Mid-Western Regional Council facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mid-Western RegionalNew South Wales |
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Location in New South Wales
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| • Density | 2.75564/km2 (7.1371/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 26 May 2004 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 8,737 km2 (3,373.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Mayor | Des Kennedy (Unaligned) | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | Mudgee | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Central West | ||||||||||||||
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| Website | Mid-Western Regional | ||||||||||||||
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The Mid-Western Regional Council is a local government area in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. A local government area is like a special zone managed by a local council. This area is found next to the Castlereagh Highway, which runs through its middle.
The Mid-Western Regional Council was officially created on 26 May 2004. It was formed by combining the entire former Mudgee Shire Council with parts of the old Merriwa and Rylstone Shires. It also includes the area of the historic Wyaldra Shire, which was dissolved even earlier. A historic building in Gulgong, built in 1910, used to be the main office for the former Wyaldra Shire.
The main leader of the Mid-Western Regional Council is the mayor, Cr. Des Kennedy. He is an independent politician, meaning he doesn't belong to a specific political party.
What Towns and Villages are in the Region?
The largest town and the main office for the council is Mudgee. The region also includes other towns like Gulgong, Rylstone, and Kandos.
You'll also find smaller villages such as Bylong and Ilford. Some other areas are called Aarons Pass and Bombira. Most of the Mid-Western Regional Council area is used for farming. There's also a lot of coal mining. The region is home to several towns with interesting histories.
How Does the Council Work?
The Mid-Western Regional Council is made up of nine councillors. These councillors are chosen by people voting in the area. All nine councillors are elected together for a set term of four years.
The mayor is then chosen by these nine councillors at their very first meeting. The most recent election for the council was held on 10 September 2016. All nine councillors elected were independent or not linked to any major political party.
