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Meet your new Council

The City of Ballarat Council is made up of a dynamic group of people, led by Mayor Cr Daniel Moloney. Two new Councillors, Cr Tracey Hargreaves and Cr Peter Eddy, have been elected to the City of Ballarat Council. Our new Council will represent Ballarat for four years. Discover more about your Councillors. Upcoming Ordinary Council Meetings will be held on 24 March, 28 April and 26 May. Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates. Vi...

Councillor Expenses

Councillor reimbursements In addition to the payment of an allowance, the Local Government Act 1989 requires that the Mayor and Councillors be reimbursed for expenses, including travel, conference and training, telephone and ICT. The following tables of expenses is provided in accordance with the Local Government (Planning and Reporting) Regulations 2014 and the Councillor Expenses Entitlement Policy. Trave...

Councillors

Ballarat is represented by 9 Councillors who are elected for a four-year term.

Our Mayor is Cr Daniel Moloney and our Deputy Mayor is Cr Amy Johnson. Both were appointed by Council at a special meeting on 11 November 2020.

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Councillors

Making an impact: City of Ballarat Youth Councillors Brayden Crutchfield and Mana Florentine.

Youth Council builds a brighter future

The City of Ballarat Council is part of our everyday life. It is involved in many aspects of our city. But did you know there is another Council in Ballarat? The City of Ballarat has a Youth Council, which is working to enhance opportunities and outcomes for Ballarat’s youth.

Council documents available

Overseas and interstate travel Read the register of overseas and interstate travel taken by any councillors or member of staff in the last 12 months. Agendas and minutes Contact the Governance team for a copy of agendas and minutes. Contact us on governance@ballarat.vic.gov.au or 5320 5875. Committee minutes and agendas You can find committee minutes and agendas on our Committees page. Delegat...

Youth Council Program

Cr Tracey Hargreaves

How do I get in touch? Send an email to TraceyHargreaves@ballarat.vic.gov.au Call 0437784384 About Councillor Hargreaves Tracey Hargreaves is a South Ward Councillor (since 2020) and is a passionate small business owner focused on building collaborative relationships between Council and the community. Cr Hargreaves has over 13 years of experience teaching at the Secondary level, with her most recent position held at t...

How do I get in touch? Send an email to deshudson@ballarat.vic.gov.au Call 0409 865 093 About Councillor Hudson Des Hudson is a South Ward Councillor (since 2002) and is focused on community safety and wellbeing, working to implement measures that will enhance the quality of life for all Ballarat residents. Cr Hudson supports managed growth and development and has a long-term vision for Ballarat which aims to att...

How do I get in touch? Send an email to markharris@ballarat.vic.gov.au Call 0409 930 928 About Councillor Harris Mark Harris is a Central Ward Councillor (2008-2012, and since 2016) and holds a strong belief in striving for a more compassionate and prosperous Ballarat where no one is left behind. In his role as the director of St John of God Ballarat Hospital's emergency department and throughout his work with the Roy...

How do I get in touch? Send an email to bentaylor@ballarat.vic.gov.au Call 0419 507 305 About Councillor Taylor Ben Taylor is a South Ward Councillor (since 2008) and is focused on streamlining the planning process to encourage business and job growth; while ensuring Council’s approach to growth is strategic, planned and well managed. Cr Taylor served as the 14th Mayor of the City of Ballarat in 2019 and 2020. Cr Tay...