Councillors

Mayor and Deputy Mayor

The City of Whittlesea Council elected the Mayor and Deputy Mayor at a Council Meeting on Tuesday 19 November 2024.

Mayor

Councillor Aidan McLindon

Deputy Mayor

Councillor Daniela Zinni

Councillors and wards

The City of Whittlesea is made up of 11 wards, with one Councillor for each ward.

The following Councillors were elected in the 2024 Council elections.

Bundoora Ward

Councillor Daniela Zinni

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Epping Ward

Councillor David Lenberg

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Ganbu Gulinj Ward

Councillor Lawrie Cox

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Kirrip Ward

Councillor Aidan McLindon 

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Lalor Ward

Councillor Stevan Kozmevski 

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Mernda Ward

Councillor Jarrod Lappin 

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Mill Park Ward

Councillor Blair Colwell 

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North Ward

Councillor Christine Stow 

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Painted Hills Ward

Councillor Deb Gunn

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South Morang Ward

Councillor Martin Taylor 

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Thomastown Ward

Councillor Nic Brooks 

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Which ward do I live in?

The City of Whittlesea’s 11 wards are shown in the image below:

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Visit this interactive map on the VEC website to see which ward you are in.

Model Councillor Code of Conduct

From October 2024, all Councillors are required to observe the Model Code of Conduct. It ensures that Councillors can effectively perform their duties and functions, supporting the Council in its role to provide good governance for the benefit and wellbeing of the community.

For more information, visit the Model Councillor Code of Conduct page.

Councillor Gift Policy

The Councillor Gift Policy clearly states Council’s position in relation to offers of gifts and benefits.

The policy will give members of the community confidence that Council decisions are not influenced by gift offers and that decisions are based on impartial advice aimed at achieving the best outcomes for the community.

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Councillor Gift Policy(PDF, 251KB)

Councillor Expense and Support Policy

The Councillor Expense and Support Policy supports Councillors and members of delegated committees to perform their role, as defined under the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic), by ensuring that expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their role are reimbursed.

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Councillor Expense and Support Policy(PDF, 1MB)