Council elect Heslin for mayor

FIRST-time Southern Grampians Shire councillor, Dennis Heslin of Penshurst was thrilled to be elected unopposed as mayor for a one-year term at Wednesday night’s statutory meeting. “I’ll enjoy the challenges,” Cr Heslin said. He wished to thank the community who felt he was worthy of being in this position and said he was confident he would rise to the responsibility. Photo: GLENN GUY.

By Felicity Handreck

November 22, 2024 | 7:00 PM

ON Wednesday, November 20 at 5.30pm a statutory meeting which lasted less than 20 minutes was held to elect the new Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) mayor.

Councillor Helen Henry moved the recommendation that the mayor should be appointed for a one-year term which Cr Jayne Manning seconded.