Elections
2023 Local Government Elections
Elections are held every two years and the next Ordinary Local Elections will be held on Saturday 21 October 2023.
There are five vacant positions, including:
- Office of the Mayor – Councillor Greg Milner
- Como Ward – Councillor Nick Warland
- Manning Ward – Councillor André Brender-A-Brandis
- Mill Point Ward – Councillor Ken Manolas
- Moresby Ward - Councillor Stephen Russell
Key dates
- Friday 25 August – you must be enrolled by 5pm on this date to be eligible to vote
- Thursday 31 August – nominations open for candidates
- Thursday 7 September – to stand as a candidate, you must have nominated by 4pm on this date
- September (date to be advised) – Postal votes will be delivered to registered voters
- Saturday 21 October – Election Day, polling closes at 6pm
Please see 2023 Election News below for regular updates
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Related documents
2023 Election News
News Listings
Local Government Ordinary Postal Election Notice
The City of South Perth is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 21 October 2023.
Have your say in the local government elections
Meet your 2023 election candidates. It’s time to have your say on who represents your views on Council.
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Local Government Ordinary Election Call for Nominations
An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 21 October 2023 in the City of South Perth.
Local government election - close of enrolments
You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 21 October 2023. Enrolments close on 25 August 2023.
Local Government Elections - information sessions for candidates
A series of information sessions will be held to give candidates an insight into the election process and nominating for Council in the 2023 Local Government Elections.
Are you enrolled to vote in the 2023 Local Government Elections?
Enrol to vote by 5pm, Friday 25 August 2023 to have a say in who represents your views on Council at the next Local Government Elections.
Extraordinary Election Results 2023
Nick Warland has been elected Como Ward Councillor, after votes were counted in today's Extraordinary Election 2023.
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Local Government Extraordinary Election Notice
The City is holding an extraordinary election by postal vote on Friday 3 March 2023 in the Como Ward.
Extraordinary election call for nominations
A local government extraordinary election will be held on Friday, 3 March 2023.
2021 City of South Perth local government election results
The City of South Perth's newly elected Council was determined on Saturday 16 October 2021.
Voting in the local government election
The City is encouraging anyone who has not posted their vote to visit the Civic Centre and place it in the ballot box to ensure it is received in time.
Local Government Ordinary Election Notice
The City of South Perth is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 16 October 2021 to fill vacancies in the offices of Councillors as listed.
Blake D’Souza elected unopposed to Manning Ward
Blake D’Souza has been elected unopposed to the Manning Ward for a 4 year term.
Get to know your 2021 election candidates
Candidate nominations are now open for the 16 October 2021 local government elections. You can view candidate information here.
Local Government Ordinary Election Call for Nominations
An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 16 October 2021 in the City of South Perth.
Local government election 2021 - close of enrolments
You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 16 October 2021. Enrolments close 5pm, Friday 27 August 2021.
Becoming a Local Government Councillor
Information session encouraging people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds to nominate for council.
Are you eligible to vote?
The next local government elections will take place on Saturday 16 October 2021. To be eligible to vote or to nominate as a candidate, you must be registered on the electoral roll by Friday 27 August 2021.
