How to Vote?
The next local government elections will be held on Saturday, 8 September 2012.
At this upcoming election, only 9 Councillors are being elected as against the current 12, as a reduction in number was approved at a referendum conducted at the September 2008 election. The Mayor is elected by popular vote.
Good for Manly is running six independent candidates for Council, including Candy Bingham for Mayor
Click here to see our team.
At this upcoming election, only 9 Councillors are being elected as against the current 12, as a reduction in number was approved at a referendum conducted at the September 2008 election. The Mayor is elected by popular vote.
Good for Manly is running six independent candidates for Council, including Candy Bingham for Mayor
Click here to see our team.
Important Dates
30 July 2012 The electoral roll closes. Business owners who wish to be included on the roll need to complete and send the form below Manly Council.
27 August 2012 Pre-poll voting starts
3 September 2012 Postal Vote Applications close (5.00pm)
7 September 2012 Pre-poll voting closes (6.00pm)
8 September 2012 Election Day
10 September 2012 Return of Postal Votes closes (6.00pm)
27 August 2012 Pre-poll voting starts
3 September 2012 Postal Vote Applications close (5.00pm)
7 September 2012 Pre-poll voting closes (6.00pm)
8 September 2012 Election Day
10 September 2012 Return of Postal Votes closes (6.00pm)
Business Owners & Non-Resident Property Owners
If you run a business or own non-residential property you need to register for the electoral roll, every election. Simply complete the form below and lodge with Manly Council before 30 July.
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Pre-Polling
PRE-POLL VENUE FOR MANLY COUNCIL: Monday 27th August – Friday 7th September.
Pre-poll Voting will be held in Manly at the former Early Childhood Centre, at 1 Pittwater Road Manly (Cnr Raglan Street, opposite the Tennis Courts)
Monday 27/8 - Fri 31/8 8.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday 1/9 9.00am - 12.00pm
Monday 3/9 - Thursday 6/9 8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday 7/9 8.30am - 6.00pm
Pre-poll Voting will be held in Manly at the former Early Childhood Centre, at 1 Pittwater Road Manly (Cnr Raglan Street, opposite the Tennis Courts)
Monday 27/8 - Fri 31/8 8.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday 1/9 9.00am - 12.00pm
Monday 3/9 - Thursday 6/9 8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday 7/9 8.30am - 6.00pm
Good For Manly - How to Vote Form
As only 8 Councillors (not 11 as previously) plus the Mayor will be elected this time, your vote can truly make a difference as to who will represent you on Council.
We invite you to download our "How To Vote" form it you agree that it's time for a change.
We invite you to download our "How To Vote" form it you agree that it's time for a change.
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Postal Votes
There are two ways you can apply to be a postal voter:
At the time of an election, application forms for postal votes will be available from votensw.info, or through the NSWEC Election Enquiries Centre.
If you need to vote by post, be sure to have your application in early so that voting material can be sent to you before election day.
- by completing an online application or
- by completing a form, and returning it to the NSW Electoral Commission NSWEC.
At the time of an election, application forms for postal votes will be available from votensw.info, or through the NSWEC Election Enquiries Centre.
If you need to vote by post, be sure to have your application in early so that voting material can be sent to you before election day.
Where are the Polling Booths for Manly's Local Government Area?
POLLING PLACES IN MANLY:
Saturday 8th September – 8am – 6pm
• All Saints Church Hall 18 Boyle Street Balgowlah NSW 2093
• Balgowlah Boys Campus
Northern Beaches Secondary School Maretimo Street Balgowlah NSW 2093
• Balgowlah Heights Public School Lewis Street Balgowlah Heights NSW 2093
• Balgowlah Nth Public School 10 Manning Street North Balgowlah NSW 2093
• Manly Hospital Darley Road Manly NSW 2095
• Manly Village public School Darley Road Manly NSW 2095
• Manly West Public School Boyle Street Balgowlah NSW 2093
• Queenscliff SLSC North Steyne Manly NSW 2095
• Seaforth Public School Kempbridge Avenue, Seaforth NSW 2092
• St Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Hall Whistler Street, Manly NSW 2095
• William St Studios 3 William St Fairlight NSW 2094
Saturday 8th September – 8am – 6pm
• All Saints Church Hall 18 Boyle Street Balgowlah NSW 2093
• Balgowlah Boys Campus
Northern Beaches Secondary School Maretimo Street Balgowlah NSW 2093
• Balgowlah Heights Public School Lewis Street Balgowlah Heights NSW 2093
• Balgowlah Nth Public School 10 Manning Street North Balgowlah NSW 2093
• Manly Hospital Darley Road Manly NSW 2095
• Manly Village public School Darley Road Manly NSW 2095
• Manly West Public School Boyle Street Balgowlah NSW 2093
• Queenscliff SLSC North Steyne Manly NSW 2095
• Seaforth Public School Kempbridge Avenue, Seaforth NSW 2092
• St Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Hall Whistler Street, Manly NSW 2095
• William St Studios 3 William St Fairlight NSW 2094
