Derwent Valley Council is a local government body situated in southern-central Tasmania, west of Hobart. Derwent Valley is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 10,290, it includes the localities of Bushy Park, Maydena and Strathgordon, with New Norfolk the major, principal town.
History and attributes Derwent Valley was established on 2 April 1994, it was previously known as the New Norfolk Municipal Council. Derwent Valley is classified as rural, agricultural and large (RAL) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.
The Tarn Shelf within Mount Field National Park is located within the region and is an area of significant botanic interest.
Council Current composition The current logo replaced an older logo that depicted an oast house (a kiln for drying hops), trees and a roll of paper which are representative of major industries in the municipality.
The current Council was elected in 2022:
Name Position Party affiliation Michelle Dracoulis Mayor/Councillor Independent Labor Luke Browning Deputy Mayor/Councillor Independent Jessica Cosgrove Councillor Independent Justin Derksen Councillor Independent Liberal Matt Hill Councillor Independent Peter Binny Councillor Independent Liberal Phillip Bingley Councillor Independent Sara Lowe Councillor Independent
2022 election results
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See also List of local government areas of Tasmania
References
External links Derwent Valley Council official website Local Government Association Tasmania Tasmanian Electoral Commission - local government