Cr Deirdre Diamante has lived in Manningham for more than 40 years and recognises the importance of sustainable economic and environmental decision making that enhances the long term liveability of Manningham.

Cr Diamante believes in growing opportunities for local businesses and efficient spending of our rates on services and infrastructure that better connects the local community, suburbs and streets. She is an advocate for equal opportunity and diversity, for programs that support our elderly residents and for greater state and federal government funding support for Manningham’s charities.

Cr Diamante has three school-aged children, is a business owner, a school council representative, Board Director of the Manningham Bendigo Bank Community Branch and an active member of the Manningham Business Excellence Awards.

Committees and working groups

Find out which committees Cr Deirdre Diamante is appointed to.

The Local Government Act 2020 and the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020, regulates conduct of council elections. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) manages the process.

If you’ve got any questions about the electoral process, you can contact the election office on 8619 1140.

Manningham ward structure

Manningham has 9 wards with a councillor in each. The wards are:

• Bolin
• Currawong
• Manna
• Ruffey
• Schramm
• Tullamore
• Waldau
• Westerfolds
• Yarra.

Election period policy

The Local Government Act 2020 requires an Election Period Policy that gives councillors and officers guidance. The policy deals with the period leading up to, and during the election period.

For more information, you can view our policy.