Glamorgan–Spring Bay Council is a

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body in

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, situated on the central east coast of the state. Glamorgan–Spring Bay is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 4,528, the major towns of the region include Bicheno, Orford and

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with Triabunna the principal town. The list of Mayors and deputy-mayors can be found at List of mayors of Glamorgan–Spring Bay Council

History and attributes

Glamorgan–Spring Bay was established on 2 April 1993 after the amalgamation of the Municipality of Glamorgan and Municipality of Spring Bay. The council derives its name from the region of

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. Glamorgan–Spring Bay is classified as rural, agricultural and medium (RAM) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments. The

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and Freycinet national parks are contained in the region.

Council

Current composition

Election results

2022

Suburbs

Not in above list

* Douglas River *

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* Nugent *

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* Tooms Lake * Woodsdale

Notes

References

External links

Glamorgan–Spring Bay Council official website

Local Government Association Tasmania

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