Councillor Richard Higgins
Ward: Chirnside
More information about this councillor
Contact information
Correspondence address:
Yarra Ranges Shire Council
P.O. Box 105
Anderson Street
Lilydale
VIC 3140
Bus. phone: 9733 4497
Email: CrRichardHiggins@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
Mobile: 0429 151 489
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Committee appointments
Term of Office
- 14/11/2020 -
Appointments to outside bodies
- Disability Advisory Committee
- Eastern Transport Coalition (Substitute)
- Metropolitan Education Traffic Centre Board
- Yarra Ranges Regional Museum Trust
Additional Information
Chirnside Ward includes: Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark (part), Wonga Park (part) and Yering (part).
Cr Richard Higgins has lived in the area for close to 25 years.
As a member of the local police force and through participation in local sporting clubs, Richard has developed a passion for community health, wellbeing and safety.
Richard believes it is important for people to have a sense of belonging as well as opportunities to get off the couch and be active in their community.
Richard also sees his role on Council as an opportunity to increase liveable space for the community through partnerships and sensible changes within his ward.
Elections
First elected: 2008
Re-elected: 2016, 2020
Mayor: 2019–2020
View the 2020 election results for Chirnside Ward