Former independent councillor Edwina Webster has resigned from Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, citing personal reasons.

Ms Webster was first elected at the local government elections on Saturday 4 December 2021, running on Mayor Kenrick Winchester’s ticket.

Mayor Winchester thanked Ms Webster for her service to the community as a Councillor.

“Cr Webster is a dedicated advocate for our rural villages and farming families, and always a passionate Councillor, particularly around issues close to home in Bungendore, representing her community with energy,” Mayor Winchester said.

“Cr Webster will be missed as a part of Council, and we wish her well. She took a specific interest in the Molonglo Rail Trail, finding solutions for the lead contamination along the railway line in Bungendore and Captains Flat and the proposed Bungendore High School.

“As a local volunteer, Cr Webster has been championing the needs of our sporting associations in the development of the Bungendore Sports Hub and new Swimming Pool.”

Ms Webster served on various committees during her time on Council, including the Lake George Bush Fire Management Committee, the Lake George District Liaison Committee, the Lake George Emergency Management Committee, the Bungendore Floodplain Risk Management Committee, and the Mick Sherd Oval Canteen Committee.

As Ms Webster’s resignation it is within 11 months of the next election – on 14 September 2024 – Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council cannot use countback provisions to fill the vacancy. It will apply to the Minister for Local Government to not fill the vacancy and operate with 10 councillors until the election next year.