MEDIA RELEASE | NEW GENERAL MANAGER ANNOUNCED

Published on 07 November 2025

MEDIA RELEASE(PDF, 55KB) |WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL

  NEW GENERAL MANAGER ANNOUNCED FOR WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL

Weddin Shire Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Matthew Sykes as the new General Manager.

Mr Sykes was selected from a strong field of applicants and comes to Council with 32 years experience in Local Government, with over 11 years at the executive level including roles as Director Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer and Acting General Manager.

His extensive qualifications, skill set and experience throughout his career have seen him achieve environmental, economic, social and civic results; Council believes Mr Sykes will be a good fit for our community with his measured and personable approach.

Mr Sykes will be commencing duties in mid-January 2026 and I will be arranging many community introductions in order for him to acquaint himself with the vibrant nature of this Shire, as well as assessing the challenges and opportunities for our community.

Mr Sykes is very keen to get to know our community, so please join me and my fellow Councillors in welcoming him and his family to our Shire. 

Welcome to Weddin

Paul Best

MAYOR

07 November 2025

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For further information, please contact:

Weddin Shire Council | (02) 6343 1212 | mail@weddin.nsw.gov.au