The mayor of the Tweed will be decided tonight.
The mayor of the Tweed will be decided tonight.

Barry Longland returned as mayor of Tweed Shire Council

Updated report, September 20: Barry Longland won the support of fellow councillors at last night's council meeting and will continue as Tweed Shire Council mayor. The role was also contested by Warren Polglase. Cr Longland won the vote four to three.

Michael Armstrong will also continue in the role as deputy. For a full report on last night's council meeting, check back here later this morning. The role was also contested Phil Youngblutt. Cr Armstrong won the vote four to three.

Check Saturday's Daily News for the full report.

Initial report, September 19: YOU can follow journalist Sue Gardiner as she Tweets live from tonight's council meeting to this page, or you can follow her on Twitter.

First item on tonight's agenda is the election of the mayor. Sue will be announcing the result as soon as it is decided.

The council meeting begins at 4.45pm. Follow us on Twitter, at My Daily News, or follow the story below:



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