Election information messages have started to appear in newspapers and on radio and digital media across the state and will run until election day.

Walcha Mayor Janelle Archdale and deputy Mayor Scott Schmutter will not be standing, and longtime councillors Maria Woods and Robert Thomson have declared they are also retiring from public service.

Former mayor Bill Heazlett will run for council again, as will former deputy mayor Kevin Ferrier and councillor Clint Lyon while Lloyd Levingston is undecided.

Two definite candidates have thrown their hat into the ring. Both Barry Spry and Jen Kealey will run while Peter Blomfield is hinting, but refusing to commit at this stage.

Both Spry and Kealey were instrumental in the success of the Save Walcha Council group’s fight against the amalgamation of Walcha Council.

“To me sitting on council is no different to being president of the school P&C committee,” said Ms Kealey.

“To have a healthy community everyone should contribute and the time is right for me to take my turn in the local public service.”

Bill Heazlett said he encourages any individual that is interested in being on council to give it a go.

“All people have distinct attributes and these all contribute to making council decisions fair and just,” he said.

Acting NSW Electoral Commissioner, Linda Franklin said it was important community members ensured they were enrolled to vote in the upcoming council election.

“The first phase of the campaign urges voters to check and update their enrollment details, or enroll for the first time,” she said.

“The second phase will carry important information about pre-polling and postal voting arrangements.

“The third phase will provide information about where and how to vote on election day.”

Ms Franklin said there would be a call for nominations from community members who were hopeful of obtaining a seat as a councillor, or a mayor.

“The first message, calling for nominations, began appearing last week,” she said.

Nominations for councillors and mayor positions will open on Monday August 1.

Candidates will have until midday on Wednesday, August 10 to nominate for the election.