Cr Tony Phelps is an active member of our community. He and his wife Rochelle raised their three boys in Winchelsea.
A former IT Manager working in local government in England, financial services in Vanuatu and public libraries in Melbourne, Cr Phelps has a deep commitment to public service. He has served as a member of Kiwanis and Lions clubs in a variety of positions, on the Winchelsea Community House committee, is part of the Winchelsea Star volunteer team and an active volunteer firefighter with Wurdale CFA Brigade.
He was instrumental in the 2023 Winchelsea Community Action Plan to identify the town’s priorities and an active campaigner for the reopening of the school’s Leisure Time Centre (sports hall). Tony has previously helped with the processing and organisation of council, state and federal elections over many years and is a passionate believer in democracy. He holds an engineering degree from Liverpool University and an MBA from Latrobe University.
Cr Phelps has a particular focus on community connection, as our society adapts to an internet-powered world and mental health takes centre stage as a result. Community connection takes many forms, and he believes that how our towns and villages develop is a key related aspect, as is making sure what we already have is well looked after.
Travelling, DIY, lifelong learning and gardening keep him motivated and engaged – just don’t ask which is a weed and which isn’t!