Greater Shepparton’s newest councillor, Ben Ladson, takes oath of office

Cr Ladson’s election brings Greater Shepparton City Council to the full nine-strong contingent for the first time since Rob Priestly took a leave of absence in January 2021 to run for the Federal Election.

It is Cr Ladson’s first time serving as a councillor and he told the News on Monday his agenda included keeping rates at a “low or conservative” level, and pushing some issues that were not necessarily council’s direct responsibility, such as the bypass.

Cr Ladson is a teacher and owns local business Gamer’s Resort.