The town council's responsibilities range from the provision of clean drinking water, health services, decent housing, refuse collection and many others.

Background:
The evolution of Plumtree Town Council can be traced back from 1897 where it started operating as a railway station.

That was the period when the railway line to Bulawayo was being constructed. Like the three other railway stations between Plumtree and Bulawayo, a tree was chosen for the name of the place.

Plumtree Town mushroomed as a semi-permanent outpost of early white settlers developing into alternative rail route of supplies between South Africa, Botswana, and Bulawayo.

Increased trade and rail activity gradually transformed what was primarily a transit port into an established community that experienced population growth, tax offices, administration structures, schools and farmers' club.

The town board was under Bulilimamangwe district council until it was granted a town status in 2002, out of a decision by government to split what was then considered to be too expansive and administratively cumbersome a district: into 3 independent administrative authorities - Bulilima R.D.C; Mangwe RDC; and Plumtree Town Council.

Town Management:
The local authority has 6 elected Councillors who constitute the decision making and policy making body supported by an executive that comprises The Town Secretary and four Directors.

Councillors:

  • Council Chairman: Councillor P V Hobane (Ward 6: Hebron & Rangiore)
  • Councillor C. Nyati (Mathendele, MaDubes, MaDubes Extension & Solwezi)
  • Councillor J Tshuma (Lakeview, Mthunduluka)
  • Councillor S Ndlovu (George Silundika, Matiwaza High Density, Matiwaza Medium and Mengwe Park)
  • Councillor B. Tshuma (Dingumuzi, Old Location, MaKariba)
  • Councillor M Washaya (Plumtree Town, Industry and Plumtree Border)

Executive Management:

  • Mr D.D Luthe, Town Secretary
  • Mr R Magiga, Acting Head Engineering Department
  • Mr J Nkomo, Treasurer
  • Mr E Maphosa, Principal Administration Officer
  • Mr H Moyo, Acting Director of Housing-Housing & Community Services

Address:
Plumtree Town Council Offices
Stand 320 Central Road
Plumtree