Forbes Shire is a local government area in the central west region of New South Wales, Australia.

[3] In addition to the town of Forbes, the Shire includes the town and villages of Bedgerebong, Bundbarrah, Corradgery, Daroobalgie, Eugowra, Ooma North and Paytens Bridge and Wirrinya.

Since September 2020, the mayor of Forbes Shire Council is Cr.

Phyllis Miller and Deputy Mayor of Forbes Shire Council is Cr.

[4] Forbes Shire Council is composed of nine councillors elected proportionally as a single ward.