LODDON Shire Mayor and Pyramid Hill local Cheryl McKinnon will not contest next month's council election.

Cr McKinnon said last week she felt unable to commit to another term, but would miss her council role and the opportunity to work with other councillors to serve the community.

"I've given it 100 per cent for eight years and I don't know that I could give it 100 per cent for another four as ...