There are moves in both communities to have the name of the council changed.

Dubbo Business Chamber of Commerce president Matt Wright said ensuring the stability of rates and economic growth were the key. However he admitted there was change in the air

"Watch this space. I think the Deputy Premier's office [Troy Grant] will have something to say about this which will be really positive," he said.

Mr Wright said the name didn't fit with the geography of both areas and the Chamber was prepared to enter the debate.

"We haven't taken an official position on it as such, there are some concerns Western Plains doesn't necessarily represent Dubbo or Wellington," he said.

Wellington's stand-alone chairman Gary Francis, who said many in the community haven't given up hope of the merger being overturned, believed engaging the youth was a direction the debate could go in.

"I would like to see our next generation involved in coming up with new and creative names. They are the future. We should leave it to them to help us set up where we go."

"There are still pokers in the fire with legal challenges, and the ramifications of these are still to be seen."

The Deputy Premier and Dubbo MP said there was plenty of time to make changes and even rename the council.

"There are many suggestions including the old Macquarie council," he said recently.

Orana Real Estate Institute acting chairman Bob Berry said the loss of Dubbo's name in the council title was hurting the city.

But Mr Wright said those who are vocal should put their best names forward. He aired concerns about the varying state of the two economies and how it was identified by those outside of the two communities.

"Especially when we talk about population growth and median house prices and changes to those sorts of figures, obviously Dubbo has very different figures, different industries and economic conditions to that of Wellington and the fear is if that's reported, the figures might not reflect the true indication of Dubbo or Wellington and this has brought an outburst from a few smaller groups," he said.

Western Plains Regional Council administrator Michael Kneipp said the complicated business of putting together the structure of the council was progressing well.

Mr Kneipp said it is important that the new Western Plains Regional Council put in place the structures that enable the organisation to operate effectively to meet the needs of the whole council area and that included community engagement on things like the changing of the name.

"Council's charter is to manage the provision of services and ensure due consultation with communities across the Western Plains Regional Council area," Mr Kneipp said.

"Over the coming months new structures including local representation on council committees will be confirmed. Where community representatives are required, public expressions of interest will be called and I encourage anyone with an interest in council matters to consider becoming involved.

"My objective is to establish Western Plains Regional Council as a financially strong council with the proper structures in place to ensure the council continues to deliver consistent, high quality services.

"Part of this is ensuring residents, ratepayers, business owners and the general public are well informed and have the opportunity to participate in council's decision making."