Council
The Mayor and Councillors work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and staff delivering a range of plans and strategies guiding the delivery of major projects across the region, and council’s capital works program. Council remains committed to its vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving.
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Planning and projects
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Council offers many convenient ways to pay your rates, including online.
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Councillor portfolios
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Council meetings
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Mayor and councillors
Councillors represent their community to ensure the good rule and governance of their electoral area
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Planning and projects
Explore Council's planning documents and follow the progress of our regional and local projects.
Tenders
Details of current and awarded tenders with council and contracts that are now closed.
Budget, financial and annual reports
Copies of council's budget documents, financial reports and annual reports from 2014/15 onward.
Organisation and governance
Council's governance framework is a set of systems to help council meet its goal of great governance.
Local laws
Council administers a range of local laws including parking, keeping animals, bathing reserves and dog off-leash areas.
Public Notices
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Latest news
MadeSC Residencies: National call out for artists
Artists nationwide are being offered the luxury of time, space and support via three unique Sunshine Coast residencies.
Discover the magic of bats under the stars
Get your wings ready and prepare to soar into a night of fun, education and adventure as the beloved Australasian Bat Night returns for its 11th year!
Horizon Festival welcomes internationally acclaimed arts lead
The Sunshine Coast’s flagship arts event, Horizon Festival, is set to enter a bold new chapter with the appointment of internationally acclaimed arts leader Bec Martin as Festival Lead for 2026.
Young voices shape Sunshine Coast’s future plan
More than 1,000 young people across the Sunshine Coast have already played a role in shaping our future and now it’s time to check back in.
Big events bring big dollars for local economy
From triathlons and surf competitions to music festivals and culinary showcases, major events on the Sunshine Coast are generating significant economic returns by attracting visitors and offering an exciting calendar of experiences for our residents.
MadeSC Residencies: National call out for artists
Artists nationwide are being offered the luxury of time, space and support via three unique Sunshine Coast residencies.
Discover the magic of bats under the stars
Get your wings ready and prepare to soar into a night of fun, education and adventure as the beloved Australasian Bat Night returns for its 11th year!
Horizon Festival welcomes internationally acclaimed arts lead
The Sunshine Coast’s flagship arts event, Horizon Festival, is set to enter a bold new chapter with the appointment of internationally acclaimed arts leader Bec Martin as Festival Lead for 2026.
Young voices shape Sunshine Coast’s future plan
More than 1,000 young people across the Sunshine Coast have already played a role in shaping our future and now it’s time to check back in.
Big events bring big dollars for local economy
From triathlons and surf competitions to music festivals and culinary showcases, major events on the Sunshine Coast are generating significant economic returns by attracting visitors and offering an exciting calendar of experiences for our residents.