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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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
Festive grants: lighting up our community spirit
This festive season, the Sunshine Coast is bursting with opportunities to connect, celebrate and make memories.
Final weeks to shape our active transport future
Love to walk, ride, or explore? You now have extra time to help shape the region’s active transport network, with community consultation extended until 5 December 2025.
It’s time for music, food, fun and relaxation
Get involved in a variety of events during Disability Action Week 2025 from 23 to 30 November.
Fred Murray office space available for lease
The Fred Murray building in Nambour will be available for lease from early 2026, offering two levels of office space as part of a major town centre revitalisation. Sunshine Coast Council is seeking tenders from businesses to help shape the next chapter of Nambour’s CBD.
Future-proof our coastline – share your ideas
Sunshine Coast Council is taking action to protect our coastline and community from the impacts of coastal hazards and climate change – and you’re invited to be involved.
Festive grants: lighting up our community spirit
This festive season, the Sunshine Coast is bursting with opportunities to connect, celebrate and make memories.
Final weeks to shape our active transport future
Love to walk, ride, or explore? You now have extra time to help shape the region’s active transport network, with community consultation extended until 5 December 2025.
It’s time for music, food, fun and relaxation
Get involved in a variety of events during Disability Action Week 2025 from 23 to 30 November.
Fred Murray office space available for lease
The Fred Murray building in Nambour will be available for lease from early 2026, offering two levels of office space as part of a major town centre revitalisation. Sunshine Coast Council is seeking tenders from businesses to help shape the next chapter of Nambour’s CBD.
Future-proof our coastline – share your ideas
Sunshine Coast Council is taking action to protect our coastline and community from the impacts of coastal hazards and climate change – and you’re invited to be involved.