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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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.
Find current tenders and opportunities
Learn where to find Council tenders and upcoming business opportunities.
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
Some don’t Give a Sheet® but you can
It's time to donate your unwanted towels, sheets and household linen so they can go on to have another life.
Get ready at work
Get Ready@Work 2026 is helping workplaces prepare for severe weather and emergencies. Running until 27 November, the campaign encourages staff to take practical steps using a simple preparedness checklist. Small actions today can strengthen workplace resilience, reduce disruption and support faster recovery when severe weather strikes.
Elevated experience as picturesque pathway opens
A long-awaited missing link in the Sunshine Coast's iconic Coastal Pathway network is now complete, with the opening of the new elevated boardwalk marking the final milestone in the Alexandra Headland Coastal Pathway Upgrade.
2027 call for creatives: Horizon and Wearable Art
From bold artistic ideas to wearable masterpieces, two of the Sunshine Coast's signature cultural events are inviting creatives to be part of their 2027 programs.
Historic cemeteries enter next chapter
With Mooloolah and Mapleton Cemeteries approaching capacity, existing burial reservations and rights will continue to be honoured, ash interments will remain available, and both cemeteries will stay open to visitors as valued places of remembrance and reflection.
Some don’t Give a Sheet® but you can
It's time to donate your unwanted towels, sheets and household linen so they can go on to have another life.
Get ready at work
Get Ready@Work 2026 is helping workplaces prepare for severe weather and emergencies. Running until 27 November, the campaign encourages staff to take practical steps using a simple preparedness checklist. Small actions today can strengthen workplace resilience, reduce disruption and support faster recovery when severe weather strikes.
Elevated experience as picturesque pathway opens
A long-awaited missing link in the Sunshine Coast's iconic Coastal Pathway network is now complete, with the opening of the new elevated boardwalk marking the final milestone in the Alexandra Headland Coastal Pathway Upgrade.
2027 call for creatives: Horizon and Wearable Art
From bold artistic ideas to wearable masterpieces, two of the Sunshine Coast's signature cultural events are inviting creatives to be part of their 2027 programs.
Historic cemeteries enter next chapter
With Mooloolah and Mapleton Cemeteries approaching capacity, existing burial reservations and rights will continue to be honoured, ash interments will remain available, and both cemeteries will stay open to visitors as valued places of remembrance and reflection.
