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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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.
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Latest news
Finding home through celebration, stories and Country
Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards winner Kerry Neill celebrates First Nations culture, storytelling and connection to Country in our Sunshine Coast Biosphere through TribalLink and Hope Dreaming Centre.
Award recognises more inclusive Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Council's Shine a Light on Racism campaign has been recognised with the Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award for its leadership in promoting inclusion, challenging racism and helping create a more welcoming community across the region.
Sold-Out IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast for 2026
Athletes from home and abroad are preparing to hit the course at a sold-out IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast this Sunday 13 September 2026.
Many cultures, many stories, one Sunshine Coast community
Celebrate culture, connection and belonging at the free Welcoming Week Community Picnic at Cotton Tree Park on 20 September, featuring food, music, storytelling and activities for all ages and backgrounds.
Young artists invited to find inspiration in the wild
Entries are open for the Wild HeART Student Art Prize
Finding home through celebration, stories and Country
Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards winner Kerry Neill celebrates First Nations culture, storytelling and connection to Country in our Sunshine Coast Biosphere through TribalLink and Hope Dreaming Centre.
Award recognises more inclusive Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Council's Shine a Light on Racism campaign has been recognised with the Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award for its leadership in promoting inclusion, challenging racism and helping create a more welcoming community across the region.
Sold-Out IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast for 2026
Athletes from home and abroad are preparing to hit the course at a sold-out IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast this Sunday 13 September 2026.
Many cultures, many stories, one Sunshine Coast community
Celebrate culture, connection and belonging at the free Welcoming Week Community Picnic at Cotton Tree Park on 20 September, featuring food, music, storytelling and activities for all ages and backgrounds.
Young artists invited to find inspiration in the wild
Entries are open for the Wild HeART Student Art Prize