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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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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
Region’s first Citizens’ Panel ready to guide future
Sunshine Coast Council has launched its first Citizens’ Panel, bringing together 53 diverse residents to help guide regional decisions.
Adventure: Maleny Boardwalk – Platypus Walk
Picture this… A lovely 1km timber boardwalk, alongside Obi Obi Creek, leading you through a stunning subtropical rainforest with many viewing platforms to behold a number of enchanting creatures, including platypuses and turtles. What are you waiting for?!
How we are helping make the invisible visible
Sunshine Coast Council joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network to support people with non-visible disabilities like autism, anxiety, and chronic pain. Learn how this initiative promotes accessibility and inclusion across community venues.
Act now to build a future-ready Sunshine Coast
Whether you support the proposed planning scheme or have concerns, we want to hear from you. Now is the time to make a submission and help shape the future of the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast Spring school holiday fun guide
Spring into adventure with Sunshine Coast Council’s latest school holiday guide. Packed with free and low-cost activities, creative workshops and wildlife encounters for kids of all ages.
Region’s first Citizens’ Panel ready to guide future
Sunshine Coast Council has launched its first Citizens’ Panel, bringing together 53 diverse residents to help guide regional decisions.
Adventure: Maleny Boardwalk – Platypus Walk
Picture this… A lovely 1km timber boardwalk, alongside Obi Obi Creek, leading you through a stunning subtropical rainforest with many viewing platforms to behold a number of enchanting creatures, including platypuses and turtles. What are you waiting for?!
How we are helping make the invisible visible
Sunshine Coast Council joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network to support people with non-visible disabilities like autism, anxiety, and chronic pain. Learn how this initiative promotes accessibility and inclusion across community venues.
Act now to build a future-ready Sunshine Coast
Whether you support the proposed planning scheme or have concerns, we want to hear from you. Now is the time to make a submission and help shape the future of the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast Spring school holiday fun guide
Spring into adventure with Sunshine Coast Council’s latest school holiday guide. Packed with free and low-cost activities, creative workshops and wildlife encounters for kids of all ages.