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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
City centre enters exciting new phase
Sunshine Coast Council has moved to bring the operations of SunCentral in-house, streamlining governance arrangements and reducing duplication to deliver better value for ratepayers.
Horizon Festival delivers 10 days of bold programming
The 2026 Horizon Festival program is out now offering more than 35 events, in 13 Sunshine Coast locations, from 1–10 May.
Masterclass series ready to inspire future leaders
The 2026 Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Masterclass Series is now open, and Sunshine Coast schools are invited to submit expressions of interest for students in Years 8 to 10.
Coming soon: picturesque pathway’s new elevated experience
Discover the Sunshine Coast’s next show‑stopping upgrade — a stunning new elevated pathway at Alexandra Headland that will transform one of the region’s most beloved coastal walks.
Pedal, pump and play on our local tracks
Rollers, berms and flowing turns are drawing riders back again and again to two popular Sunshine Coast pump tracks.
City centre enters exciting new phase
Sunshine Coast Council has moved to bring the operations of SunCentral in-house, streamlining governance arrangements and reducing duplication to deliver better value for ratepayers.
Horizon Festival delivers 10 days of bold programming
The 2026 Horizon Festival program is out now offering more than 35 events, in 13 Sunshine Coast locations, from 1–10 May.
Masterclass series ready to inspire future leaders
The 2026 Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Masterclass Series is now open, and Sunshine Coast schools are invited to submit expressions of interest for students in Years 8 to 10.
Coming soon: picturesque pathway’s new elevated experience
Discover the Sunshine Coast’s next show‑stopping upgrade — a stunning new elevated pathway at Alexandra Headland that will transform one of the region’s most beloved coastal walks.
Pedal, pump and play on our local tracks
Rollers, berms and flowing turns are drawing riders back again and again to two popular Sunshine Coast pump tracks.