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 – healthy, smart, creative.
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Planning and projects
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Rates payment options
Council offers many convenient ways to pay your rates, including online.
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Councillor portfolios
Portfolios reflect areas of strategic importance to council and the people of the Sunshine Coast.
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Contact council
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Council meetings
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Mayor and councillors
Councillors represent their community to ensure the good rule and governance of their electoral area
Careers
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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
View public notices issued by Sunshine Coast Council.
Latest news
How you can get involved: National Reconciliation Week
Opportunities abound for Sunshine Coast locals to connect with community, culture and Country during National Reconciliation Week (May 27 to June 3).
Secure the fun at a fenced playground
Imagine a place where your children can play freely, explore their creativity and make new friends, all while you enjoy peace of mind.
Volunteer opportunities during National Volunteers Week 2025
Join National Volunteers Week from May 19-25 and help strengthen our community by becoming a volunteer. Discover various opportunities to connect and contribute through Sunshine Coast Council volunteer programs.
Councils partner to deliver quality animal care
Sunshine Coast Council will take over the responsibility of lost pets right across the region, with the closure of Noosa Council’s pound service.
How our seafood is soaring to new heights
From succulent prawns to spanner crabs, the Sunshine Coast is making waves in the global seafood market with an exciting trade mission.
How you can get involved: National Reconciliation Week
Opportunities abound for Sunshine Coast locals to connect with community, culture and Country during National Reconciliation Week (May 27 to June 3).
Secure the fun at a fenced playground
Imagine a place where your children can play freely, explore their creativity and make new friends, all while you enjoy peace of mind.
Volunteer opportunities during National Volunteers Week 2025
Join National Volunteers Week from May 19-25 and help strengthen our community by becoming a volunteer. Discover various opportunities to connect and contribute through Sunshine Coast Council volunteer programs.
Councils partner to deliver quality animal care
Sunshine Coast Council will take over the responsibility of lost pets right across the region, with the closure of Noosa Council’s pound service.
How our seafood is soaring to new heights
From succulent prawns to spanner crabs, the Sunshine Coast is making waves in the global seafood market with an exciting trade mission.