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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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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
Business expo sparks inspiration and connection
Entrepreneurs, small businesses, government teams and industry leaders gathered at Sunshine Coast’s premium Business Expo for an afternoon of bold ideas, practical support and powerful connections.
Wheel good fun: best learn to ride parks
Learning to ride a bike or scooter is a milestone moment for kids. Luckily, the Sunshine Coast is home to a fantastic range of family-friendly parks designed to help little riders build confidence and master their wheels in a safe and fun environment.
‘Little badge, big impact’: Legacy needs our support
A badge might seem like a small gesture but during Legacy Week, it becomes a symbol of something much greater: the promise to stand beside the families of those who’ve served our country.
‘Every action matters’: Target on invasive animals, weeds
Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed two major biosecurity programs to protect our region’s environment, lifestyle and economy.
What community wants most from dog-friendly spaces
Council is comprehensively reviewing the 2,530 submissions received during the Dog Exercise Area Regional Plan consultation earlier this year. The feedback will help identify opportunities for improvements to the draft Plan before being presented to Council.
Business expo sparks inspiration and connection
Entrepreneurs, small businesses, government teams and industry leaders gathered at Sunshine Coast’s premium Business Expo for an afternoon of bold ideas, practical support and powerful connections.
Wheel good fun: best learn to ride parks
Learning to ride a bike or scooter is a milestone moment for kids. Luckily, the Sunshine Coast is home to a fantastic range of family-friendly parks designed to help little riders build confidence and master their wheels in a safe and fun environment.
‘Little badge, big impact’: Legacy needs our support
A badge might seem like a small gesture but during Legacy Week, it becomes a symbol of something much greater: the promise to stand beside the families of those who’ve served our country.
‘Every action matters’: Target on invasive animals, weeds
Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed two major biosecurity programs to protect our region’s environment, lifestyle and economy.
What community wants most from dog-friendly spaces
Council is comprehensively reviewing the 2,530 submissions received during the Dog Exercise Area Regional Plan consultation earlier this year. The feedback will help identify opportunities for improvements to the draft Plan before being presented to Council.