Council confirmed the previous minutes and adopted its 2026/27 delivery program, operational plan, budget, rates, fees and charges, alongside several planning proposals, policy updates and infrastructure and procurement decisions.
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Ballina Shire Council backed finalisation of 305 The Coast Road, Skennars Head, and gave in-principle support to a separate education proposal at 450 North Creek Road.
Bega Valley Shire Council rejected the exhibited Merimbula CBD traffic trial at Monday’s meeting and backed a revised plan for Market Street, Beach Street and Sapphire Coast Drive.
The Hobart Workshop Committee approved Allbrook Close for a new road at 512 Nelson Road, with McQuitty and Shield listed as back-up names if the choice is not supported.
A petition asking for playground upgrades in Palmwoods was tabled at Sunshine Coast Council’s 18 June ordinary meeting in Maroochydore and referred to the chief executive officer.
Georges River Local Planning Panel granted consent for 18 and 18A Letitia Street, Oatley, and amended the infrastructure contribution after officers said it had been incorrectly calculated.
Redland City Council referred a Mount Cotton petition for a concrete footpath at the Sunrise Court easement to the chief executive officer after a 9-0 vote.
Inner West Council endorsed a proposal to amend Clause 6.9 Design Excellence in the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022 at its 16 June meeting, sending the change to the minister for a Gateway Determination.
Ku-ring-gai Council has approved a publicly accessible AED program across council facilities and increased the capital project cost to $334,100 in 2026/27, with annual operating costs of $80,730.
Council adopted the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan, including the Long-Term Financial Plan, Workforce Management Strategy, Fees and Charges and Strategic Asset Management Plan, together with revised waste charges, ordinary rates, interest on overdue rates, and councillor/mayoral fees.
Sets the council budget, rates and many service charges for the coming financial year.
Council approved works for chambers remediation and improvements, renewal of the Civica Altitude service agreement, a new enterprise asset management system, Microsoft licensing, leasing of 64 Crane Street, and a review of Wigmore Hall patronage.
Affects council buildings, digital systems, leasing income and the management of public facilities.
The committee endorsed progressing the Macquarie Street South Junction and Montpelier Retreat Upgrade to community engagement.
Residents and businesses in the area can expect consultation and possible future streetscape changes.
Council resolved not to proceed with the exhibited traffic trial circulation scheme or detailed design, and instead endorsed a revised configuration for Merimbula CBD. The adopted package includes mini roundabouts, retained two-way traffic on Market Street, a formal pedestrian crossing, revised Beach Street works, time-limited parking, and a future HPAA subject to approval.
Changes traffic flow, pedestrian access, parking and streetscape works in central Merimbula.
Council adopted the revised Delivery Program 2025-2029, the 2026/27 Operational Plan, Budget, Revenue Policy and Schedule of Fees and Charges, with several project rephasing changes and a financial surplus target of $2-3 million.
Sets Council spending, services, fees and project timing for the coming financial year.
Council endorsed the planning proposal for finalisation, amended the supporting DCP controls, and adopted the amended DCP to take effect when the LEP amendment is gazetted.
Affects planning controls and land-use assessment for environmentally sensitive areas.
Council adopted the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 and approved it for submission to the NSW Department of Communities and Justice by 30 June 2026.
Sets the framework for accessibility and inclusion improvements for residents with disability.
The panel unanimously supported a Clause 4.6 variation to the floor space ratio standard for a mixed-use proposal, and approved the development subject to extensive amended conditions including site contamination, traffic, excavation, acoustic, stormwater and occupation requirements.
Could increase development intensity in Hurstville and has implications for traffic, construction impacts, remediation and future occupancy conditions.
Council adopted the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan, including the Long-Term Financial Plan, Workforce Management Strategy, Fees and Charges and Strategic Asset Management Plan, together with revised waste charges, ordinary rates, interest on overdue rates, and councillor/mayoral fees.
Sets the council budget, rates and many service charges for the coming financial year.
Council approved works for chambers remediation and improvements, renewal of the Civica Altitude service agreement, a new enterprise asset management system, Microsoft licensing, leasing of 64 Crane Street, and a review of Wigmore Hall patronage.
Affects council buildings, digital systems, leasing income and the management of public facilities.
The committee endorsed progressing the Macquarie Street South Junction and Montpelier Retreat Upgrade to community engagement.
Residents and businesses in the area can expect consultation and possible future streetscape changes.
Council resolved not to proceed with the exhibited traffic trial circulation scheme or detailed design, and instead endorsed a revised configuration for Merimbula CBD. The adopted package includes mini roundabouts, retained two-way traffic on Market Street, a formal pedestrian crossing, revised Beach Street works, time-limited parking, and a future HPAA subject to approval.
Changes traffic flow, pedestrian access, parking and streetscape works in central Merimbula.
Council adopted the revised Delivery Program 2025-2029, the 2026/27 Operational Plan, Budget, Revenue Policy and Schedule of Fees and Charges, with several project rephasing changes and a financial surplus target of $2-3 million.
Sets Council spending, services, fees and project timing for the coming financial year.
Council endorsed the planning proposal for finalisation, amended the supporting DCP controls, and adopted the amended DCP to take effect when the LEP amendment is gazetted.
Affects planning controls and land-use assessment for environmentally sensitive areas.
Council adopted the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 and approved it for submission to the NSW Department of Communities and Justice by 30 June 2026.
Sets the framework for accessibility and inclusion improvements for residents with disability.
The panel unanimously supported a Clause 4.6 variation to the floor space ratio standard for a mixed-use proposal, and approved the development subject to extensive amended conditions including site contamination, traffic, excavation, acoustic, stormwater and occupation requirements.
Could increase development intensity in Hurstville and has implications for traffic, construction impacts, remediation and future occupancy conditions.
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Ipswich
The committee approved the Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery master plan with one nursery concept annexure deferred, noted a Bundamba intersections response report, and endorsed two small local provisional projects for design and construction.
Open latest meetingSouthern Sydney
Council adopted its 2026/27 operational plan and budget changes, advanced several planning and environmental matters, and approved or endorsed a number of local infrastructure and community projects.
Open latest meetingCentral West NSW
Council dealt with significant sports precinct lighting decisions, deferred confirmation of previous minutes, supported a public consultation process on the John Davis Stadium lighting proposal, and progressed several governance and infrastructure items.
Open latest meetingEastern Sydney
Council adopted urgent shark safety measures for Coogee and nearby beaches and updated its Code of Meeting Practice.
Open latest meetingToowoomba Region
Council dealt with a mix of governance, funding, planning and infrastructure matters, including support for local economic development entities, a land sale for overdue rates, a park acquisition at Highfields, and amendments to planning and fire mitigation programs.
Open latest meetingSouth Coast NSW
The committee endorsed the St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2026) for Council adoption and noted this would be the committee's final meeting before Council moves to project-based committees.
Open latest meetingHobart
The committee confirmed minutes, noted no conflicts or supplementary items, received committee reports, endorsed the next phase of two streetscape projects for community engagement, and heard a workshop update on the Selfs Point and Cornelian Bay Master Plan.
Open latest meetingNorthern Rivers
Council confirmed the previous minutes and adopted its 2026/27 delivery program, operational plan, budget, rates, fees and charges, alongside several planning proposals, policy updates and infrastructure and procurement decisions.
Open latest meetingNorthern Sydney
Council backed a 29% rate revenue increase via a Special Rate Variation, changed its meeting code settings after a NSW regulation disallowance, moved ahead on AED installation across facilities, and progressed several planning, transport and heritage matters.
Open latest meetingInner West Sydney
Council backed a mix of planning, procurement, community recognition and local infrastructure actions, including a design excellence LEP amendment, renewable electricity procurement, a GreenWay governance reset, and several resident-focused transport, park and utility requests.
Open latest meetingGold Coast
The committee backed footpath and parking changes in Mermaid Waters and the light rail corridor, endorsed Lime for the new shared e-bike contract, supported permanent pedestrianisation of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade, adopted a 20-year open space plan, and advanced community engagement on the Northern Beaches coastal protection project.
Open latest meetingEastern Sydney
Council adopted the 2026–27 budget and fees, moved several planning and community initiatives to exhibition or follow-up reports, granted extra support to Flickerfest, and made major decisions on Bondi Junction Master Plan issues.
Open latest meetingNorthern Perth
The committee adopted an updated Public Open Space policy, moved several local planning policies forward as minor amendments or review-date extensions, and deferred a contested Strategic Land Policy while updating the Personal Information Privacy Policy.
Open latest meetingWestern Sydney
Council adopted condolence motions, adjusted internal cash reserve settings, placed the draft 2026-27 budget and delivery program on public exhibition, and progressed several planning and committee items.
Open latest meetingInner Perth
Council adopted key governance and policy items, established a new Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, received a petition opposing higher vacant property rates, and advanced motions on transport funding and parking levy use.
Open latest meetingWestern Sydney
The panel refused a development application for 11 John Street, Lidcombe, citing inadequate and conflicting documentation, uncertainty over rectification works, and planning/legal concerns including works extending beyond the subject land.
Open latest meetingInner West Sydney
The Panel refused a church modification at 10 Daisy Street, Croydon Park to extend arrival times, but approved a trial drop-off/pick-up arrangement, and also supported a planning proposal to introduce design excellence competition provisions into the Burwood LEP.
Open latest meetingSouth Coast NSW
Council endorsed a revised Merimbula CBD upgrade and traffic/parking plan, progressed a Bega early education expansion site, and approved planning, tender and watermains variation matters.
Open latest meetingSunshine Coast
Council received financial and governance reports, referred two community petitions to the CEO, and approved a confidential land acquisition at Maroochy River.
Open latest meetingScenic Rim
Council approved continuing the South East Queensland City Deal Public Art Initiative Project and confirmed funding in the 2026-2027 Capital Budget.
Open latest meetingNorthern Melbourne
Council adopted a 2026-2029 Revenue and Rating Plan, declared a special rate levy for Eltham Town Activity Centre, abandoned the Milthorpe Road special charge proposal due to low support, and endorsed advisory committee memberships and officer authorisations.
Open latest meetingRedlands Coast
Council backed a Mount Cotton investigation-area submission to the Queensland Government, noted the monthly financial and audit reports, and dealt with petitions, including a request for a footpath at Sunrise Court, Mount Cotton.
Open latest meetingEastern Melbourne
Council adopted the Maroondah Reconciliation Plan 2026-2030, approved several grant funding allocations, and endorsed advisory committee and administrative items.
Open latest meetingCentral West NSW
Council approved funding allocations, a budget review, FOGO rollout timing, a raw water easement acquisition process, planning policies, and a tender for Eugowra Memorial Park restoration.
Open latest meetingNorthern Sydney
Council advanced the Gladesville Masterplan to public exhibition, adopted budget variations and updated fees, approved media and social media policies, and granted a fee waiver for a community fundraising concert.
Open latest meetingCouncil confirmed the previous minutes and adopted its 2026/27 delivery program, operational plan, budget, rates, fees and charges, alongside several planning proposals, policy updates and infrastructure and procurement decisions.
Substantive · Northern Rivers
The committee confirmed minutes, noted no conflicts or supplementary items, received committee reports, endorsed the next phase of two streetscape projects for community engagement, and heard a workshop update on the Selfs Point and Cornelian Bay Master Plan.
Substantive · Hobart
Council endorsed a revised Merimbula CBD upgrade and traffic/parking plan, progressed a Bega early education expansion site, and approved planning, tender and watermains variation matters.
Substantive · South Coast NSW
Council adopted its 2026/27 operational plan and budget changes, advanced several planning and environmental matters, and approved or endorsed a number of local infrastructure and community projects.
Substantive · Southern Sydney
Council received financial and governance reports, referred two community petitions to the CEO, and approved a confidential land acquisition at Maroochy River.
Substantive · Sunshine Coast
The panel approved two housing-related developments in Beverley Park and Oatley and supported a height/FSR variation request for a Hurstville mixed-use project, while imposing detailed construction and compliance conditions.
Substantive · Southern Sydney
Council backed a Mount Cotton investigation-area submission to the Queensland Government, noted the monthly financial and audit reports, and dealt with petitions, including a request for a footpath at Sunrise Court, Mount Cotton.
Substantive · Redlands Coast
The committee endorsed the St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2026) for Council adoption and noted this would be the committee's final meeting before Council moves to project-based committees.
Substantive · South Coast NSW
Council backed a mix of planning, procurement, community recognition and local infrastructure actions, including a design excellence LEP amendment, renewable electricity procurement, a GreenWay governance reset, and several resident-focused transport, park and utility requests.
Substantive · Inner West Sydney
Council backed a 29% rate revenue increase via a Special Rate Variation, changed its meeting code settings after a NSW regulation disallowance, moved ahead on AED installation across facilities, and progressed several planning, transport and heritage matters.
Substantive · Northern Sydney
Council adopted key governance and policy items, established a new Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, received a petition opposing higher vacant property rates, and advanced motions on transport funding and parking levy use.
Substantive · Inner Perth
The committee approved the Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery master plan with one nursery concept annexure deferred, noted a Bundamba intersections response report, and endorsed two small local provisional projects for design and construction.
Substantive · Ipswich
Council adopted urgent shark safety measures for Coogee and nearby beaches and updated its Code of Meeting Practice.
Substantive · Eastern Sydney
Council rescinded its December 2025 meeting rules, reinstated the previous code, set meeting dates to August 2026, and placed a revised 2026 Code of Meeting Practice on public exhibition after making further amendments.
Substantive · South Coast NSW
Council adopted the 2026–27 budget and fees, moved several planning and community initiatives to exhibition or follow-up reports, granted extra support to Flickerfest, and made major decisions on Bondi Junction Master Plan issues.
Substantive · Eastern Sydney
The committee accepted an apology, confirmed the previous minutes, and noted two items including visitor pay parking consultation outcomes and a revised proposal.
Substantive · Eastern Sydney
The committee confirmed previous minutes, received and noted several sport and recreation updates, and directed further workshops and briefing on the North Ipswich Reserve Masterplan and sport field fees.
Substantive · Ipswich
The committee approved a two-year sponsorship agreement for CMC Rocks 2027-2028 and noted progress on the Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment.
Substantive · Ipswich
The committee supported continued Council participation in the Land for Wildlife South-East Queensland Regional Program, noted the 2026 Youth Sustainability Summit report, and received the Natural Environment Strategy Implementation Plan update.
Substantive · Ipswich
The committee advanced several major procurements, including electronic security services, road rehabilitation, riverbank stabilisation and netball court resurfacing, and backed policy updates and a local law review process.
Substantive · Ipswich
Council adopted the Maroondah Reconciliation Plan 2026-2030, approved several grant funding allocations, and endorsed advisory committee and administrative items.
Substantive · Eastern Melbourne
The committee adopted an updated Public Open Space policy, moved several local planning policies forward as minor amendments or review-date extensions, and deferred a contested Strategic Land Policy while updating the Personal Information Privacy Policy.
Substantive · Northern Perth
The committee confirmed previous minutes, approved a road name for a Mount Nelson subdivision, and received a workshop update on Royal Hobart Hospital works affecting road access.
Substantive · Hobart
The panel approved a medical centre conversion at Roseville Chase and refused a 7-unit independent living development at Gordon.
Substantive · Northern Sydney
The forum approved or amended several active transport and road safety designs, including a cycleway-related traffic resolution, new crossings in Stanmore and Summer Hill, and resident parking restrictions in Leichhardt.
Substantive · Inner West Sydney
The Panel determined several development applications across Coogee, South Coogee, Maroubra, Kingsford and Chifley, approving most and refusing one application.
Substantive · Eastern Sydney
The panel refused two development applications in Maroubra and Coogee, citing planning non-compliance, amenity impacts, and insufficient site investigation.
Substantive · Eastern Sydney
The committee approved alterations and an extension at 53 Warwick Street, Hobart, and moved to initiate a planning scheme amendment to assess a Hobart visitor accommodation specific area plan.
Substantive · Hobart
Council adopted a reverted Code of Meeting Practice, refused to waive police station hoarding fees, approved a Merimbula land-use change and a Wallaga Lake subdivision, adopted the Wolumla infrastructure contribution plan, and set councillor and mayoral fees for 2026-27.
Substantive · South Coast NSW
Council approved continuing the South East Queensland City Deal Public Art Initiative Project and confirmed funding in the 2026-2027 Capital Budget.
Substantive · Scenic Rim
Council updated its community property leasing policy, advanced debt recovery action against overdue ratepayers, flagged a longer-term review of land at Lennox Head, and backed higher developer contribution settings for future growth.
Substantive · Northern Rivers
The panel refused a development application for 11 John Street, Lidcombe, citing inadequate and conflicting documentation, uncertainty over rectification works, and planning/legal concerns including works extending beyond the subject land.
Substantive · Western Sydney
Public forum focused on resident and group addresses about major planning, heritage and local infrastructure concerns, with no motions or formal decisions recorded.
Procedural only · Northern Sydney
Council considered several planning, budget and policy items, including refusing an unhosted short-term rental at Lord Street, progressing a Mount Hawthorn housing proposal and adopting or endorsing a range of finance and governance policies.
Substantive · Inner Perth
Councillors received workshop briefings on North Ipswich Reserve, Ipswich Central Heart, Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery, community sport and recreation club tenure arrangements, and a petition response for year-round operation of Rosewood Aquatic Centre.
Substantive · Ipswich
The committee endorsed a mix of infrastructure and community amenity actions, including a footpath position in East Street, Blakehurst, scope changes for Jubilee Stadium’s eastern toilet block, lighting at Hogben Park, CCTV policy adoption, and the 2026/27 playspace works program.
Substantive · Southern Sydney