Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Council
Sunshine Coast Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 9 recent meetings, including 9 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 6 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Budget, rates and governance, Golden Beach, Maroochydore.
- Meetings
- 9
- Substantive
- 9
- Articles
- 6
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Sunshine Coast Council refers Palmwoods playground petition to CEO
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.
No immediate change was approved for the three petition requests; council officers will determine appropriate follow-up.
The endorsed legacy plan will guide council’s legacy priorities through 2031.
Council will advocate at the state local-government level on housing, short-term accommodation, dog-registration fees and cat-breeder regulation.
The adopted standing orders update the procedures governing council meetings and decisions.
Articles
Sunshine Coast Council refers Palmwoods playground petition to CEO
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.
Sunshine Coast Council backs Active Transport Plan 2026
Councillors unanimously endorsed the Active Transport Plan 2026 at the 21 May meeting, while also referring two petitions to the chief executive officer and advancing a confidential Sugar Road land acquisition.
Residential community approved for 239 Wises Road, Buderim
Sunshine Coast Council has approved a preliminary development application and associated earthworks for a residential community at the Buderim site, with a possible future special charge flagged for landscaping maintenance.
Lease over Marcoola council land approved for Kabi Kabi corporation without tender
Sunshine Coast Council has approved a lease over 334 Finland Road, Marcoola to the Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation Limited under an exception to the usual tender or auction process.
Sunshine Coast backs youth plan for 2026 to 2031
A new youth policy framework was endorsed at Thursday’s council meeting, alongside progress on a proposed Dark Sky Reserve and referrals for Golden Beach and Maroochydore petitions.
Pelican Waters parking petition sent for council action
A request for yellow edge lines at Vardon Point Apartments in Millennium Court was formally received by Sunshine Coast Council and referred to the chief executive officer.
Decisions
Legacy action plan endorsed
Endorsed the Sunshine Coast Legacy Action Plan 2026-2031.
The endorsed plan provides the council’s framework for legacy planning through 2031.
Four state-policy motions approved
Endorsed four motions for submission to the 2026 Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference and directed the Chief Executive Officer to forward them to the association.
Council will advocate for changes on housing, short-term accommodation, dog-registration fees and cat-breeder regulation.
Golden Beach waterways petition referred
Received and referred the Golden Beach dredging and baited crab-pot petition to the Chief Executive Officer for appropriate action.
The petition will be assessed, but council did not approve the requested changes at this meeting.
2026-27 budget and financial policies adopted
Council adopted the 2026-27 budget and associated documents, including the Revenue Policy, Investment Policy, Debt Policy and other budget papers. The budget package included the annual budget, long-term financial forecast, capital works program, financial sustainability measures, revenue statement and rates and charges to be levied.
Sets council spending, rates, charges and capital works priorities for the coming year.
Recovery fees and commercial charges register adopted
The meeting considered the Register of General Cost-Recovery Fees and Commercial Charges for 2026-27 as part of the budget-related decisions.
Influences the fees residents, businesses and developers may pay for council services and applications.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Golden Beach traffic petition referred
Budget, rates and governance
2026 standing orders adopted
Projects and capital works
Confidential land acquisition approved
Funding and grants
May 2026 financial performance noted
Planning, development and housing
Four state-policy motions approved
Community services and facilities
Petition on left-turn arrow at Recreation Drive and Flintwood Crescent referred to CEO
Topics
Adoption of 2026 council standing orders
Council adopted the Sunshine Coast Council Standing Orders 2026.
The updated standing orders set the procedural rules for council meetings and decision-making.
Legacy Action Plan 2026-2031
Council endorsed the Sunshine Coast Legacy Action Plan 2026-2031.
The plan establishes council’s endorsed legacy priorities for the coming five years.
Council advocacy motions
Council endorsed four motions for referral to the 2026 Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference: housing as a human right; planning reform for short-term accommodation in low-density residential zones; expanded use of dog-registration fees; and stronger breeder regulation to include cats.
These are advocacy positions rather than immediate local rule changes, but they may influence future state-wide policy.
Resident petitions referred for action
Three petitions were received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer for appropriate action: Golden Beach dredging and baited crab pots; one-way traffic between Nelson Street and Onslow Street at Golden Beach; and a 40 km/h limit on Jubilee Drive, Palmwoods.
No immediate changes were approved, but each request will be considered through council’s follow-up process.
Commercial confidentiality over development negotiations
The meeting spent time in closed session because the reports related to negotiations for commercial matters involving land and project agreements.
Residents do not get full public detail on the deal terms now, but the decisions shape major projects in the city centre.
Treasurer approval and final drafting required
Both items note that land disposal arrangements are subject to Treasurer approval and that any material changes to the draft agreements must return to Council.
The projects are approved in principle, but final legal and financial steps still need to be completed before they are fully locked in.
CEO to advise Council once agreements are executed
Council requested the Chief Executive Officer to update it once the project agreements are signed and to release specific information publicly when it will no longer harm commercial interests.
The public should expect more information later once negotiations are finalised and disclosure is safe.
Financial performance and capital funding
The May 2026 Financial Performance Report and related capital grant-funded project report were noted by council.
Important for understanding budget position and delivery of council projects.
Places
Golden Beach
Petition seeking extended dredging and restrictions on baited crab pots
Maroochydore
Meeting held at Sunshine Coast City Hall, but decisions apply across the region.
Maroochydore City Centre Priority Development Area
Affected by the approved project agreement and contractual negotiations.
Maroochy River
Subject of the confidential land acquisition decision.
Buderim
Petition about development-related access for 131-135 Burnett Street.
Maroochydore City Centre
Site of the confidential development agreement update and related land disposal arrangements.
Alexandra Headland
Location referenced in the confidential compulsory acquisition item.
Wises Road, Buderim
Site of the approved residential community development.
Projects
SOL Development Agreement
One of the key documents approved in principle.
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
The council that made the decisions and received the petitions.
Maroochydore City Centre Project Agreement
One of the key documents approved in principle.
DarkSky International
External body to assess the proposed Dark Sky Reserve application.
Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation Limited
Recipient of the approved lease over 334 Finland Road, Marcoola.
Library+ Caloundra
Facility recognised as the winner of a Regional Growth Award at the National Awards for Local Government.
Maroochydore City Centre Project
Listed as a direct-to-council topic in the meeting agenda.
Sunshine Coast Legacy Action Plan 2026-2031
Strategy endorsed by council.