Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Council
Sunshine Coast Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 7 recent meetings, including 7 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, Maroochydore, Maroochy River.
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- Articles
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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.
Potential future upgrades or maintenance for playgrounds in Palmwoods.
Possible road safety assessment or works in Moorabinda Street, Buderim.
Council’s financial and audit updates may influence service delivery and capital works timing.
Land acquisition at Maroochy River may affect future council projects or land use.
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
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.
Moorabinda Street road safety petition referred
A petition about road safety concerns in Moorabinda Street, Buderim was received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
May lead to further investigation or safety works for local road users.
Active Transport Plan 2026 endorsed
Council received and noted the report and endorsed the Active Transport Plan 2026.
Sets the direction for walking and cycling priorities and related transport planning across the region.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Moorabinda Street road safety petition referred
Budget, rates and governance
Queensland Audit Office interim report noted
Projects and capital works
Confidential land acquisition approved
Funding and grants
May 2026 financial performance noted
Community services and facilities
Petition on left-turn arrow at Recreation Drive and Flintwood Crescent referred to CEO
Planning, development and housing
Residential community approved at 239 Wises Road, Buderim
Topics
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.
Audit and governance review
Council noted the Queensland Audit Office interim management report and reviewed the CEO delegation framework.
Relevant to transparency, controls and how decisions are delegated within council.
Public petitions on local issues
Two petitions were tabled: one for playground upgrades in Palmwoods and one on road safety in Moorabinda Street, Buderim.
Shows active community requests on local facilities and road safety.
Confidential land purchase
Council considered a confidential acquisition of land at Maroochy River and authorised public release after registration.
May be connected to future infrastructure or strategic property planning.
Budget 2026-27 related policies and matters
Council dealt with the policy framework supporting the new budget, including financial and revenue-related policies.
Shapes how council manages finances and service funding.
Operational plan 2026-27
The agenda included the operational plan for the new financial year as part of the budget package.
Sets the council's service and delivery priorities for 2026-27.
Budget adoption process
Several councillors were granted extra speaking time while the budget motion was debated before adoption.
Shows the significance of the budget decision, which affects council rates and services.
Confidential land acquisition decision for Alexandra Headland / Sugar Road upgrade
Council considered an objection hearing report in closed session and resolved to continue the compulsory acquisition process for Lot 1 on RP176929 for road and incidental purposes for the Sugar Road upgrade.
Important for affected landowners and residents near the upgrade corridor.
Places
Maroochydore
Meeting held at Sunshine Coast City Hall, but decisions apply across the region.
Maroochy River
Subject of the confidential land acquisition decision.
Buderim
Petition about development-related access for 131-135 Burnett Street.
Alexandra Headland
Location referenced in the confidential compulsory acquisition item.
Wises Road, Buderim
Site of the approved residential community development.
Diamond Valley Road, Mooloolah Valley
Petition seeking pedestrian safety improvements.
Palmwoods
Location of the playground upgrade petition.
Moorabinda Street, Buderim
Location of the road safety petition.
Projects
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.
Maroochydore City Centre Project
Listed as a direct-to-council topic in the meeting agenda.
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Decision-making body for the meeting.
Active Transport Plan 2026
Endorsed transport planning document.
Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve Lighting Management Plan 2026
Adopted to support the proposed Dark Sky Reserve.
Sunshine Coast Heritage Plan 2021-2031
Referenced in a councillor recognition item for an award, but not a substantive decision.
Dog Exercise Area Regional Plan and Network Blueprint 2025-2045
Cited as the prior consultation basis for skipping an additional local law consultation step.
Next steps
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