Ordinary Meeting - Thu, 26 Mar 2026 9:00am

Key decisions

• Sunshine Coast Youth Plan 2026-2031 endorsed
  Council received the report on the Thriving Futures: Sunshine Coast Youth Plan 2026-31 and endorsed the plan for 2026-2031.
  Sets council’s youth-focused policy direction and priorities for young people across the Sunshine Coast.
• Proposed Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve advanced
  Council adopted the Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve Lighting Management Plan 2026, endorsed the application for submission to DarkSky International, and delegated minor application changes to the Chief Executive Officer during assessment.
  Could affect future lighting management and environmental outcomes in the proposed reserve area.
• February 2026 financial performance report noted
  Council received and noted the February 2026 Financial Performance Report.
  Provides public oversight of council’s financial position and project funding performance.
• Golden Beach speed limit petition referred
  Council received a petition seeking a speed limit review of The Esplanade and sections of Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach, and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
  May lead to review of traffic speeds and road safety measures in Golden Beach.
• Maroochydore parking petition referred
  Council received a petition about parking concerns at School Road, Maroochydore, and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
  May lead to investigation or changes to local parking management near School Road.

Important topics

• Youth policy planning
  The Thriving Futures plan was formally endorsed as a council policy framework for 2026-2031.
  Relevant to young people, families, schools, and community organisations.
• Dark Sky Reserve application
  Council progressed a formal application to DarkSky International supported by a lighting management plan and map.
  Relevant to residents and businesses in or near the proposed reserve area and those interested in environmental and night-sky protection.
• Local transport and parking concerns
  Two petitions raised road safety and parking issues in Golden Beach and Maroochydore.
  Directly relevant to residents, motorists, pedestrians, and nearby businesses in those areas.

Resident impacts

• Youth services and planning priorities have been formally endorsed for the next five years.
• The proposed Dark Sky Reserve application can now proceed to external assessment.
• Residents in Golden Beach may see follow-up on speed limit concerns along The Esplanade and Landsborough Parade.
• Residents in Maroochydore may see follow-up on parking concerns on School Road.
• Council publicly noted its February 2026 financial performance without recording a budget change in the extracted text.

Places affected

• Golden Beach (suburb)
  Petition seeking speed limit review for The Esplanade and sections of Landsborough Parade.
• The Esplanade (road)
  Subject of petition for speed limit review in Golden Beach.
• Landsborough Parade (road)
  Sections named in petition for speed limit review in Golden Beach.
• Maroochydore (suburb)
  Petition regarding parking concerns on School Road.
• School Road (road)
  Location of parking concerns petition in Maroochydore.
• Sunshine Coast (local government area)
  Area covered by the endorsed Youth Plan and proposed Dark Sky Reserve application.

Next steps

• Submit the Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve Application to DarkSky International.
  After council endorsement
• Chief Executive Officer may make minor changes to the Dark Sky Reserve application in response to assessment feedback.
  During the DarkSky International assessment process
• Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action on the Golden Beach speed limit petition.
  Following the meeting
• Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action on the Maroochydore parking petition.
  Following the meeting

Extracted minutes text

M i n u t e s Ordinary Meeting Thursday, 26 March 2026 Sunshine Coast City Hall Chamber, 54 First Avenue, Maroochydore ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 26 MARCH 2026 Sunshine Coast Regional Council OM Minutes of 14 This is not an official copy of Council’s Minutes TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO 1 DECLARATION OF OPENING ..................................................................5 2 WELCOME AND OPENING ......................................................................5 3 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE .........................5 4 RECEIPT AND CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES .......................................6 5 MAYORAL MINUTE ....................................................