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NSW Local Government Grants Commission

1 decision0 topicsUpdated 28 September 2026

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Issue Roads, traffic and parking Issue Projects and capital works Issue Budget, rates and governance Issue Funding and grants Issue Planning, development and housing Issue Waste, water and environment Area Hurstville Area Beverly Hills Area Penshurst Area Kogarah Area Oatley Area Ramsgate

Context

  • Tracked aliases include NSW Local Government Grants Commission.

Mentions

  • Proposed changes to its grant methodology may reduce Council funding.
  • A reduction in external grant funding could place pressure on future local-road and other Council services if implemented.

Decisions

Georges River Council · 28 September 2026

Financial Assistance Grant methodology opposed

Council opposed proposed changes to the NSW Local Government Grants Commission methodology, estimating a $825,467 reduction in the Local Roads component and an overall reduction of $857,063 compared with its 2025/26 allocation. Council will advocate for a fair and transparent methodology.

A reduction in external grant funding could place pressure on future local-road and other Council services if implemented.

Meetings

Georges River Council · 28 September 2026

Council Meeting - 28 Sep 2026

Council approved transport, community-service, planning and governance actions, including a $139,000 Early Learning Services budget reduction, new traffic measures, expanded playspace shade planning and a submission opposing proposed changes to financial assistance grants.