Meeting papers

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                                    8 JULY 2025


management. It also enables local businesses to take a more active role in shaping their
environment, fostering innovation and shared investment in public realm improvements.
Risks include the absence of dedicated BID legislation in Queensland, however the LGA does enable
Council to establish special area levies for similar purposes. Advancing this concept could raise
expectations about additional financial considerations for Council. These could include
administrative support, infrastructure commitments, and stakeholder engagement costs.
Additionally, securing broad-based support from local businesses is critical.

Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with Council’s
Human Rights Policy.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Sunshine Coast Council
Griffith University


Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
     Office of the CEO, Mayor &             Community Services            Corporate Services
             Councillors
      Mayor & Councillors             x   Director                     Director
      Chief Executive Officer             Community Development        Financial Services
      Executive Officers                  Sport & Active Lifestyles    Fleet
      Community Engagement                Arts & Culture               Revenue Services
      People & Culture                    Community Connection         ICT
      Governance                          Customer Experience          Procurement

                                                                       Commercial Property

      Strategy & Environment              Development & Regulation      Infrastructure Services
 x    Director                        x   Director                     Director
 x    Strategy & Sustainability           Development Assessment       Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                       and Delivery
 x    Economic Development        &       Local Laws                   Civil and Asset operations
      Destination Management
      Environmental Services              Environmental Health         Waste
      Innovation & Digital Hub            Building & Plumbing          Building & Facilities
                                          Property / Permits           Disaster Management




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