# NoosaWatch — all transcribed Noosa Shire Council meetings
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- [Ordinary Meeting — 20 August 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/965): Lions Park interim approval for 2026 overflow parking and LMP scoping, BR1 adopted incl. capital reprofile, Waste-to-energy trial okayed, Community Tenure and Infrastructure Charges adopted.
- [General Committee Meeting — 11 August 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/954): Lions Park LMP legality clarified and consultation staged, Capital Works scrutiny and delivery progress, Housing supply and STA enforcement, Infrastructure Charges adopted, Community Tenure Policy updated.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 16 July 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/964): Divisive Lions Park overflow parking process, Opposition to DRFA reforms, Go Noosa changes, Burgess Creek ICMP consultation, LGAQ motions incl. STA reform, Hilton Esplanade consultation, finances.
- [General Committee Meeting — 7 July 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/953): Transport Decisions: Cease Lions Park overflow, Pivot to satellite parking by Dec 2026, Movement & Connection Plan adopted, Burgess Creek catchment plan consultation, 2026–27 Plan adopted.
- [Special Meeting — 23 June 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/1158): Budget adopted: 48m and 6.1% residential uplift, Levies and waste charges set, Capital for bridges, roads and recovery, Councillors flagged efficiency, risks and cyber controls.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 18 June 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/963): Active Street halted; grant reallocation sought, Tourism Noosa deed approved, Fees and charges adopted, Grants endorsed with guideline review, Biosecurity engagement, Financials stable.
- [General Committee Meeting — 9 June 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/952): Active Street halted with grants reallocated, Tourism Noosa deed approved on casting vote, Botanic Gardens masterplan adopted, Noosa Junction land exchange endorsed, Biosecurity plan to consultation.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 21 May 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/962): Settled planning appeals with conditions, Adopted Child Safeguarding Policy, Endorsed school transfer from Qld Govt, Awarded bridge and facility contracts, Approved commercial use permits, Noted finances.
- [General Committee Meeting — 12 May 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/951): Child Safeguarding Policy adopted, Qld Govt transfer of 1 School St Pomona for Men’s Shed advanced, Doonella Bridge and Changing Places contracts awarded, Standing Orders review.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 16 April 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/961): Burgess Creek erosion actions and responsibilities clarified, Tourism Noosa funding with stronger KPIs and annual reporting, Finances favourable, governance tightened, Organics grant and landfill capping progressed.
- [General Committee Meeting — 13 April 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/950): Tourism Noosa deed not adopted, Funding uncertainty, KPIs and governance debated, Amendment allowing funding review passed, Force majeure clause flagged, Pool and gym contracts awarded.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 7 April 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/938): Lease renewal for Poolside NAC café approved, Two-yr term w/ three 1-yr options, Sustainability clauses pending, Confidential negotiations, Mowing contract awarded, Compost grant, Landfill capping endorsed.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 7 April 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/926): Delegated decisions noted with one refusal for improper referral, Noosa Blue short‑term accom. conversion retaining manager’s unit, No SPS short‑term accom. surge, Transparency upheld, Compliance monitored.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 19 March 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/960): Waterways Authority Bill opposed over ambiguities and overlaps, Governance updates adopted, Planning amendments initiated, Lions Park overflow parking trial approved, Meeting reforms and conflict declared.
- [General Committee Meeting — 16 March 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/1154): Appointments overhauled and CEO to review groups, Meeting structure from May 2026, Councillors on committees and 12‑month review, Wilkie COI deferred item, Orders tightened, Finances favourable.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 10 March 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/937): Complaints policy modernised to Australian standards improving accessibility, Landfill options exploration approved after closed session, Audit & Risk committee fees raised, Holiday Parks strong results.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 10 March 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/925): Holts Rd s18 rezoning advanced with consultation and safeguards, Industrial land supply targeting larger lots w/ 5–10 yr lead, Minor fixes adopted and TIA s42 granted.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 19 February 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/959): First Point SMP section passed amid debate, 25 affordable rentals approved, Composting ECI advanced, Climate resilience actions noted, Budget adopted, Landslide contract awarded.
- [General Committee Meeting — 16 February 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/948): Affordable housing MCU approved, Budget review: small surplus, capex cut, transparency queries, Major events funding split, Ops plan mixed, .7m fraud controls, ALGA motions.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 10 February 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/936): Annual Report corrected, Fraud wording aligned, DRFA CEO delegation accelerates rebuild, Capital/Flood works 45m, Surplus .2m corrected, Orez ECI selected, Pay rise 2026.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 10 February 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/935): Community Land-Use Policy amended prioritising access and ending kite-surfing lessons and beach massage, Tender criteria refined, Bounce approved, Affordable rentals advanced, Grants rescheduled, Infrastructure resili...
- [Ordinary Meeting — 22 January 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/970): Shark nets trial advocacy approved, Independent survey reviews mandated, Audit and financials adopted, Disaster plan adopted, Botanic Gardens collections plan urged, Housing transparency queried.
- [General Committee Meeting — 19 January 2026](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/947): Disaster Plan Adopted; Compliance, Resilience Groups, Evacuation Gaps, SLSQ Devices Endorsed; Council Defers Installs, Finance: Surplus, Arrears, Transparency, Procurement Tightened, Planning Refusal, Works Reprofiled.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 18 December 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/911): Housing over-carparks, State Land Audit sought, Destination Plan adopted, DSC dispute, Tourism roadmap/levy, Climate target missed, No offsets, Fraud controls, Appeal defended, Env-Levy confidential.
- [General Committee — 15 December 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/916): Destination Management Plan endorsed with amendments, DSC oversight prioritized, Engagement safeguards adopted, Deferral rejected, Holiday Parks fees approved, Environment Levy land purchase authorized, Operating surp...
- [Special Meeting — 11 December 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/971): Microsoft EA renewal awarded to Data#3, Hybrid EA+CSP lowers costs ~0k, Price risks managed, Access/cyber reliance noted, Controls strengthened, LGAQ advocacy pursued, CEO delegated.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Agenda — 9 December 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/895): Holiday Parks Fees deferred; rises proposed; revenue secrecy disputed, RADF Grants approved; score fix; annual trial, Doonella Lake Land dedicated; minimal cost; buffer.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Agenda — 9 December 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/901): Emissions: miss 2026, no offsets, focus cuts, Roadmap April 2026, Waste facility upgrade, Koala offsets, Reusable cups funding, Defend Sunshine Beach duplex refusal.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 20 November 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/910): Active Street backlash, EGM policy probe and Hotel approval with conditions, Planning appeals defended, Partial Gympie Tce settlement, Satisfaction down, Contract awarded, Appointments made.
- [General Committee — 17 November 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/915): Royal Mail Hotel minor change approved: noise accepted; gaming cap, VIP parking fixes, Finance weak; arrears down, Contract let, Appeals mixed, Gaming policy signalled.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Agenda — 11 November 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/894): Audit & Risk: Cronin extended, Wyer appointed, Capital works: multi‑year mapping, Q1 spend, LGAQ motions carried, Shark mitigation lobbying, Recruitment boosted, Governance risks noted.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Agenda — 11 November 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/900): Hotel change: playground, outcome noise, curfew removed, gaming cap deleted, Appeals: defend Arakoon coastal risk under SPP, Confidential legal advice, Mediation first, Seaview referred.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 16 October 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/909): Peregian Active Street petition sent to CEO, Fraud transparency committed and controls tightened, Planning: hospital approved and short-term accommodation refused, Infrastructure and flood recovery contracts progressed.
- [General Committee — 13 October 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/914): Financial Reporting reforms, ASR clarity, Arrears tracking, CEO Review/achievements, Cooroy Bowls deferral, Hours/amenity conditions, Major contract uplift, Slope stability design, Cyber/workforce culture.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Agenda — 7 October 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/896): Tree Panel: integrated traffic management, surge capacity, Fees: reclassified no cost change, Supplier Lists updated, Heritage Grant, Meetings: 2026 schedule, Nov 2025 Boreen Point.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Agenda — 7 October 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/899): Hospital Approval: Need-based, lower parking, strict conditions, Backpackers Refusal: Overdevelopment, code conflicts, amenity harms, Housing: Prioritise permanents; monitor planned, Appeals: Defensible; no precedent.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 18 September 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/908): Planning scheme amendment adopted amid split vote and property rights concerns, Enhanced notification approved, Parking law and Cultural plan adopted, Tourism Noosa concerns noted.
- [General Committee — 15 September 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/913): Parking Law adopted, penalties up, AI enforcement, Finance surplus, Cash reserves prompt QTC review, Capital lags, WHS reporting improves, Appeals maintained.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Agenda — 9 September 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/892): Disaster Resilience: flooding priority, 00m reconstruction, dashboard surge, Botanic Gardens: draft out for engagement, Cultural Plan adopted, Audit/Risk charter and Internal Audit policy adopted.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Agenda — 9 September 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/898): Amendment adopted with State conditions: prioritize housing, restrict STA, revert dual occupancy ≥600m², Notifications dispute, Coastal refusals appealed, Delegation risks, Superseded planning/compensation.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 21 August 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/907): Go Noosa endorsed, Levy equity debated, Expansion explored, Charges Resolution 2025 adopted, Kin Kin fines lapsed, STA review endorsed, Approvals granted, Lions Park parking.
- [General Committee — 18 August 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/912): Go Noosa advanced with KPI targets, Lions Park cost recovery and TMP mandated, Data gaps tackled via KPIs/AI, Finances, capital risks, STA appeal settled.
- [Services & Organisation Committee — 12 August 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/891): Go Noosa escalated; transport fixes, APCS travel approved; report, COMSEQ ROI published, Capital works on-track; reporting improved, Holiday Parks resilient; greywater enforced, Remuneration rises.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Agenda — 12 August 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/897): Infrastructure Charges Indexed 6.44%, Cap Risks, STA Review/Compliance, Cost-Recovery Fees, Data Audits, Sunshine Beach Hostel Conditions, Cooroy Grocer, Parking In-Lieu, Pomona Pilot Success.
- [Special Meeting — 4 August 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/922): Draft DMP engagement approved, Community-defined KPIs for final DMP, Broad engagement, Principles-led actions, Legal risks: levies/parking/access, State alignment, Carrying capacity, STA limits prioritising residents.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 17 July 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/921): Shark Nets trial sought, LGAQ motions endorsed, Operational Plan adopted, CN24802 remediation awarded, Junction roundtable set, Leases approved, Audit noted, Accessibility upgrades committed.
- [General Committee — 14 July 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/919): Noosa Junction roundtable approved, BID defeated, Risks/resourcing flagged, Finance surplus .3m, Operational Plan adopted, LGAQ Plastics motion reinstated, Contract deferred, Show holiday sought.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Agenda — 8 July 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/917): Disaster Recovery: Sole-source Northlane; CEO amend authority, funds okayed, Leases: Sunrise GP reinstated, Governance: Delegations updated, Meetings: Kin Kin move, Transparency: Record mismatch.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Agenda — 8 July 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/920): Precinct BID-Type Framework Noosa Junction, Engagement/Levy Repurpose/Governance, Referred To General Committee, Legal Limits, Equity/Funding/Resourcing Risks, Noise Context, Other Approvals, Housing Metrics, STA Change.
- [SPECIAL MEETING — 30 June 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/867): Budget adopted 02.5m, Rates/Levies up ~6.7% incl waste, Waste costs with m borrowing, STA differentials, Capital works/grants, Environment/coastal levies, Concessions retained, Parking penalties consultation.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 19 June 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/797): Noosaville Foreshore Plan adopted: data-led widths, carpark totals, Council defends two appeals, Fees updated cutting NFP consent fee, Parking audit, Cup phaseout, Strong finances.
- [General Committee — 16 June 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/766): NFIMP approvals, Path min 3m, Parking transparency, Quarterly updates, Grants endorsed pending funds, Env/Climate grants approved, Youth Connect sought, Conflicts managed, Q3 progress.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Agenda — 10 June 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/774): Lease Renewal approved 5+5 under s236, Foreshore Masterplan referred, Revised design: parking cuts, 3.5m path, Funding/Data grants, QCoast2100, Operational Plan delays/KPI gains, Hinterland outreach.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Agenda — 10 June 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/778): Gympie Terrace appeal defended, Costs to 00k+, Conditions contested: parking/waste/rooftop, Exemption certificates limited, No appeals, MID bypass, ZEN, Battery tariff risk, Delegations: 43.
- [Special Meeting — 21 May 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/886): CEO Delegated broad emergency contracting authority, DRFA 90-Day eligibility urgency, Outsourcing for workforce gaps, Scope limited to make-safe, Probity/community risks, QRA liaison ongoing.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 15 May 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/796): Noosa Springs approved; odour monitoring, Housing incentives; waivers; end sec-dwelling charges 2025, Compliance policy tightened; councillors barred, Road delays; industrial action; messaging review.
- [General Committee — 12 May 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/765): Resort MCU21/0110 approved, Odour limits set, Unitywater no appeal, Zoning review slated, Compliance Policy deferred 2025, Noosa River funding likely, Finances up, Environment endorsed.
- [Special Meeting — 8 May 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/882): Funding: 12‑month .0M deed; milestones/Roadmap/KPIs; Events to Council, Amendments: benchmarking, DMP alignment, Vote 5–2, Opposition vague KPIs, fiscal risk, Levy rejected, DMP targets overnighters.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Agenda — 6 May 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/773): Compliance Policy elevated: tiered model, term removed, advocacy limits, Capital Works strong, resources sought, Noosa River .5m, scoping underway, Black Mountain reopening, Seawall co-funded.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Agenda — 6 May 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/777): Housing Incentives adopted: fee waivers, secondary-dwelling charges scrapped, Fiscal Impact limited to infrastructure revenue, Resort Change minor: odour/bushfire addressed, referred, STA Outreach shifts stock.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 17 April 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/795): Housing Disposal: Coast2Bay market-value sale, transparent process, Pound Services: RSPCA exit, continuity planned, Rowing Club: time-limited MCU, Lake Macdonald: remediation, grants, Pomona support.
- [General Committee — 14 April 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/755): Tourism Noosa funding delay, Brand risk cited, Rowing Club relocation approved with strict conditions, Financials strong, legal/consultancy overspend, Cyber Risk noted, Industrial Action unaffected.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Agenda — 8 April 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/753): Lease Renewals Approved: Shop4 Sunrise Dental 5y+2x2, Shop6 1+1+1, Procurement Exemption s236; transparency/benchmarking gaps, Vacancy: Shop1 EOI Colliers, Governance: Unanimous, delegated options, No deputations.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Agenda — 8 April 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/754): Temporary Rowing Club relocation approved with strict conditions and sunset, Conflict-of-interest minutes inconsistency to rectify, Housing approvals transparency reporting planned, CEO delegated childcare appeal.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 20 March 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/794): Royal Mail Hotel conditions: CCTV, hours, pokies cap, Parking Plan pending, Lake Macdonald (62 LMD) environmental controls, Gympie Tce STA approved, Governance: LGIP/Audit/electricity.
- [General Committee — 17 March 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/749): Development Approvals: MCU caps shades, on-site waste; Royal Mail acoustics, 5-park deal, Waste: On-site preferred; deferral failed, Carbon: 45,118 tCO2‑e; 18% down.
- [Services & Organisation Committee — 11 March 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/751): Public Art Policy adopted: 1% provision, governance, lifecycle, deaccessioning, Disaster Management: report adopted, upgrades, readiness validated, collaboration, comms gaps, Meeting Access: time/venue moved, livestream.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Agenda — 11 March 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/752): LGIP amendment endorsed, Climate resilience embedded, Charges cap leaves gap, Housing monitoring approved, Affordable housing expanded, STA cleanup, Stormwater reset, Performance reporting.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 20 February 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/868): Meetings: 5pm shift defeated, Planning: meat facility approved, Environment: levy land buy OK, Transport: buses ended; levy excludes ramps, Finance: reports noted.
- [General Committee — 17 February 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/791): Tinbeerwah Facility: minor change approved; Condition 21 monitoring; fence rejected, Planning: code-assessable; appeal risk, Finance: revenue up; spend under; 10m cash, Hub: NextPlay lease.
- [Services & Organisation Committee — 11 February 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/789): Contract CN24861 Comensura MSP adopted, CEO delegation, Capital program capacity risks/mitigations, Pivot from grants, GST burial-rights update, Conflicts/workforce transparency, Holiday Parks revenue, Project complet...
- [Planning & Environment Committee Agenda — 11 February 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/746): Home-Based Business MCU referred; approval conditions incl two employees, Compliance confirmed, Delegations corrected; Kabi Rd removed, Environment levy purchase, Coastal STA, dwellings refused.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 23 January 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/792): Fluoride Retained, Cooroy Subdivision Approved, Go Noosa Free Buses Ceased, CCTV Strategy Accelerated, Landfill Capping Tender Approved, Budget Review Adopted, Coastal Monitoring Defended.
- [General Committee — 20 January 2025](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/790): Transport: End free buses; extend Noosa Drive trial; parking reinstated, Budget: BR2 surplus, Waste: Landfill capping, Governance: Procurement transparency, Grants revised, Cooroy housing deferred.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 19 December 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/804): Noosa Springs hotel opposed over odour, bushfire risk and displacement, Function venue approved with conditions and 3-yr reviews, Strategic plan, grants adopted, Pedestrian crossing petition noted.
- [General Committee — 16 December 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/716): Ringtail Creek function facility deferred to 16 Jan 2025 amid noise conditions, Cootharaba farm stay approved with bushfire controls, Solid finances, Climate progress, Legal delegation.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Agenda — 10 December 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/710): Strategic Asset Management Plan adopted, Privacy Policy updated incl. breach response, International delegation approved w/ minimal cost, Transport security role formalised, Asset and cyber risks addressed.
- [Planning & Environment Committee — 10 December 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/704): Major rural function facility referred to General Committee, Conditional approval with guest/event limits, noise, buses and State roadworks, Notification and amenity concerns aired, Legal tests affirmed.
- [Special Meeting 12 December 2024 (resumed from 5 December 2024) — 5 December 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/859): Noosa Plan amendment advanced for State review/adoption, Housing density upheld with affordable bonuses, Hospitality clarified removing amplified-music limit, Albert St rezoned, carpark noted, Short-term accommodation...
- [Special Meeting — 5 December 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/805): Amendment to Noosa Plan adopted w/ State submission, Housing supply advanced: 20% GFA rental bonus and zoning tweaks, Consultation endorsed, Short‑stay rules tightened, Environmental setbacks corrected.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 21 November 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/721): Foreshore plan refocused to CEO report, Outsourcing framework removed post-debate, Financials and Annual Report adopted, Planning appeal defended, Traffic study advancing, Grants approved, Slipway lease declined.
- [General Committee — 18 November 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/715): PBSLSC funding with conditions endorsed, Finances strong and Annual Report adopted, Outcomes-based reporting and workload reset pursued, Dog enforcement and signage gaps flagged, Conflicts handled transparently.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Agenda — 12 November 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/709): Strategic Land Activation Policy adopted, Capital Works reporting reset, Schedule with community sessions for 2025 endorsed, Property decisions made, Surf club funding progressed, Conflicts managed transparently.
- [Planning & Environment Committee — 12 November 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/703): Court Appeal Defence, Lawful Confidential Session For Legal Advice, STA Shift And Draft Weight Clarified, Code Assessment Limits On Sudoni St And Cabins, Environmental Overlay Emphasized.
- [SPECIAL MEETING — 6 November 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/742): Final Consultation Endorsed for foreshore plan, Revisions retain Pirate Park, tennis, boat ramp and parking, Accessibility upgrades, Stormwater and revegetation for erosion resilience, Transparency, Community feedback.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 17 October 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/720): Hastings St CCTV upgrade and safety review approved, E-bike/e-scooter law reform advocacy, Standing Orders broadened participation, Noosa Junction amenity-nightlife framework scoped, Boating access report, funding pur...
- [General Committee — 14 October 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/714): Resort approval changes and compliance, Council financial results, Pomona Place Plan consultation incl. waterway actions, Residents oppose late trading over noise, Settlement of Picture Point appeal.
- [Services & Organisation Committee — 8 October 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/708): Meeting moved to Peregian with livestream, EOI for approx. 2m composting facility under CEO delegation and uncertain funding, Procurement lists updated for probity, Local supplier guidance.
- [Planning & Environment Committee — 8 October 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/702): Noosa Junction noise, midnight trading and live music opposed over enforcement concerns, Serenity resort downsized and referred, bus stop contested, Koala offsets, Performing Arts Centre approved.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 19 September 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/719): Adoption of Kabi Kabi Commitment, Housing and transparency disputes at 62 Lake Macdonald, Bakery addition refused, Standing Orders deferred, Beach rescue trial, School bus advocacy.
- [General Committee — 16 September 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/713): Governance reforms: revised Standing Orders, new deputations limits, CEO veto removed, Bakery change refused as non‑minor, Netball clubhouse approved, Short‑term accommodation appeal delegated, Finances ahead.
- [Services & Organisation Committee — 10 September 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/707): ALH lease renewal at Sunrise Shops approved with valuation and tender exemption, Precinct metrics and revenue discussed, Data privacy noted, Cultural Plan wrap-up, DFV network referred.
- [Planning & Environment Committee — 10 September 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/701): Weyba Rd bakery not a minor change; new application and public notification required, Legal advice backs refusal, Butler St clubhouse relocation needs setback relaxation with landscaping.
- [Special Meeting — 23 August 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/728): Awarded Schreibers Rd Bridge flood rebuild and water main to Hazell Bros, Closed to protect negotiations, CEO delegated 11% variations, Contract value undisclosed, Externally funded.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 15 August 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/718): Car Wash approved despite traffic concerns, facade condition added, Peak-Period transport measures endorsed incl. Main Beach drop-off, Petition opposing Plan Amendment noted, Three appeals defended.
- [General Committee — 12 August 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/712): Cooroy Car Wash deferred over traffic, Council defending STA appeals, Delegations tightened, BR1 adopted but Futures Fund rejected, Go Noosa endorsed incl. Lions Park overflow parking.
- [Services & Organisation Committee — 6 August 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/706): Holiday Parks deliver strong revenue and plan expansion, Infrastructure program progresses, FireTech trials and supplier panel approved, Confidential tender awarded, Coastal nourishment adopted, Transparency improved.
- [Planning & Environment Committee — 6 August 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/700): Car Wash proposal contentious—officers recommend refusal on zoning, form and traffic, Infrastructure Charges update adopted amid cap concerns, Noosa Blue approval consolidated, Affordable Housing concessions planned.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 18 July 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/717): Planning Amendments consultation extended with STA curbs, Noosaville Foreshore redraft after parking backlash, LGAQ motions mandating STA data-sharing, Recycling Hub Stage One approved, Appeals settled.
- [General Committee — 15 July 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/711): Unitywater planning assumptions endorsed, Recycling & Renewables Hub Stage One approved with solar impact DA notification, Surplus amid legal overspend, Flood contracts increased, Court appeal settled.
- [Special Meeting — 10 July 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/727): Unanimous CEO appointment with Mayor delegated to sign contract, Candidate withheld until signing for probity, Robust recruitment and checks, Closed session reopened, Remote attendance approved.
- [Services & Organisation Committee — 9 July 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/705): Confidential road dedication referred to General Committee, Governance appointments updated for climate, botanic gardens and surfing, Noosa Show Holiday requested for 12 Sep 2025, Transparency maintained.
- [Planning & Environment Committee — 9 July 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/699): Endorsement of Unitywater growth assumptions to 2046, Kept separate from infrastructure plan, Wastewater concerns, Dispute over population projections vs dwelling targets, Referred to General Committee.
- [SPECIAL MEETING 2024/2025 BUDGET ADOPTION — 28 June 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/698): Budget adopted with surplus, 5m capital and differential rates, Short-stay letting hikes and resourcing, Policies and Operational Plan approved, Waste upgrades, Parking trial, Community housing investment.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 20 June 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/685): Short-Term Accommodation refusals, Childcare centre refused for buffer breach, Shark Control policy adopted, Operations insourced and procurement expanded, Park expansion noted, Quarry and river concerns addressed.
- [General Committee — 17 June 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/687): Short-Term Accommodation in rural areas refused, Childcare at Noosa Centre refused over 10 m buffer, Shark control policy endorsed, Grants and budget approved, Yurol–Ringtail transfer noted.
- [Services & Organisation Committee — 11 June 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/691): Renewed Five Restaurant Leases For 10 Years Under Tendering Exception, Brought Transfer Station In-House With 3 FTE, Expanded Panel And Participation, Added Theatre Technicians, Decisions Unanimous.
- [Planning & Environment Committee — 11 June 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/689): Noosa Springs resort near sewage plant contested on odour and bushfire, Childcare refusal urged over zoning and 10m buffer, Short‑term accommodation approvals tightened, Further report sought.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 16 May 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/684): Opposition to State fast-track planning pathway to protect local control, Shark Control briefing before advocacy, Noosa Plan amendments to consultation, Community housing sale approved, Contracts awarded.
- [General Committee — 13 May 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/686): Financial performance ahead of budget and Q3 plan on track, Noosa Plan amendments progressing, Housing land disposal approved, Staffing and cybersecurity scrutinised, Capital delayed by weather.
- [Services & Organisation Committee — 7 May 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/690): Program pared back amid wet weather and capacity limits, QRA disaster works with carryovers/EOTs, Black Mountain and Dog Beach progressing, Staffing pressures, Transparency concerns, Environment acquisitions.
- [Planning & Environment Committee — 7 May 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/688): Bunnings height cut to comply, Peregian design softened and basement clarified, Landfill works resequenced to reduce stormwater risk, Rene St minor change approved, Unanimous approvals.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 18 April 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/594): Strong financial performance, Audit and risk plans adopted, Botanic Gardens stakeholder group amid Seqwater constraints, Expenses policy updated, Legal counsel and consultants questioned, NRCMP consultation pending.
- [Post Election Meeting 2024 — 8 April 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/591): Deputy Mayor Brian Stockwell elected by secret ballot, Unity and SPARC affirmed, Disaster leadership set (Mayor Chair, Phillips Deputy/Recovery), Committees continued pending review, Hinterland meeting planned.
- [Declaration of Office 2024 — 3 April 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/683): Council Constituted, Residents-first priorities: services and low rates, STA review and illegal camping enforcement, Transparency and unity through engagement, Housing collaboration, Environment/Destination, Infrastru...
- [Ordinary Meeting — 15 February 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/581): Disaster Reconstruction 48m at Black Mountain, Caretaker Governance cancels meetings, Planning approvals: Netanya parking contribution, Tewantin subdivision, Landfill koala safeguards, Leadership Farewell and Condolen...
- [General Committee — 12 February 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/578): Approvals: Landfill reconfiguration with offsets and upgrades, Netanya setbacks and parking contribution, Tewantin subdivision with flood/bushfire controls, Governance: conditions published, Advocacy: member safety an...
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 6 February 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/585): Caretaker Measures: March meetings cancelled; delegations continue, Lake Macdonald Dam: routes, traffic plan approvals, engagement, risks, Capital Works: pipeline, reseals, resourcing, Skate Park: tender post‑DA.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 6 February 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/583): Netanya changes sent to Committee with 2m setback and refined parking, RAL23/0015 backed despite access non-compliance with bushfire envelopes, Transparency and conflicts of interest handled.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 18 January 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/580): Short Stay enforcement push via RAUSTRA petition, Council defending two planning appeals, Budget/finance updates noted, Procurements approved confidentially, Bounce Hostel conditions tightened, TAFE homelessness colla...
- [General Committee Meeting — 15 January 2024](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/577): Bounce cafe trial approved to Jan 2025 with complaint-based monitoring, Council defending hospital and STA appeals, Budget Review delivers surplus and 73m capital, Tenders awarded.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 14 December 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/169): Waterways acceleration adopted with grants and Kabi Kabi collaboration, Fluoride petition referred, Housing land disposal in‑principle, DMP engagement approved, Audit/cyber resourcing flagged, Waste contracts extended.
- [General Committee Meeting — 11 December 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/181): Housing update, State‑approved planning amendments incl build‑to‑rent, Short‑stay conversions and land sale to Tier 1 community housing provider, Waste contract and recovery upgrade, Community shade consultation.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 5 December 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/204): Contract Award: Boreen Point to 1EIGHT on 5-yr term w/ 2-yr option, Value: single tender justified, Oversight: fixed-fee revenue share, Pre-caretaker approval, Environment: wastewater costs rise.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 5 December 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/215): Pomona Place engagement endorsed; budgets and quick wins planned, SEQ Plan recognises village character amid growth, Environment Strategy progress with resourcing gaps, roadmap to zero underway.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 16 November 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/168): Planning: Multiple short‑term accommodation expansions refused, RACV beyond urban boundary, Recycling: 8‑yr processing contract, Community: Grants to youth, Tourism: Endorsed Destination Noosa, Infrastructure: Awarded...
- [General Committee Meeting — 13 November 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/180): Major Development Refusal over biodiversity, density, stormwater and urban boundary, Roadside Café to cease with alternative site support, Grants approved, Recycling processing contract endorsed, Financials noted.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 7 November 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/203): Lease renewal: One-year for Sunrise Shops tenant balancing equity and stability, Capital program pressures prompt deferrals and controlled overruns, Grant caution and workforce planning emphasized.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 7 November 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/214): RACV eco-cabins opposed for urban boundary and koala habitat conflicts, State offsets questioned, Roadside cafe refused for parking impacts, Short-term accommodation intensification rejected, Noosa Springs deferred.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 26 October 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/167): River Plan deferred for consultation and costing, Assurances on powered vessels and State role, Planning decisions and appeals, Waste and Disaster plans adopted, Conflicts and reprimand.
- [General Committee Meeting — 23 October 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/179): Bunnings Trade height deferred pending justification and checks, ZEN 3-yr partnership approved, Finances ahead but cash tight, STA 515 deferred for compliance, Noosa Waters fees endorsed.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 10 October 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/202): Waste Plan adopted prioritizing diversion and organics processing, Rising levy pass-through acknowledged, Landfill life extended via diversion, Disaster Plan with tech upgrades approved, Caretaker constraints clarified.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 10 October 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/213): Planning: Bunnings Trade height, signage, vegetation to General Committee, Appeals: Council defending three court matters, ZEN: 3-yr coordinator funding w/ conflict clauses, Delegations noted.
- [Special Meeting — 3 October 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/250): SEQ plan submission and HSS lodged, Noosa height/character defended, Legal bid to curtail short‑term accommodation, Infrastructure gaps criticised, Housing diversity and land‑banking addressed, Procedural amendments d...
- [Ordinary Meeting — 21 September 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/166): River plan deferred for further consultation, Community unrest over Cooloola project and Pomona placemaking, Major planning refusals incl. Tewantin hospital, Audit and legal compliance updates noted.
- [General Committee Meeting — 18 September 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/178): Farm-stay at 59 Kabi Rd refused citing scale and bushfire risk, River Catchment Plan deferred for governance clarity, Finances strong, Contracts approved, Court appeal settled.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 12 September 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/201): Contract Award: Council unanimously chose Rosenlund for concrete crushing, 2-yr term with three 12‑month options, CEO authorised to finalise, Closed Session: s 254J prompted transparency concerns.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 12 September 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/212): Flying-fox SoMI endorsed: staged management and comms, Dispersal rejected, Goodchap St day surgery refused over zoning and water-quality conflicts, Satinay Dr subdivision refused for bushfire risk.
- [Ordinary Council — 17 August 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/9): MCU22/0039 refused for conflicts, Eastern Beaches Plan adopted with zero-tolerance, Contract CN00315 awarded to SGQ, Budget/Financials adopted, Waste Plan adopted, Audit/Cyber noted, Grants amended.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 8 August 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/200): Capital program and resourcing shortfalls reviewed, Asset data gaps prioritised, Holiday Parks strong results and surplus use unresolved, Governance and sustainability updates, Meeting rescheduling to Oct.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 8 August 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/211): MCU22/0039 refusal recommended for conflicts and constraints, Eastern Beaches plan strengthened, Shire-wide encroachments policy and visitor education, Delegation retained with reporting, Carpenters Road mapping issue...
- [Special Meeting — 3 August 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/246): Contracts: Awarded Black Mountain remediation, CEO allowed 11.5% variations, Lease: Approved 5-yr admin lease w/ two 3-yr options, Buyback: Resilient Homes Fund property, Transparency: Public excluded.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 20 July 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/164): Key development refusals, Noosa Springs hotel paused by applicant, Ozcare change and Boreen Point short‑term let approved, Water monitoring advanced, Land purchase authorised, Recusals upheld.
- [General Committee Meeting — 17 July 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/176): Hotel refused over Noosa Plan, urban boundary and odour risks, STA approved with pet/light limits, Mechanic deferred pending acoustic report, Burgess Creek transparency improved, Financials strong.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 11 July 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/199): Contract awarded for Arkana Dr retaining wall to Sunshine Civil Solutions, Grant-funded, Durable rock design, Value-engineered, Probity/confidentiality upheld, Traffic managed w/ comms, Dry-season start, Unanimous app...
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 11 July 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/210): Noosa Springs Hotel controversy sent to General Committee over odour and bushfire risks, Sunshine Beach and Picture Point refusals upheld, Environment Levy purchase approved, conflicts managed.
- [Special Meeting — 30 June 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/234): Budget adopted with marginal surplus, rates set, expanded capital and flood recovery programs, Equity measures amid land revaluations, KPIs and transparency strengthened, Environmental investments, Consultation retained.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 15 June 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/163): Parking petition addressed by CEO, Boating study challenged and Chaplin Park rejected, Environment and climate grants approved, Encroachments Policy adopted, Housing lease expanded, Battery tender approved.
- [General Committee Meeting — 12 June 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/31): Delegations tightened, Explicit DA triggers, Community Battery via CEO delegation, Encroachments adopted, Boating capacity concerns, Environment grants awarded, Financial surplus, EPS compactor approved.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 6 June 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/198): Boating infrastructure prioritised with environmental checks, Chaplin Park rejected, Parking tech and trailer reforms advanced, River protections reaffirmed, Community housing lease expanded 20 years, Grants approved.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 6 June 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/209): Community Battery tender escalated; 00,000 federal grant with proposed sole‑source not‑for‑profit, Climate grants approved amid conflicts, River management with State anchoring limits and seagrass, Transparency reinfo...
- [Special Meeting — 22 May 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/232): Draft 2023/24 Budget released for two-week consultation, Economic pressures addressed, modest surplus, Rates mostly below CPI, Capital works 9m and environmental initiatives, Community engagement prioritized.
- [Ordinary Meeting — 18 May 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/162): Native Title consent, CEO delegated, Quamby Place parking petition actioned, Audit/Cyber no incidents, ShapingSEQ, SEQ Climate Alliance, Bridge awarded, Lease approved, Finance/Operational noted.
- [General Committee Meeting — 15 May 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/174): Bridge to Ark; safety/comms/env noted, Procurement gender push, Finance surplus/liquidity clarified, Consultancy transparency, Burgess Creek coordination, Housing amendments pending, Native title consent, RAL22/0028 n...
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 9 May 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/197): Lease Approved: Sunrise Shops, 5-yr lease w/ 6 months rent‑free and two 5‑yr options, Capital Program: progress, Disaster Recovery: approx. 0m, Workforce: capacity/wellbeing, CEO departure.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 9 May 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/208): SEQCRA membership approved, Three‑year term, Emissions cuts, Shaping SEQ Great Places nominations advanced, Thirty‑business‑day consultation confirmed, Native Title and development application referred to Committee fo...
- [Special Meeting — 27 April 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/219): Corporate Plan 2023–2028 adopted with digital reporting, Environment confirmed top priority, Transport shifts to movement/connectivity, Housing challenges flagged, Accountability and inclusive consultation emphasised,...
- [Ordinary Meeting — 20 April 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/135): Conservation policy and plan amendments to State review, Tourism Noosa funding aligned to Corporate Plan, Lions Park parking petition, Short-term accom. approval and appeal settlement, finance/procurement.
- [General Committee Meeting — 17 April 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/150): Short-term accommodation approved with conditions, Tourist Accommodation Zone Review advanced to State review, Tourism Noosa deed strengthened with reporting and alignment, Budget surplus improved.
- [Services & Organisation Committee Meeting — 11 April 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/153): Tourism Noosa: Performance‑tied deed, static funding, governance, contingency control, DMP reshape, Wastewater: End outfalls, 100% recycling, AMPs: Parks plan, data reset, MOU: Noosa‑Gympie waste.
- [Planning & Environment Committee Meeting — 11 April 2023](https://noosawatch.com/meeting/149): Conservation policies amended, resourcing sought, Split zoning launched, VCA equity, rate refunds, Small Business Charter joined, Tinbeerwah STA escalated, code dispute, Court appeal settled.