Noosa Council Meetings — 2026

25 Noosa Shire Council meetings from 2026, each with a full transcript, official minutes, Deep Insight and video.

  1. Ordinary Meeting17 September 20261 hour 23 mins Meeting #966 Holts Rd rezoning opposed over lack of site-specific studies and water catchment risks, Offsets policy adopted, Financials and surcharge removal, Peregian Hub 3-yr lease, 3-yr option. Councillors: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Acting Director Infrastructure Services Bill Haddrill, Acting Director Community Services Paul BrinkmanDeputations: Andrew Savage, Rosemary Baker, Bradley SimpsonPublic: Joanne Hoey ChairFrank WilkieMost recorded airtimeWayne Deane · 9mRecorded motions4 decided · 4 carriedRecorded contested divisions1Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance7 councillors present
  2. General Committee Meeting8 September 20261 hour 15 mins Meeting #955 HubMind approved: 3-yr lease w/ 3-yr option, Biosecurity Surveillance Program authorised with safeguards/reporting, Police land explored for essential worker housing, Closed-session transparency addressed, Items unanimous. Committee Members: Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun WalshApologies: Frank Wilkie ChairJessica PhillipsMost recorded airtimeBen Derrick · 12mRecorded motions7 decided · 7 carriedRecorded contested divisions0Amendments1 · 1 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0
  3. Ordinary Meeting20 August 20265 hours 15 mins 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. Councillors: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh, Acting Director Community Services Paul BrinkmanDeputations: Cecile Saraiva, David Jones, Anthony Slattery, Adrian ReedPublic: Eduoard Riottot, Mathew Hoffman, Pat Spicer ChairFrank WilkieMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 58mRecorded motions17 decided · 15 carriedRecorded contested divisions7Amendments3 · 3 carriedNotified Motions2Conflicts of Interest0Attendance7 councillors present
  4. General Committee Meeting11 August 20267 hours 13 mins 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. Committee Members: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh, Acting Director Community Services Paul BrinkmanApologies: Brian Stockwell ChairBrian StockwellMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 1h 7mRecorded motions22 decided · 17 carriedRecorded contested divisions7Amendments7 · 1 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0
  5. Ordinary Meeting16 July 20266 hours 34 mins 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. Councillors: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun WalshDeputations: Frances Atkins, Tayce Scott, Kirsten Norden, Jacqueline Gray, Melinda GannonPublic: Susan Dewar ChairFrank WilkieMost recorded airtimeFrank Wilkie · 1h 5mRecorded motions20 decided · 18 carriedRecorded contested divisions6Amendments5 · 4 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest3Attendance7 councillors present
  6. General Committee Meeting7 July 20265 hours 47 mins 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. Committee Members: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh ChairBrian StockwellMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 57mRecorded motions19 decided · 16 carriedRecorded contested divisions4Amendments6 · 3 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest2
  7. Special Meeting23 June 20261 hour 20 mins 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. Councillors: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh ChairFrank WilkieMost recorded airtimeFrank Wilkie · 31mRecorded motions28 decided · 28 carriedRecorded contested divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0Attendance7 councillors present
  8. Ordinary Meeting18 June 20264 hours 13 mins 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. Councillors: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh, Director Community Services Kerri Contini ChairFrank WilkieMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 30mRecorded motions17 decided · 16 carriedRecorded contested divisions6Amendments2 · 1 carriedNotified Motions1Conflicts of Interest4Attendance7 councillors present
  9. General Committee Meeting9 June 20266 hours 36 mins 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. Committee Members: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun WalshApologies: Frank Wilkie ChairBrian StockwellMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 1h 22mRecorded motions31 decided · 25 carriedRecorded contested divisions9Amendments7 · 2 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0
  10. Ordinary Meeting21 May 20261 hour 25 mins 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. Councillors: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Acting Director Strategy And Environment Anita Lakeland, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun WalshApologies: Brian Stockwell ChairFrank WilkieMost recorded airtimeZach Morton-Adair · 17mRecorded motions13 decided · 13 carriedRecorded contested divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest2Attendance6 councillors present · 1 apology
  11. General Committee Meeting12 May 20264 hours 2 mins 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. Committee Members: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh ChairBrian StockwellMost recorded airtimeBrian Stockwell · 22mRecorded motions20 decided · 20 carriedRecorded contested divisions1Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest3
  12. Ordinary Meeting16 April 20262 hours 52 mins 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. Councillors: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh, Acting Director Development & Regulation Patrick MurphyDeputations: Francis Murray ChairFrank WilkieMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 27mRecorded motions15 decided · 15 carriedRecorded contested divisions3Amendments3 · 3 carriedNotified Motions1Conflicts of Interest1Attendance7 councillors present
  13. General Committee Meeting13 April 20262 hours 19 mins 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. Committee Members: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh, Acting Director Development & Regulation Patrick Murphy ChairBrian StockwellMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 21mRecorded motions13 decided · 10 carriedRecorded contested divisions3Amendments1 · 1 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0
  14. Services & Organisation Committee Meeting7 April 202636 mins 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. Committee Members: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank WilkieNon Committee Members: Amelia Lorentson, Tom WegenerExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt ChairKaren FinzelMost recorded airtimeKaren Finzel · 6mRecorded motions7 decided · 7 carriedRecorded contested divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0
  15. Planning & Environment Committee Meeting7 April 202610 mins 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. Committee Members: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank WilkieNon Committee Members: Karen FinzelExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Acting Director Development & Regulation Patrick Murphy ChairAmelia LorentsonMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 4mRecorded motions2 decided · 2 carriedRecorded contested divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0
  16. Ordinary Meeting19 March 20261 hour 14 mins 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. Councillors: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Acting Director Infrastructure Services Craig YoungPublic: Brian O'Connor ChairFrank WilkieMost recorded airtimeFrank Wilkie · 24mRecorded motions12 decided · 12 carriedRecorded contested divisions4Amendments3 · 3 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest1Attendance7 councillors present
  17. General Committee Meeting16 March 20263 hours 21 mins 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. Committee Members: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Acting Director Infrastructure Services Craig Young ChairBrian StockwellMost recorded airtimeBrian Stockwell · 28mRecorded motions11 decided · 9 carriedRecorded contested divisions3Amendments7 · 3 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest1
  18. Services & Organisation Committee Meeting10 March 20261 hour 9 mins 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. Committee Members: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank WilkieNon Committee Members: Tom WegenerExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh, Director Strategy & Environment Kim Rawlings, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt ChairKaren FinzelMost recorded airtimeKaren Finzel · 9mRecorded motions8 decided · 8 carriedRecorded contested divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0
  19. Planning & Environment Committee Meeting10 March 202629 mins 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. Committee Members: Amelia Lorentson, Frank Wilkie, Brian Stockwell, Tom WegenerNon Committee Members: Karen Finzel, Jessica PhillipsExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh ChairAmelia LorentsonMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 10mRecorded motions5 decided · 5 carriedRecorded contested divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0
  20. Ordinary Meeting19 February 20261 hour 21 mins 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. Councillors: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh, Acting Director Strategy And Environment Anita LakelandPublic: Andy Taylor, Pat Spicer ChairFrank WilkieMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 16mRecorded motions11 decided · 11 carriedRecorded contested divisions2Amendments1 · 1 carriedNotified Motions1Conflicts of Interest0Attendance7 councillors present
  21. General Committee Meeting16 February 20262 hours 11 mins 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. Committee Members: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Frank Wilkie, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Community Services Kerri Contini, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Acting Director Strategy And Environment Anita Lakeland, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun WalshApologies: Tom Wegener ChairBrian StockwellMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 19mRecorded motions7 decided · 7 carriedRecorded contested divisions1Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0
  22. Services & Organisation Committee Meeting10 February 20261 hour 22 mins 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. Committee Members: Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Frank WilkieNon Committee Members: Tom WegenerExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh ChairKaren FinzelMost recorded airtimeKaren Finzel · 15mRecorded motions8 decided · 8 carriedRecorded contested divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0
  23. Planning & Environment Committee Meeting10 February 20261 hour 52 mins 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 resilience identified. Committee Members: Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank WilkieExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Director Strategy And Environment Kim Rawlings, Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh ChairAmelia LorentsonMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 23mRecorded motions9 decided · 9 carriedRecorded contested divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0
  24. Ordinary Meeting22 January 20263 hours 17 mins 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. Councillors: Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola WilsonExecutive: Acting Chief Executive Officer Richard MacGillivray, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Acting Director Infrastructure Services Chris Steel, Acting Director Community Services Paul BrinkmanDeputations: Willy Ostwald, Jill Brownlee, Pat SpicerPublic: Rhea Den Braasem, John Spencer, Brian O'Connor, Pat Spicer ChairFrank WilkieMost recorded airtimeFrank Wilkie · 38mRecorded motions9 decided · 7 carriedRecorded contested divisions3Amendments3 · 0 carriedNotified Motions2Conflicts of Interest0Attendance7 councillors present
  25. General Committee Meeting19 January 20261 hour 14 mins 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. Committee Members: Brian Stockwell, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom Wegener, Frank WilkieExecutive: Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock, Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray, Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt, Acting Director Infrastructure Services Chris Steel, Acting Director Community Services Paul BrinkmanApologies: Nicola Wilson ChairBrian StockwellMost recorded airtimeAmelia Lorentson · 16mRecorded motions6 decided · 6 carriedRecorded contested divisions0Amendments0 · 0 carriedNotified Motions0Conflicts of Interest0

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