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Online DAs only from January 1

The NSW Government has mandated that all Development Applications lodged with us must be through the NSW Online Planning Portal from 1 January 2021 ...

Energy Advice Service

Council has partnered with the Australian Energy Foundation to provide you with independent energy advice...

Local Emergencies Disaster Dashboard

Council has a Disaster Dashboard to help you prepare for, cope and recover from any local emergency...

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Latest News

Councillors community and staff members pose inside a community hall

Council Recognised in Major State Awards

Published 7 June 2021

Council’s people-centred approach to helping the community recover from the 2019 bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic saw us reach the finals of the 2021 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards...

Tradespeople installing solar panels on a roof

Council Powering Ahead with Energy Goals

Published 7 June 2021

Switching to electric vehicles using renewable power and expanding our rollout of solar power are among the proposals that will help us reach our renewable energy and emissions reductions goals for 2030...

STILL: National Still Life Award 2021 Finalists Announced

Published 7 June 2021

Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery has unveiled its shortlist of finalists from a record number of entries by artists across Australia, all vying for the $30,000 prize, Still: National Still Life Award 2021...

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Building and Construction

Certification

Information to help you decide if you need approvals before beginning a development.

Building and Compliance Certificate Templates

Information to assist builders and sub-contractors in providing the necessary information to satisfy the certification requirements of the Principal Certifying Authority.