Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is responsible for the control of traffic on all roads in NSW. In order to effectively deal with the large number and range of traffic related matters effectively, TfNSW delegates certain aspects of the control of traffic on local roads to Councils.
The Transport for NSW 2025 Authorisation and Delegation for Prescribed Traffic Control Devices and Regulation of Traffic provides Councils with:
- TfNSW’s power under s115 of the Roads Act 1993 to ‘regulate traffic’ (i.e. restrict or prohibit passage) for any purpose.
- Authorisation under s122 of the Road Transport Act 2013 for the use of prescribed traffic control devices (PTCD).
As part of this delegation, Transport for NSW has created Local Transport Forums to better reflect function of advice and coordination across all transport modes and avoid confusion with ‘committee’ as defined in the Local Government Act 1993. Local Transport Forum serves as an advisory body that provides technical advice, coordination, and expertise to support councils in decision making for unclassified and regional roads.
The Local Transport Forum does not hold approval authority or make decisions.
Local Transport Forum meetings are convened and managed by the City of Coffs Harbour and meeting proceedings will be made public within 3 months after a meeting.
Local Transport Forum membership includes representatives of the following:
- City of Coffs Harbour staff
- City of Coffs Harbour Councillor George Cecato (appointed 25/09/2025, Res No. 2025/212)
- Transport for NSW
- NSW Police Force
- The local Member(s) of NSW Parliament
- The operator of any public passenger service likely to be affected by traffic control work proposed by the City of Coffs Harbour
Report an issue
You can report a roads, traffic or safety issue to the City of Coffs Harbour. We will assess your issue and share with you how it may be resolved. Not all issues will be referred to the Local Transport Forum. Please see how to Report a roads or traffic issue
Traffic Management for Local Events
If you are organising a special event that has the potential to affect traffic or transport, you may have to submit a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to the City to manage the risks and have your event approved.
For detailed information on road closures and traffic management head to the Coffs Coast Events website or see the Traffic Management Plan template provided by Transport for NSW.
Local Transport Forum Meeting Minutes