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Council's forms are generally available in PDF format and you can apply online for a variety of applications. Most forms require you to provide personal information which we use to process your application or request.
Grants & sponsorship
Council supports the community with a variety of funding and in-kind assistance for events, arts, sport and more.
Property searches (land record, building, zoning, sewer etc)
Search for property information with our Property Report Tool, land record search, building file and plan search, plumbing and sewer plan records, planning searches, flood zone and storm tide information, easements and covenants, Building Envelope Plans, zoning and overlays.
Last Updated: 5 October 2021
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Council's voice on State planning reforms
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