Access to information

Open access information is available free of charge and is published on our website.

Council must release this information unless it's not in the public interest to do so.

TIP: Use the Search bar at the top right hand corner of this webpage to see if the information you’re looking for is already available.

Information in this category includes:

• Corporate Planning, Performance, and budget
• Publication Guide
• Open Access Information not released.
• Disclosure log of access applications
• Disclosure of Interests
• Register of Government Contracts
• Register of Planning Decisions
• Delegations of Authority

See Corporate management

Authorised proactive release means that, in addition to the information we must release, Council is encouraged to proactively release as much other information as possible for free or at the lowest possible cost.

This information can only be released if it's in the public interest for the information to be released.

TIP: Use the Search bar at the top right hand corner of this webpage to see if the information you’re looking for is already available.

Some Council information is not typically available to the public.

Informal release means you can apply to access any Council information that's not publicly available, and we'll provide the information if it's in the public interest and reasonable conditions are met. For example, you may apply to access information about yourself but not someone else.

If the information relates to a property it is likely you will need to request a Council archive file search. 

Prior to lodging a request for an archive search check the Application Register to see if the information is already available.

This process is subect to Council's Adopted Fees and Charges:

• Archive Search Processing Fee $52
• Archive File Retrieval $46 per file
• Urgent Processing file request $90 per file

Standard archive searches take 10 business days for the request to be completed.

Urgent processing file requests take 3-5 business days for Council to complete.

You will need to fill out an Archive Request Form.

Nothing in the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 or the associated Regulations requires or permits Council to make open access information available in any way that would constitute an infringement of copyright.

Plans and other copyright documents will only be made available for viewing at Council’s Civic Centre. If you require copies you will need to gain written permission from the copyright owner/architect. Their contact details can be provided to you upon request.

If you are seeking information relating to adjoining property owner details select the tab further down the page.

For certain information, you will need to submit a formal release application.

This applies if the information you're seeking involves or is likely to involve:

• information about a third party, whether an individual or a business
• confidential information
• commercial-in-confidence considerations
• current or proposed legal action
• A substantial investment of Council time or resources to meet your request.

To request information of this kind, please complete a GIPA application form

To assist you with your application please read the IPC Tips for framing your information access application

Please refer to the Information and Privacy Commission for more information.  

If you require the details of an adjoining property owner, these are the options available to you –

• Speak to your neighbour, tenant or managing agent;
• Do a title search through Land Registry Services;
• Lodge a form with Council. Please submit the Request for Adjoining Property Owner Details web form.
• Council takes the privacy of individuals seriously and will not release personal information without permission.

For further information, please visit the NSW Community & Justice website.

 Disclosure log of access applications

 Access to Information Policy

Register of Government Contracts