Transparency Portal
The Transparency Portal is an online portal that puts detailed financial and other Council performance data at the community’s fingertips.
Council is committed to transparency, accountability and integrity. We believe in open channels of communication and making it easy for residents to access information about our decision-making, services and operations.
The portal has been established to improve public access to council data, including detailed financial reports, governance outcomes, planning and community services. The range of data available through the portal will be continually expanded.
Plans and reports
Corporate Plan
The five-year plan provides a blueprint for Council to achieve a sustainable future for our region.
Operational Plan
Key activities and actions Council will undertake for the financial year in accordance with the adopted Annual Budget.
Latest Annual Report
Our Annual Report charts our financial performance and progress on key projects over the past financial year.
CEO monthly report
Outlines key operational activities and associated metrics, and updates on major initiatives and projects.
Monthly financial report
Financial performance reports for each month monitor actual performance against budget.
Rates Benchmarking Report
The 2023-24 benchmarking exercise revealed Cairns ratepayers pay some of the lowest rates and utility charges when compared to similar local government areas.
State of Environment reports
View data on water and energy consumption, rainfall and temperature, development and growth, and waste and recycling.
State of Procurement report
The latest State of Procurement report reveals Council directly supported 3,578 local jobs with a total of $339 million, or 87% Council’s total expenditure, spent at Cairns businesses.
Other key information
Annual Budget
Council's annual budget ensures adequate revenue to fund expenditure, including infrastructure to service the region.
Council meetings
Ordinary meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (unless an alternative date has been advertised) and are chaired by the Mayor.
Councillor Conduct Register
The Local Government Act 2009 requires Council to publish a Councillor Conduct Complaints Register, listing complaints made against councillors and the outcome of these complaints.
Development applications
Development Applications Online is Council's lodgement and viewing portal. You can view and track any applications on public notification.
Have your say
View our current public consultations, contribute your ideas and share feedback on things that affect your community.
Major projects
See current major infrastructure projects and services that aim to preserve and improve our way of life.
Our Cairns 2024
The Our Cairns Survey will give Council a deeper understanding of resident perspectives, help us improve services and prioritise initiatives for a better Cairns.
Register of interests
The Local Government Act 2009 requires Councillors to disclose their financial and non-financial particulars in a Register of Interests.
Contracts awarded over $200,000
As required under the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council publishes a list of contracts worth $200,000 (ex GST) or more. The report is updated monthly.
Rates, fees & charges
Council levies rates against residential and commercial properties to help fund essential services. Statutory fees and charges are set each financial year.
Right to information
Council collects and stores information about the region, properties, land, individuals, even animals. Legislation governs your rights to information and privacy
Last Updated: 22 July 2024
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