The services we provide include building and maintaining roads, libraries, parks, playgrounds, protecting our coastline and strengthening our local economy.

Rates comprise 78 per cent of our operating income. We review our policies each year to ensure a fair distribution of payments for ratepayers across the various categories. Rates are a form of taxation based on property values (as determined by the Valuer-General).

State concessions are available for eligible ratepayers and state Senior Card holders are eligible to postpone rates. Other ratepayers who meet certain criteria may be eligible for Council rebates, capping or remissions.