FAQs

Our draft Delivery Program 2017-22 and Operational Plans 2021-22 outline actions Council will undertake to achieve the objectives and strategies outlined in the Our Community Strategic Plan. 

The document includes: 

• Our 5-year Delivery Program (2017-22) and 1-year Operational Plan (2021-22), by Outcome 
• Financial Management, including projected income, cashflow and financial position 
• Capital Works Program 
• Rates and Charges

Our Community Strategic Plan is a 10-year plan that identifies our community’s vision for the future. It outlines the community’s priorities and aspirations, and how these can be achieved. 

Our Strategic Plan, is a ‘whole of community’ plan, in which all levels of government, business, educational institutions, community groups and individuals have an important role to play.

All official submissions received will be considered and reported to Council in the preparation of the final documents.

You can join our online forum here, phone our Corporate Strategy team on 02 9710 0442 or email ssc@ssc.nsw.gov.au

It is being proposed that the Cronulla CBD Special Rate no longer be levied as of 1 July 2021.

The revenue that was previously raised through this Special Rate will now be collected from all rateable properties across the Sutherland Shire. On average, this will result in an additional $6.46 being added to each property for the 2021/22 financial year.

Council will be able to use this revenue on providing its services and investing in asset renewal across the Shire.

The rate peg determines the maximum percentage amount by which a council may increase its general income for the year. It is set by the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).Councils have discretion to determine how to allocate the rate peg increase between different ratepayer categories. 

The rate peg sets the maximum increase in each council's general income for the financial year.  The rate peg applies to general income in total, and not to individual ratepayers’ rates. As long as its general income remains within the set maximum increase, councils may increase categories of rates by higher or lower than the rate peg.

The rate peg for 2021/22 is 2.0%