Information Registers
Below is a list of registers held by Council. Click on a name to see details.
| Register | Description | Related legislation |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts Register | Details all current contracts over the value of $150,000 entered into by Council (does not include employment contracts). | Section 27 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 |
| Council Position Statements Register | Details of any stance or position taken by Council via a resolution that outlines a defined position on a topic not covered separately by Council policy. | Voluntary register published at Council's discretion |
| Council Resolutions Status | A report on the implementation status of Council Resolutions that have been resolved by the elected Council in the 2024-28 Council term. | Voluntary register published at Council's discretion |
| Council Voting Register | A listing of how each Councillor in attendance at a meeting voted in relation to resolutions of Council. | Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993. Includes additional voluntary information |
| Current Leases and Licences of Council | A listing of Council land, buildings or facilities currently subject to a lease or licence to occupy that benefits another party. | Voluntary register published at Council's discretion |
| Data Breach Notification Register | Details of any data breach of Council records and systems when it is not reasonably practical to notify any or all of the individuals affected by the breach directly. May also include voluntary breach disclosures, even if impacted individuals are notified separately. | Part 6A of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 |
| Delegations Register | Shows the relevant powers and authorities provided to Council under various legislation that have been delegated by the Council to the General Manager and Lord Mayor. Also shows any of those powers or authorities that the General Manager has sub-delegated to other staff of the Council. | Voluntary register published at Council's discretion |
| Designated Officers' Disclosure of Interests | Annual disclosure of pecuniary interest forms lodged by Councillors and designated officers of Council. | Clause 4.27 of the Model Code of Conduct |
| Development Application Register | This register details applications for development consent within the Wollongong Local Government Area. | Section 4.58 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 |
| Development Approvals | All determinations of applications for development consent and complying development certificates (including the terms of development consents and certificates). Also includes any decisions on appeals from any determinations. | Section 4.58 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 |
| Development Contributions Register | Details of all contributions made to Council that are required to be made by a developer of land within the Wollongong Local Government Area. | Clause 217 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 |
| Disclosure Log | Information about access applications made to Council where there is the belief that the information may be of interest to other members of the public. | Section 25 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 |
| Graffiti Removal Register | Details of any graffiti removal work carried out by Council, including the owner or occupier of the premises on which the graffiti was situated. Includes the actual cost, or an estimate of the cost, of carrying out the work. | Section 13 of the Graffiti Control Act 2008 |
| Investments Register | Copies of the monthly report to Council that details the investment portfolio in terms of performance, percentage exposure of total portfolio, maturity date and changes in market value. | Voluntary register published at Council's discretion. |
| Land Register | Details of all land vested in or under the control of Council. Includes the address or location of the land, the name of the owner of the land, the classification of the land, and whether there is a plan of management for the land. | Section 53 of the Local Government Act 2009 |
| Planning Agreements Register | Details of all relevant planning agreements that Council has entered into. Includes the names of the parties to the agreement and a description of the development to which the agreement relates. | Clause 206 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 |
| Policy Register | A list of, and link to, all policies adopted by the Council. | Section 18 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 |
| Political Donations and Gifts | Links to a register on the NSW Electoral Commission website. The register details any political donations or gifts made to Councillors or Council staff by applicants for planning or development related applications. | Section 10.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 |
| Tree Removal Register | Details of all approvals for trees that have been removed from public land. | Section 4.58 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 |
| Variations to Development Standards Register | Details of development applications where variations from development standards were applied for. Includes link to the NSW Planning Portal to view applications lodged from 1 November 2023. | Clause 4.6 of the Standard Instrument - Local Environmental Plan |