Proposed Changes to 2025/26 Schedule of Fees & Charges

Council is proposing some changes to its adopted 2025/26 Schedule of Fees & Charges in response to the NSW State Government announcing increases to a number of statutory fees and charges.

Copies of Rates Notices

Council is therefore proposing to introduce new fees relating to the provision of copies of rates notices and statements of rates.

To date, Council has been absorbing the cost of these services while neighbouring Councils generally pass them on in the form of a fee for service.

Copy of rates / instalment notice	$25.00
Rates statement letter (1 rating year)	$25.00
Rates statement letter (each additional rating year)	$8.00

In the last twelve months Council received over 1,100 requests. Experience tells us that the introduction of a fee will see a substantial reduction in requests. Income will be monitored over the course of 2025/26 and adjustments made during quarterly budget reviews.

Rate Hire Charges

Further, as a result of changed operational arrangements for the Greenwich Senior Citizens Centre, Council needs to set its own hire charges. The charges recommended below are set at the same level as the Living and Learning Centre Meeting Room / Lounge.

Concession	$31 per hour or $186 per day
General	$52 per hour or $310 per day
Commercial	$124 per hour or $744 per day

These new fees will need to be advertised for 28 days prior to adoption. A recommendation has been included to give effect to this.

Have Your Say

Provide your feedback below by 29 July 2025 via the survey below.
You can also submit feedback by emailing service@lanecove.nsw.gov.au with the subject: SU10128