The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is responsible for setting the rate peg each year. For 2013/14, we have set the rate peg at 3.4%.
IPART is seeking stakeholder views on how councils should index contribution rates between the adoption of a local infrastructure contribution plan, and the revision of the contributions plan.
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has set the Rate Peg for 2014/15 at 2.3%. The rate peg determines the maximum allowable percentage increase in general income (mainly rates income) for most local councils in NSW.
IPART has released a rate of return discussion paper to facilitate discussion at the stakeholder hearing into its rail access review of the rate of return and remaining mine life from 1 July 2009.
This Information Paper sets out our research into the impact of population growth on council costs and revenues. This information informed our draft recommendation.
The results of our public survey regarding our draft decisions on prices Central Coast Council can charge for water, wastewater and stormwater services.
This Information Paper provides guidance to councils about IPART's approach to assessing the criteria for community consultation, and how to consult with their communities about proposed special variation and minimum rate increases.
Under the new planning reforms developed by the New South Wales Government, councils will be able to levy developers Local Infrastructure Contributions (LICs) to meet the efficient cost of providing ‘essential infrastructure’.
Information paper prepared as part of IPART's review of the regulatory framework for setting of rates and charges for Local Government services in NSW.
