14 councils across NSW have notified IPART of their intention to apply for a special variation to increase their general income above the rate peg in 2019-20.
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Randwick City Council’s application to increase general income by more than the rate peg of 2.3% from 1 July 2018.The council applied for an increase of 7.6% in 2018-19 followed
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has not approved Willoughby Council’s application to increase its general income to fund the $1.5 million upgrade of the Northbridge Plaza car park.The council applied to increase its overall
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Balranald Shire Council’s application to almost double the income generated by rates over the next seven years.The council has received approval to permanently increase its gener
This Media Release list the councils that have notified IPART of their intention to apply for either a special variation to increase their general income above the rate peg, or for a minimum rate increase, in 2017-18.
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Hawkesbury City Council’s application to increase general income by more than the rate peg of 2.3% from 1 July 2018.The council has received approval to permanently increase its
This Media Release outlines the details of the twelve applications that have been received by IPART from NSW local councils to increase their general revenue above the rate peg in 2016-17.
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has not approved the application from Upper Hunter Shire Council to increase rates above the rate peg over the next three years.
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved application from Kempsey Shire council to increase general income above the 2.3% rate peg from 1 July 2018.Kempsey Shire Council will be able to extend its environmental levy for
IPART is seeking feedback on draft recommendations for potential changes to the local government rating system which aim to provide councils with more options to levy rates, whilst ensuring NSW ratepayers would be protected against excessive rate
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Bellingen Shire Council’s application to permanently increase rates by a cumulative 19.1% over the next three years, 11.6% more than the assumed rate peg increase over this perio
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Lismore City Council’s application to renew its special business rate levy for another 5 years.
IPART has approved in part Kiama Council’s application, as it did not sufficiently detail the proposed special variation in its Integrated Planning and Reporting documents.Instead of a permanent cumulative increase of 19.1% over three years, we ap
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Clarence Valley Council’s application to permanently increase rates by a cumulative 26.0% over the next three years, 18.5% more than the assumed rate peg increase over the period
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Shoalhaven City Council application to increase rates by a cumulative 29.1% over the next three years.The additional revenue will enable Shoalhaven to improve its financial susta
Thirteen councils across NSW have applied to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to increase their general revenue above the rate peg in 2018-19.
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved application from Ballina Shire Council to increase general income above the 2.3% rate peg from 1 July 2018.Ballina Shire Council has received approval to permanently increase its
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal is conducting a series of regional workshops as part of its review of the revenue framework for local government.
