Council adopts updated fees and charges
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has adopted its 2025–2026 Fees and Charges Register, to take effect from 1 July 2025.
The changes, that will remain in place until 30 June 2026, were adopted by Councillors at the May Ordinary Meeting of Council.
Council’s Finance Portfolio Councillor and Deputy Mayor, Cr Chris Wilson said adopting the fees and charges served as a vital component of Council’s annual budget process.
“It ensures cost recovery fees are an actual reflection of the cost of delivering the associated services, and like many households and businesses, Council is still experiencing an increase in the costs of materials, services and labour caused by inflation.
“By adopting these changes, it also guarantees we comply with legislative requirements of the Local Government Act 2009,” he said.
For the 2025–2026 financial year, the forecast revenue from fees and charges is approximately $8.6 million.
“Fees and charges are a user pays system, so only those who need the service are charged and other ratepayers are not burdened unnecessarily.
“The revenue expected from fees and charges is an important source of revenue and helps to offset Council’s reliance on general rates,” Cr Wilson said.
Cost recovery fees are generally set to align closely with the full cost of providing the relevant services.
“The majority of fees have increased within Council’s indexed percentage of 3.8 per cent, which is in line with Council’s long-term financial plan and the Queensland Council Cost Index.
“In some instances, fees and charges have been set to achieve Council’s requirement to have business units generate sufficient income during the year to cover their respective operating costs, plus a return on capital.
“Other adjustments to the fee amount may be the result of changing costs or service levels, where fees have been combined or abolished, or where fees have been rounded for ease of use,” Cr Wilson said.
To view the Fees and Charges 2025-2026, visit https://www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-services/fees-and-charges or contact Council on 1300 005 872 for more information.
