Council Meetings

Council meets to discuss, debate and make decision on issues of public importance. The role of the governing body includes to direct and control the affairs of Council and provide effective civic leadership.

Public attendance at Council and Committee of Council meetings

Council encourages the community to participate in City decision making. As part of our Covid safe practices we strongly encourage member of the public to watch the proceedings of Council Meetings live as well as view past meetings via the Council Meeting webcasting page.

Agenda and Business Papers for Council and Committee of Council meetings

Business papers for Council and Committee of Council meetings are available on our website ahead of the meetings.

Council meeting papers can be accessed under the heading Search for council meetings agenda and minutes at the bottom of this page. A hard copy of the business is available on a request.

Our Council Meetings are governed by the following:

Council meeting dates

Webcasting of Council meetings

City of Newcastle is streaming live video and audio of our Council Meetings and Committee Meetings. View current and past Council meetings recordings.


Archived minutes

If you are searching for archived minutes pre 2015, please complete this form. Otherwise use the search below for minutes from 2015 onwards.


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