Fees & Charges Summary of Changes
Below is a summary of fees & charges that are new,deleted, above/below indexation threshold of 3.6% or rewording.
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In 2021/22, Council harmonised the Domestic Waste Management Charge (DWMC) in conjunction with General Rates harmonisation. It was proposed to provide a DWMC partial cost recovery charge over 7 years drawing down on the reserve by $7m over this period. This was to smooth out the impacts of changes caused by General Rates Harmonisation. In addition, the prior two financial years were generating a surplus of $5m and Council had a reserve balance of $30m. The DWMC was to transition over 7 years and increase above CPI in order to achieve a cost neutral charge by year 7.
Since the commencement of this offering, several factors have contributed to the reserve being depleted and an increase in the cost base. Whilst the reserve had a contingency to wear a portion of these costs, the gap between revenue and expenses is widening, further depleting the reserve in future. The increase above indexation is to bring the reserve to a healthy balance gradually over time.
240L FOGO green bin charge for weekly service to schools and early learning centres only per Council Resolution
PLANNING | RESOURCE RECOVERY | IWC REPLACEMENT BINS
If replacement required through loss, damage, misuse or neglect. Please note, not all bins are available to all service areas. Up to 3 bins are replaced free of charge, after that the following charges apply: First, second and third bins are free in a financial year after that the following fees apply;
PLANNING | URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
Inner West Sustainability Hub Electric vehicle charging at 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131. Rate per kWh
COMMUNITY I Sports & Recreation I Inner West Aquatic Facilities I
The following outlines the consolidated fees and charges for our three major Inner West Aquatic Centres; Ashfield Aquatic Centre, Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre and Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre. Where a fee is different to another centre, the fee will be listed under the "Additional Inner West Aquatic Fee" section. Fees that apply only to a specific centre, including seasonal facilities such as Dawn Fraser Baths and Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre, or centre specific services such as spa, steam and sauna access at Ashfield Aquatic Centre, are listed under the “Additional Inner West Aquatic Fees” section.
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I Facility Bookings. 50% of booking fee will be forfeited if cancellation is not provided within 72 hours notice period A 20% deposit is required to confirm your booking. Cancellations made with less than seventy two (72) hours’ notice will result in the deposit being forfeited. Failure to attend your booking (no show) will result in the full booking fee being forfeited. Bookings are not rescheduled or refunded due to inclement weather. Entry fees apply.
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50% of booking fee will be forfeited if cancellation is not provided within 72 hours notice period A 20% deposit is required to confirm your booking. Cancellations made with less than seventy two (72) hours’ notice will result in the deposit being forfeited. Failure to attend your booking (no show) will result in the full booking fee being forfeited. Bookings are not rescheduled or refunded due to inclement weather. Entry fees apply.
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CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES - Early Learning Centres |Balmain - Rozelle Occasional Care|Venue Hire
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1 Food van Local
2 Food Van Non-Local
ENGINEERING | TECHNICAL SERVICES | ENGINEERING DESIGN INSPECTIONS
2 Infrastructure Roadworks Step 2 Application Fee (includes up to 2 3 inspections - Pre-work, Formwork, Final/Sign-off) – per application
Closure Fees
1 There is no charge for a residents' neighbourhood street party or for a promotional or community event principally involving registered NFP organisations, charities, public schools and noncommercial community applicants - subject to approval. For events otherwise approved under the Permit Plug Play program, the below fees will be reduced by 50%.
ENGINEERING | TECHNICAL SERVICES | ENGINEERING DESIGN INSPECTIONS
1 Assessment Fee in addition to Roadworks Step 1 application fee - Residential (up to 2 dwellings and related to CDC and Exempt development) - per application
2 Infrastructure Roadworks Step 2 Application Fee (includes up to 2 3 inspections - Prework, Formwork, Final/Sign-off) –
This change is to clarify the fee structure to include the inspection fee. This is already charged in applications. 2024/25 Fee = Roadworks Step 2 Application Fee $362.10 + Inspection
Subsidised rate for Permit Plug Play sites as the sites have standard, pre-approved Traffic Management Plans.
This is applicable to the fees and charges that fall under Temporary Road Closure category.
This change is to clarify the fee structure to include the inspection fee. This is already charged in applications. 2024/25 Fee = Roadworks Step 2 Application Fee $362.10 + Inspection
1 There is no charge for a residents' neighbourhood street party or for a promotional or community event principally involving registered NFP organisations, charities, public schools and non-commercial community applicants - subject to approval. For events otherwise approved under the Permit Plug Play program, the below fees will be reduced by 50%. Subsidised rate for Permit Plug Play sites as the sites have standard, pre-approved Traffic Management Plans. This is applicable to the fees and charges that fall under Temporary Road Closure category.
The 2025 NSW Local Government Filming Protocol updates the 2009 version. Fees and charges listed in the Protocol are the maximum that can be charged and increase with Consumer Price Index (CPI) each year.
The 2025 NSW Local Government Filming Protocol updates the 2009 version. Fees and charges listed in the Protocol are the
that can be charged and increase with Consumer Price Index (CPI) each year.
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The 2025 NSW Local Government Filming Protocol updates the 2009 version. Fees and charges listed in the Protocol are the maximum that can be charged and increase with Consumer Price Index (CPI) each year.
The 2025 NSW Local Government Filming Protocol updates the 2009 version. Fees and charges listed in the Protocol are the maximum that can be charged and increase with Consumer Price Index (CPI) each year.
C0226(1) Item 9 - 17th February 2026
That Council endorse the public exhibition of the proposed Car Share parking fees as detailed in the report, and that they be exhibited within the 2026/27 Fees and Charges.
Reinstate 2024/25 fees and charges with an increase of 3.8% and 3.6% for 2025/26 and 2026/27 respectively. These fees were deleted in 2025/26.
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