Our reporting

Annual Reports

Each year, in November, Council publishes its Annual Report to the City of Canada Bay community. The Annual Report provides an update on our progress in implementing the Delivery Program through the year’s Operational Plan.

The Annual Report also provides a summary of prescribed information that supports Council to be transparent and accountable to the community.

The audited financial statements are part of Council’s annual report.

Annual Report 2024-25

Annual Report 2023-24

Annual Report 2022-23

Annual Report 2021-22

Annual Report 2020-21

Download Council's annual reports

Progress reports

Six monthly reports

It is a legislative requirement that progress on implementation of the Delivery Program is reported to Council at least every six months.

Council's past progress reports are located in the list below.

Related items

Annual financial reports

Annual Financial Reports

In accordance with the Local Government Act, Council reports each year on its financial position and performance.

The audited financial reports include information about Council’s income and expenditure, the condition of Council’s assets and infrastructure, and notes about the financial management of the of organisation.

The audited financial reports are found in Council's Annual Report each year.

Annual Audit Risk & Improvement Committee Reports

Under the Office of Local Government Guidelines, the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) is required to report annually on its performance and assurance activities.

This report discusses activities during the year related to:

Compliance and Governance Processes
Risk Management and Fraud Control
Financial Management
Internal Audit
External Audit
ARIC and Internal Audit Annual Report to Council 2024-2025

State of Our City Report

At the end of its term in office, the Council tables a report about how the community has progressed towards achieving the goals and aspirations identified in the Community Strategic Plan.

It is now called the State of Our City Report, and was previously called the End of Term Report.

State of Our City Report 2022-24
End of Term Report (September 2017 - November 2021), reporting to the Community Strategic Plan, YOUR future 2030
End of Term Report (September 2012 - June 2017), reporting to the Community Strategic Plan, FuturesPlan20.

Council registers

Register of Donations and Expenditure Declarations

Section 328A of the Local Government Act 1993 which comes into effect from 1 September 2008, provides that Council must keep a public register of all current donations and expenditure declarations lodged by Councillors.

The Department of Local Government has advised that the following link to the NSW Electoral Commission website will satisfy the requirements of Section 328A:

Members of the public who wish to obtain printed copies of disclosures of political donations may obtain these from the EFA website, or by requesting copies from Council via an Access to Information request.

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts relating to relevant Planning Decisions

In October 2008 legislation came into effect requiring Councils disclose all information relating to political donations and gifts for relevant planning applications when lodging an application or making a submission. The declaration is to be made to Council at the time of lodgment of an application, or when making the submission (either and objection of in support).

A relevant planning application includes an application for development consent under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

When donations or gifts must be declared, the Political Donations Gift Disclosure Statement Form must be completed in full and lodged with the application or submission.

If you require access to the disclosures made, the request will be considered under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 by completing this Access to Information Form.

Register of Government Contracts

In accordance with Section 27 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, Council is required to maintain a register that records information about each government contract which has (or is likely to have) a value of $150,000 or more.

A copy of the register can be viewed here.

Class 3 contracts:
ERP Software License Contract

Register of Planning Decisions at Council Meetings

Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993 requires the General Manager to establish and maintain a register, of all Development Applications and Planning Decisions made by Council, which is available to the public. The registers, listed for each month, contain a description of the development or planning matter, the decision that was made, the Councillors who voted in favour, and the Councillors who opposed.

To view registers, go to the year below and select the relevant document.

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2020 - 02 February Register of Planning Decisions
2020 - 03 March - Register of Planning Decisions
2020 - 04 April Register of Planning Decisions
2020 - 05 May Register of Planning Decisions
2020 - 06 June Register of Planning Decisions
2020 - 07 July Register of Planning Decisions
2020 - 08 August Register of Planning Decisions
2020 - 09 September Register of Planning Decisions
2020 - 10 October Register of Planning Decisions

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Pecuniary Interest Returns

Annual disclosure of pecuniary interests by Councillors and Designated Staff.

In accordance with the City of Canada Bay's Code of Conduct, Councillors and Designated Staff submit a disclosure of pecuniary interests return each year.

Information contained in returns is made publicly available in accordance with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, the Government Information (Public Access) Regulation 2009 and any guidelines issued by the Information and Privacy Commission.

To view the pecuniary interest returns for Councillors and Designated Staff, select the relevant heading below:

Councillors

Cr Jago - Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Form - October 2024 - Post Local Government Election
Cr Jago - Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Form - period ending 30 June 2025

Cr Mansford - Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Form - October 2024 - Post Local Government Election
Cr Mansford - Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Form - period ending 30 June 2025

Cr Megna - Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Form - October 2024 - Post Local Government Election
Cr Megna - Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Form - period ending 30 June 2025

Cr Meuross - Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Form - October 2024 - Post Local Government Election
Cr Meuross - Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Form - period ending 30 June 2025

Cr Robinson - Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Form - October 2024 - Post Local Government Election
Cr Robinson - Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Form - period ending 30 June 2025

Designated Staff