Port Stephens Council

Our Vision Engaged people, working together, delivering valued services. To deliver services valued by our community in the best possible way. Our Mission Community Leadership and alliances are innovative and entrepreneurial, stimulating growth and profits and deliver to our community a great lifestyle in a treasured environment. Organisation Our services are inclusive, creative and flexible and are grounded in our partnership with our community. They demonstrate our commitment to service excellence. Our Values The following values and behaviours are considered to be core requirements of our organisation. All staff working for Port Stephens Council are expected to demonstrate these values and behaviours in their dealings with each other and with our community. Respect Creating a unique, open and trusting environment in which each individual is valued and heard. Integrity

Welcome Port Stephens Council local government area (LGA) is located lower north coast of NSW and extends from Woodville in the west to Shoal Bay in the east and encompassing the pristine waterways of Port Stephens.The LGA is divided into three wards and 12 councillor positions. Contact Council Access to Information - Government Contracts - Information disclosed - Information not disclosed - Documents & InformationVenues - Council Venues - Other VenuesAbout the Council Community Consultation Council Meetings Fees & Charges Policies & Plans Positions Vacant Rates Information Tenders What's On Exhibition Community The Port Stephens Council local government area (LGA) has a population of over 65,000. We provide a variety of programs and services to support this diverse community. Use this section of our website to find information about our community and our volunteers, available grants as well as the facilities, programs and services Council provides. Disabilities & Community Access Community Grants Children Youth Seniors Volunteers Cemeteries Social Planning Team & Resources Port Stephens Interagency Community Facilities Casual Street Stalls Recreation Scattered throughout Port Stephens are many beautiful parks, beaches, sporting and other recreation facilities, many of which can be hired for functions.Use this section of our website to find out about recreation facilities and strategies as well as information about our sports councils. Sport Beaches & Foreshores Parks and Reserves Skateboard Parks Aquatic and Leisure Venues for hire Open Space and Recreation Planning Your Environment Residents and tourists alike are attracted to Port Stephens because of its natural beauty, magnificent waterway and rural character. The Port and its surrounding environment is used extensively for tourism and recreation, as well as supporting large, professional fishing and oyster growing industries. Animals & Pets Education & Landcare Energy & Climate Change Flora & Fauna Environmental Health On-site Sewage Management Rivers and Creeks Weeds & Pests Waste & Recycling Water Quality and Management Culture & Tourism Population growth, combined with increasing levels of tourism, continue to place pressure on the environmental integrity, character and attributes of the LGA. Use this section of our website for information on our flora and fauna, pets, environmental health, landcare, education and waste services. Our Lifestyle Our History Visitor information Cultural Tourism Events The Arts Local Business Directory Cultural Directory and Website Culture Port Stephens Network