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.
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.
Public attendance at Council and Committee of Council meetings
Our Council meetings are open to the general public, however with limited capacity.
To ensure we comply to the current Public Health Orders in force and maintain social distancing, capacity is limited to a maximum of 15-20 persons. (Please note however, at Public Voice Committee meetings of Council, capacity will be further limited to allow for presenters attendance).
Members of the public can watch the proceedings of Council Meetings live as well as view past meetings via the Council Meeting webcasting page.
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.