Your Council

The Southern Downs Regional Council was formed on the 15th of March 2008 as an outcome of the Queensland Local Government Reform process.  This new governing body encompasses the areas previously occupied by the Warwick and Stanthorpe Shire Councils.

The Council consists of the Mayor and eight councillors, who are elected by residents for a 4-year term. 

Location of Region in relation to other Regions

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Location of Townships in Region


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Contact Information

Postal Address: PO Box 26
  Warwick QLD 4370
   
Phone: (07) 4661 0300 (Warwick)
(07) 4681 5500 (Stanthorpe)
(07) 4666 3742 (Allora)
   
Fax: (07) 4661 0333
Email: mail@southerndowns.qld.gov.au
Mayor: Cr Peter Blundell
CEO: Mr Andrew Roach

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    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Council_Info/)

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  • Council Meetings
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Minutes__Agendas/)

    Southern Downs Regional Council meetings are conducted on a monthly basis, with General Meetings held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.  The monthly general meetings are rotated between the Warwick and Stanthorpe Chambers. Members of...

  • Disclosure Log - Right to Information Applications
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Disclosure_Log_-_Right_to_Information_Applications/)

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  • Employment Opportunities
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Employment_Opportunities/)

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  • Flood Study
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Flood_Study/)

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  • Forms
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Forms/)

    Council has a number of forms for day to day dealings with Council. To find the form you require, select the topic from the drop down list below. Over the coming months, the Southern Downs Regional Council is reviewing forms.  Should the form y...

  • Granite Belt Water Planning
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Granite_Belt_Water_Planning/)

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  • Grants and Funding
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Grants_and_Funding/)

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  • Latest Water Restrictions
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Latest_Water_Restrictions/)

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  • Local Laws
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Local_Laws/)

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  • Online Enquiry
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Requests/)

    In attending to your enquiry it is necessary to obtain personal information from you. This information may be disclosed to other parties for purposes related to your enquiry. In all other circumstances your personal information will not be disclosed wi...

  • Organisational Structure
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Organisational_Structure/)

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  • Policies & Guidelines
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Policies/)

    Over the Southern Downs Regional Council's transition period, council policies are being established for the new region. During this time the policies of the previous councils still stand until the Southern Downs Regional ...

  • Publications
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Publications/)

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  • Rates
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Rates/)

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  • Tenders
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Tenders/)



  • Tenders Archive
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Tenders_Archive/)

    To access our tender archive, select the year the tender was issued below.  These tender items are for information purposes only.  Do not respond to any of these tenders. 2012 2011 2010 ...

  • Your Councillors
    (http://www.warwick.qld.gov.au/page/Council_Information/Your_Councillors/)

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