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The Office of Local Government is the NSW Government agency responsible for strengthening the sustainability, performance, integrity, transparency and accountability of the local government sector.
Our strategic direction
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For councils
Helping councils deliver for their communities. Explore topics for practical tools, frameworks and advice to support effective council operations.
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people
For public
Information to help the community engage with local Government, connect with your council, understand how they operate, and know your rights and responsibilities.
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Pets
The Office of Local Government supports councils and communities in promoting responsible pet ownership, safeguarding animal welfare, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Our work helps maintain safe, healthy environments for both people and animals across New South Wales.
More about pet ownership
Building strong local workforces
The NSW Office of Local Government is helping councils across the state hire and support young people to build strong local workforces and help young people kickstart their career.
About apprentices and trainees
east
Programs and initiatives
The Office of Local Government delivers targeted programs and strategic initiatives that strengthen council performance, support community development, and enhance local governance across New South Wales.
View all programs and initiatives
Latest news
16 Apr 2026
Building the skills to power the next generation of council EV fleets
The Minns Labor Government is backing councils to super charge their electric vehicle fleets, ensuring they have the workforce needed to service and maintain EVs into the future.
east
12 Mar 2026
$800,000 Social Cohesion Grants to strengthen local communities and combat hate
The Minns Labor Government has launched the latest round of the NSW Social Cohesion Grants to help councils strengthen community resilience and tackle racism and discrimination at a local level.
east
18 Feb 2026
New guide to support councils in identifying land for affordable housing
The NSW Government has released a new guide to support councils in undertaking their own land audits to identify vacant operational council land that could be used to deliver affordable housing projects.
east
For information on media related enquires, view our
media policy
A NSW Government website
Office of Local Government
Find your local council
Commissions and tribunals
Circulars
Apprentices and trainees
Local Government directory
NSW Pet Registry
About us
The Office of Local Government is the NSW Government agency responsible for strengthening the sustainability, performance, integrity, transparency and accountability of the local government sector.
Our strategic direction
handshake
For councils
Helping councils deliver for their communities. Explore topics for practical tools, frameworks and advice to support effective council operations.
east
people
For public
Information to help the community engage with local Government, connect with your council, understand how they operate, and know your rights and responsibilities.
east
Pets
The Office of Local Government supports councils and communities in promoting responsible pet ownership, safeguarding animal welfare, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Our work helps maintain safe, healthy environments for both people and animals across New South Wales.
More about pet ownership
Building strong local workforces
The NSW Office of Local Government is helping councils across the state hire and support young people to build strong local workforces and help young people kickstart their career.
About apprentices and trainees
east
Programs and initiatives
The Office of Local Government delivers targeted programs and strategic initiatives that strengthen council performance, support community development, and enhance local governance across New South Wales.
View all programs and initiatives
Latest news
16 Apr 2026
Building the skills to power the next generation of council EV fleets
The Minns Labor Government is backing councils to super charge their electric vehicle fleets, ensuring they have the workforce needed to service and maintain EVs into the future.
east
12 Mar 2026
$800,000 Social Cohesion Grants to strengthen local communities and combat hate
The Minns Labor Government has launched the latest round of the NSW Social Cohesion Grants to help councils strengthen community resilience and tackle racism and discrimination at a local level.
east
18 Feb 2026
New guide to support councils in identifying land for affordable housing
The NSW Government has released a new guide to support councils in undertaking their own land audits to identify vacant operational council land that could be used to deliver affordable housing projects.
east
For information on media related enquires, view our
media policy