Current Data Stories

The range of data available on the Transparency and Integrity Hub is broad and deep. Stories have been developed to provide context to the data to assist you in engaging with raw data and discovering more about how Council works.

Every effort is made to provide information that is accurate. However, data is subject to change and may contain inconsistencies or errors. Some data, which may identify individuals or companies, has been masked for legal and/or privacy reasons.

Ipswich City Council Budget 2025-2026

Ipswich City Council Budget 2025–2026

Ipswich City Council handed down its budget on Tuesday, 1 July 2025. The 2025-2026 budget reflects the long-term planning council has done to position Ipswich for a bright future.

Council’s Revenue and Expenses against the Budget

Explore the actual operating financial results against the current and past budgets adopted by Council.

Current Councillor Expenses

Take a look at Councillor expenses from April 2024 to now.

External Funding

Council utilises grant funding from various external sources, primarily Federal and State Government, to assist with the delivery of many projects and services across the city.

Community Funding

Community funding is a way to support initiatives and partnerships that encourage participation in community life, foster social cohesion, celebrate culture and diversity, and contribute to a vibrant, healthy and sustainable city.

Measuring iFuture

In this story, we outline how we are measuring the progress of our iFuture Corporate Plan. This new corporate plan for 2021–2026 commenced on 1 July 2021, representing a new era for Council and the community to collectively work toward achieving the community's vision.

Core Business Services 2025–2026

Learn more about how we are delivering services to the community that align to the city’s vision and strategic direction.

Enviroplan

This forward-thinking initiative launched in 1996 as a clear recognition that identifying, protecting and maintaining the health of vital ecosystems and natural environmental values is a priority in creating a sustainable and liveable community. Learn how your rates are contributing to this important initiative.

Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding

Council receives annual payments from Ti Tree Bioenergy to offset impacts from the facility and support projects with community and environmental benefits. See what projects are currently underway.

Council's Forward Procurement Schedule

This is a forward view of the next 18 months procurements over $200,000 (ex GST) in categories such as Goods and Services, Information and Communication Technologies, Building, Construction and Maintenance, and fleet.

Monthly Procurement Transparency Uploads

Explore Council's basic contract details for all awarded contracts and procurements over $10,000 (ex GST).

Nicholas Street Precinct Redevelopment

The largest transformation to be undertaken in Ipswich Central in more than three decades is breathing new life into the Ipswich Central Business District (CBD). See how the development, which has its origins in 2009, has taken shape through the years and continues to transform the area.