The 2010-11 annual report of the NSW Local Government Grants Commission has been released, providing information on key activities of the Commission during the year and on the distribution of $674 million in grant entitlements to New South Wales’ local governing bodies for 2011-12.

 

During the year, more than $482 million was allocated in general purpose grants, while $192 million was allocated for local roads. The total grant funding increased by 4.13% on the previous year.

 

The Commission held 30 one-on-one council hearings during 2010, providing insight into the circumstances of each council and the impact of grants.

 

The full report is available here.