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flag Cessnock Council seeks a rate hike to cover rising costs, with a decision due Oct. 22, 2025.

flag Cessnock City Council is considering a special rate increase above the annual cap to address financial sustainability, citing rising costs and infrastructure needs. flag An independent review found delaying action would be unaffordable. flag A decision will be made at a meeting on October 22, 2025, followed by a mandatory community consultation involving surveys, fact sheets, and public sessions. flag The move follows Cessnock’s status as the fastest-growing council outside Sydney in 2024, driven by post-pandemic regional migration. flag IPART is expected to review special variation applications between February and May 2026.

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