Some of the services provided by Council include:
Library Services
Main library at Tully and branches at Cardwell and Mission Beach. Country Lending Service through the State Library of Queensland. Responsible contact person is Mrs Helen Pedley, Shire Librarian on phone 07 4043 9138 or email.
Shire Museum
Operates in Tully and Cardwell libraries and includes pictorial collection of local historical photographs. Responsible contact person is Mrs Helen Pedley, Shire Librarian on phone 07 4043 9138 or email.
Regional Arts Development Fund
Supports and promotes the Arts in the Shire. Responsible contact person is Mrs Helen Pedley, Shire Librarian on phone 07 4043 9138 or email.
Tourism
Assistance given to the tourism industry and interaction had with Cardwell and Tully Chamber of Commerce, Mission Beach Tourism and operators in the tourism industry. Responsible contact person is Ms Sheila Lawler, Tourism & Area Promotions Officer on phone 07 4068 2288 or email.
Community And Cultural
Funding of Cardwell and Tully State Emergency Services, sport and recreation needs, marine stinger net provisions, Tully showgrounds and community halls. Responsible contact person is Mr Ian Adcock, Director of Corporate and Community Services on phone 07 4043 9100 or email.
Environmental Health
Provision and maintenance of solid waste disposal, control insect-borne diseases and animal control. Compliance with Environmental Protection Act. Responsible contact person is Mr Geoffrey Wilson, Manager Environmental Health Services on phone 07 4043 9140 or email.
Council Works and Services
Road and bridge construction and maintenance. Responsible contact person is Mr John Pettigrew, Deputy Director of Engineering Services on phone 07 4043 9101 or email.
Town Planning
Control and regulation of land use including environmental control. Phone 07 4043 9143 or email.
Parks and Gardens
Construction and maintenance of the Shire’s parks, reserves and foreshores. Responsible contact person is Mr Paul Devine, Parks, Gardens and Revegetation Unit Manager on phone 07 4068 3105 or email.
Building Control
Control and regulation of building activities. Responsible contact person is Mr Matthew Crawford, Private Building Certifier, on phone 07 4043 9101 or email.
NB: Council no longer inspects private swimming pools or pool fencing after the initial approval.
Water Supply And Sewerage
Provision and maintenance of reticulated water to most townships in the Shire and to many rural areas. Sewerage reticulation to Tully with construction of the Mission Beach Sewerage Scheme. Responsible contact person is Mr Alf Raiti, Director of Engineering Services on phone 07 4043 9150 or email.