The Council does a lot in the community. Some of these things are:

• establishment and maintenance of parks and recreational areas

• establishment of sports facilities, libraries, community halls, public toilets and ablution blocks, laundry facilities, and swimming pools

• collection and disposal of garbage - sanitation, sewerage, drainage and water supply facilities and the removal of health hazards;

• adult education and vocational and other training

• housing for residents and their families

• management of community employment programs

• community welfare, health and care facilities for all age groups

• prevention and control of substance abuse

• cemeteries;

• control, prohibition or impounding of animals

• roads within the community

• airstrips and related facilities

• hiring out for reward of any vehicle, plant, appliance or equipment belonging to the council

• contracting of works projects

• establishment and operation of commercial enterprises

• tourist attractions and selling of artefacts and souvenirs

• management and control of sites of historic interest

• artistic, cultural and sporting activities