Draft Use of Public Open Space by Commercial Sport and Fitness Trainers Policy

Consultation has concluded

We have reviewed and updated our Use of Public Open Space by Commercial Sport and Fitness Trainers Policy.

The revised draft policy applies to Commercial Fitness Trainers and extends to Commercial Sport Trainers who are utilising Council managed public open space within the Sutherland Shire. This includes all parks, stadiums, sports fields, sporting facilities, beaches, footpaths and open spaces/reserves.

Our policy aims to ensure equity of access to public parks, reserves and other open spaces. It also ensures that commercial sports and fitness training activities are delivered in a way that minimises the impact on surrounding residents, protects public infrastructure and addresses public risk and concerns.

Fees and charges are reviewed annually and form part of Councils annual budget and operational plans, and schedules of fees and charges.

The development of fees and charges are benchmarked with other Councils and have carefully considered the resources, time, cost and maintenance which goes into servicing and safeguarding Councils open space assets.

Following the recent review, the policy has been amended to add references to:

  • Commercial Sports Trainers
  • Type of equipment that is permissible
  • Updated exclusion zones.

Have your say

We are seeking your feedback on the draft policy to ensure it meets the needs of our community.

You can provide feedback until 4 May 2023:

  • Online by taking the survey below
  • Email sport@ssc.nsw.gov.au
  • In writing to Sport and Leisure Services, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.

Next steps

Council will review and consider all feedback gathered during the consultation period, and we may make some changes to the draft Policy. A final draft of the Policy will then be presented to Council to consider for adoption. We will keep interested members of our community updated on progress.

We have reviewed and updated our Use of Public Open Space by Commercial Sport and Fitness Trainers Policy.

The revised draft policy applies to Commercial Fitness Trainers and extends to Commercial Sport Trainers who are utilising Council managed public open space within the Sutherland Shire. This includes all parks, stadiums, sports fields, sporting facilities, beaches, footpaths and open spaces/reserves.

Our policy aims to ensure equity of access to public parks, reserves and other open spaces. It also ensures that commercial sports and fitness training activities are delivered in a way that minimises the impact on surrounding residents, protects public infrastructure and addresses public risk and concerns.

Fees and charges are reviewed annually and form part of Councils annual budget and operational plans, and schedules of fees and charges.

The development of fees and charges are benchmarked with other Councils and have carefully considered the resources, time, cost and maintenance which goes into servicing and safeguarding Councils open space assets.

Following the recent review, the policy has been amended to add references to:

  • Commercial Sports Trainers
  • Type of equipment that is permissible
  • Updated exclusion zones.

Have your say

We are seeking your feedback on the draft policy to ensure it meets the needs of our community.

You can provide feedback until 4 May 2023:

  • Online by taking the survey below
  • Email sport@ssc.nsw.gov.au
  • In writing to Sport and Leisure Services, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.

Next steps

Council will review and consider all feedback gathered during the consultation period, and we may make some changes to the draft Policy. A final draft of the Policy will then be presented to Council to consider for adoption. We will keep interested members of our community updated on progress.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Use of Public Open Space by Commercial Sport and Fitness Trainers Policy Feedback

    Thank you for your interest in our draft Use of Public Open Space by Commercial Sport and Fitness Trainers Policy. 

    Your feedback is important and will assist Council in finalising our Policy.

    We won't be able to respond to each message but we will read through and carefully consider all feedback received. We will report back to all respondents on progress. 

    Consultation has concluded