Community Gardens Policy Review

Consultation period: 4 July to 1 August 2023

Council has reviewed and updated our Community Gardens Policy. The purpose of this Policy is to ensure that equitable, consistent and transparent practices are in place for the planning, establishment, management and operation of Community Gardens in the Sutherland Shire.

Community Gardens positively contribute to the wellbeing, social, environmental and cultural strength of the community. In the Sutherland Shire we have several community gardens situated on land owned by Council, providing a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people and share gardening information.

Community groups that have formed an incorporated association can enter into a licence agreement with Council to run a community garden.

Find out more about our Community Gardens in our FAQs.

Have your say

We are seeking feedback from our community on our Community Gardens Policy. You can share your feedback until 1 August 2023:

• Online by taking the survey below
• Email to OpenSpace@ssc.nsw.gov.au
• In Writing to Sutherland Shire Council, Open Space Assets, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499

Next steps

Following community consultation, Council will review and consider all feedback. Some changes may be made to the Policy. It will then be finalised and reported to Council for adoption. We will keep interested members of the community updated.