Draft Community Leasing Policy 2021

Consultation has concluded

Consultation period:

Monday 2 August to Monday 13 September 2021

Over the past 12 months, Council has drafted a new Community Leasing Policy. Council recognises the importance and contribution of community-based organisations to the Sutherland Shire. The Policy was developed in consultation with representatives from the organisations which occupy buildings on Council owned or managed land and we are inviting the community to have your say.

It will:

  • Provide principles for clear and equitable management of leases of community buildings by community, pre-school and sporting groups
  • Combine and replace the current Community Leasing Policy (1993) and Pre-School Leasing Policy (2010).
  • Confirm Council and occupant responsibilities including Council assuming responsibility for structural repairs and maintenance.


Why is Council changing the Community Leasing Policy?

  • To give current and future occupants a consistent and compliant approach for their agreement with Council.
  • Meet legislative obligations under Local Government Act 1993


Have your say

Submissions are required by 13 September 2021, please provide feedback:

Online - complete the feedback survey below

In writing - Community Leasing 2021, Property Services Unit, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland NSW 1499

Email - to Property Services Unit at ssc@ssc.nsw.gov.au


Next steps

Stakeholder feedback will be considered and reported back to the community and Councillors before the Policy is adopted. Once the Policy is adopted by Council, Property Services team will commence organising agreements.


For more information

Please call Lucia in Property Services on 02 9710 0333 or email ssc@ssc.nsw.gov.au.

Consultation period:

Monday 2 August to Monday 13 September 2021

Over the past 12 months, Council has drafted a new Community Leasing Policy. Council recognises the importance and contribution of community-based organisations to the Sutherland Shire. The Policy was developed in consultation with representatives from the organisations which occupy buildings on Council owned or managed land and we are inviting the community to have your say.

It will:

  • Provide principles for clear and equitable management of leases of community buildings by community, pre-school and sporting groups
  • Combine and replace the current Community Leasing Policy (1993) and Pre-School Leasing Policy (2010).
  • Confirm Council and occupant responsibilities including Council assuming responsibility for structural repairs and maintenance.


Why is Council changing the Community Leasing Policy?

  • To give current and future occupants a consistent and compliant approach for their agreement with Council.
  • Meet legislative obligations under Local Government Act 1993


Have your say

Submissions are required by 13 September 2021, please provide feedback:

Online - complete the feedback survey below

In writing - Community Leasing 2021, Property Services Unit, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland NSW 1499

Email - to Property Services Unit at ssc@ssc.nsw.gov.au


Next steps

Stakeholder feedback will be considered and reported back to the community and Councillors before the Policy is adopted. Once the Policy is adopted by Council, Property Services team will commence organising agreements.


For more information

Please call Lucia in Property Services on 02 9710 0333 or email ssc@ssc.nsw.gov.au.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Please review the draft Community Leasing Policy and give feedback on the principles and policy below.


    Note: if you have concerns or questions please refer to the occupant organisation in the first instance who has been dealing with Council Property Services.

    Consultation has concluded