Policies
Animals
Dog Policy - (PDF, 345KB)
Engagement
Significance and Engagement Policy - (PDF, 635KB)
Submissions Policy - (PDF, 118KB)
Finance and funding
Asset Management Policy - (PDF, 798KB)
Appointment and Remuneration of Directors for Council Controlled Organisations Policy - (PDF, 237KB)
Community Funding Investment Policy - (PDF, 310KB)
Development Contributions Policy
Funding Reserves and Self-Funding Accounts Policy - (PDF, 243KB)
Property Disposal Policy - (PDF, 1.1MB)
Rates Remission Policy - (PDF, 230KB)
Health and safety
Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Joint Committee Policy - (PDF, 214KB)
Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy - (PDF, 218KB)
Seismic Policy and Risk Reduction Framework for Council Buildings - (PDF, 845KB)
Smokefree Outdoor Spaces Policy - (PDF, 135KB)
Heritage and arts
Percent for Art Guidelines - (PDF, 233KB)
Information and Records Management Policy - (PDF, 226KB)
Wood First Policy - (PDF, 324KB)
Integrity, impartiality and audit
Conference Attendance for Elected Members Policy - (PDF, 109KB)
Elected Members Expenses and Allowances Policy - (PDF, 207KB)
Elected Members Membership of Other Entities Policy - (PDF, 102KB)
International relations
International Relations Policy - (PDF, 120KB)
Public spaces and facilities
Activities on Open Public Places Policy - (PDF, 371KB)
Administration of Reserves Policy - (PDF, 249KB)
Art in Public Places Policy - (PDF, 115KB)
Cemeteries and Crematorium Policy - (PDF, 254KB)
Lakes Structure Policy (under review) - (PDF, 230KB)
Leases, Concessions, Licences and Reserve Hire Policy - (PDF, 365KB)
Open Space Level of Service Policy - (PDF, 808KB)
Public Toilet Policy - (PDF, 340KB)
Reserve Structures Policy - (PDF, 237KB)
Sports Grounds and Facilities Policy - (PDF, 463KB)
Streets and parking
Parking Policy - (PDF, 354KB)
Parking Management Guidelines - (385KB)
Street Names Policy - (PDF, 215.9KB)
Trade and business
Class IV Gambling and TAB Venue Policy - (PDF, 352KB)
Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy - (PDF, 900KB)
Footpath Trading Zone Policy - (PDF, 797KB)
Local Approved Products Policy (Harmful Psychoactive Substances) - (PDF, 620KB)
Local Alcohol Policy
The new version of the Local Alcohol Policy (2026) came into force on 13 July 2026. View more information about the Local Alcohol Policy on the following link.
Water
Metered Water Supply Policy - (PDF, 227KB)
Water Supplies Boundary Backflow Policy - (PDF, 483KB)