On this page Content components See the Council Budgets page for current and previous Budgets. Local lawsThese are enforceable rules established by Council to manage community standards and safety.Amenity Local Law 2019–29 (PDF)Common Seal and Conduct at Meetings Local Law 2020 (PDF)Protection of Council Assets and Control of Building Sites Local Law 2021Street Numbering Local Law 2020 (PDF)Tree Protection Local Law 2024 (PDF)Council policiesDocuments outlining our principles and guidelines on various matters.Advisory Committees and Appointments Policy 2024 (PDF)Asset Management Policy 2022 (PDF)Car Share Procedures 2013 (PDF)Community Engagement Policy 2021Community Lease and Licence Policy 2025Complaints Policy 2025Councillor Code of Conduct 2024Councillor and Member of a Delegated Committee Expenses Policy 2020 (PDF)Fraud and Corruption Control Policy 2024 (PDF)Governance Rules 2024 (PDF)Health Records Policy 2021Media Policy 2018 (PDF)Naming Policy 2023 (PDF)Pricing Policy 2018 (PDF)Privacy and Data Protection Policy 2021Procurement Policy 2024Public Interest Disclosure Procedure 2024 (PDF)Public Transparency Policy 2020 (PDF)Rates Deferment and Financial Hardship Policy 2021 (PDF)Responsible Gambling Policy 2013-18 (PDF)Risk Management Framework 2022 (PDF)Road Materials PolicySocial Media Policy for councillors 2018 (PDF)Special Rate and Charge Scheme Policy 2025 (PDF)Sponsorship and Partnership Policy 2022 (PDF)Street Numbering Policy 2022 (PDF)Street Party Policy 2017Telecommunications Facilities Policy 2022 (PDF)Strategic plans and frameworksLong-term plans guiding Council's vision and objectives.Boroondara Community Plan 2025–35(includes 10-year Community Vision 2025-35, Council Plan 2025-29 and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-29)Customer Experience Improvement Strategy 2014Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–29Economic Development Strategy 2024Library Services Plan 2020–25 (PDF)Long Term Financial Plan 2025–35 (PDF)Neighbourhood Houses Framework 2023 (PDF)Public Toilet Strategy 2025 (PDF)Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-29Community and social strategiesPlans focusing on community development and social wellbeing. Children and Young People’s Action Plan 2020 (PDF)Community Grants Policy 2025 (PDF)Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2024–28Gender Equality Action Plan 2022–25 (PDF)Healthy ageing in Boroondara 2020 (PDF)Homelessness Protocol 2020 (PDF)Multicultural Action Plan 2024–26Reconciliation Strategy 2022–26Volunteer Resource Centre – Strategic Service Plan 2022–26Environmental and sustainability strategiesDocuments addressing environmental management and sustainability initiatives.Bicycle Strategy 2022Circular Economy Strategy 2025–35 (PDF)Circular Economy Action Plan 2025–27 (PDF)Climate Action Plan 2021Integrated Water Management Strategy 2014–24 (PDF)Management of Cypress Hedges Policy 2005 (PDF)Open Space Strategy 2013 (PDF)Sustainable Council Buildings Policy 2016 (PDF)Tree Management Guidelines 2010 (PDF)Tree Canopy Strategy 2024–34Tree Canopy Strategy Action Plan 2024–25 and 2025–26Urban Biodiversity Strategy 2024–34Urban Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan 2024–25 and 2025–26Infrastructure and urban planningStrategies related to urban development and infrastructure management. Balwyn Access Plan 2013 (PDF)Balwyn Parking Precinct Plan 2013 (PDF)Bluestone Policy 2010 (PDF)Camberwell Junction Access Plan 2014 (PDF)Camberwell Junction Structure and Place Plan 2024 (PDF)Discontinuance of Roads and Reserves Policy 2022 (PDF)Electric Line Clearance Management Plan 2025–26 (PDF)Graffiti Management Strategy 2020Housing Strategy 2023Integrated Transport Strategy 2006 section 1 (PDF), section 2 (PDF), section 3 (PDF)Laneways Strategy for Shopping Centres 2016 (PDF)Parking Management Policy 2017 (PDF)Parking Management Procedures 2017 (PDF)Parking Permit Policy 2016 (PDF)Public Lighting Policy 2005 (PDF)Road Management Plan 2021Road Management Plan Review 2021 (PDF)Shade Policy 2017-27 (PDF)Shade Policy 2017–27 Implementation Plan (PDF)Single Dwelling Covenant Policy 2019 (PDF)Traffic Management Policy 2018 (PDF)Traffic Management Procedures 2018 (PDF)Unmade Lanes Policy 2013 (PDF)Vehicular Crossings Policy 2013 (PDF)Recreation and cultural strategiesDocuments supporting recreational activities and cultural development. Collection Development Guidelines 2021–26 (PDF)Development and Funding of Community Pavilions – Sport and Recreation Policy 2019 (PDF)Exhibition Policy September 2025 (PDF)Playgrounds Strategy 2005Organised Sport Seasonal Allocation Policy 2024Sport and Recreation Fair Access Policy 2024 (PDF)Sports and Recreation Strategy 2016Sports and Recreation Strategy Action Plan 2017 (PDF)Sports and Recreation Strategy – Foundation papers 2017 (PDF)Town Hall Gallery Acquisition Policy 2016 (PDF)
