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Local laws
These 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 2021
- Street Numbering Local Law 2020 (PDF)
- Tree Protection Local Law 2024 (PDF)
Council policies
Documents 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 2021
- Complaints Policy 2021 (PDF)
- Council Assets - Leasing and Licensing Policy 2017
- Councillor Code of Conduct 2024
- Councillor and Member of a Delegated Committee Expenses Policy 2020 (PDF)
- Fraud and Corruption Control Policy 2024 (PDF)
- Governance Rules 2024 (PDF)
- Health Records Policy 2021
- Media Policy 2018 (PDF)
- Naming Policy 2023 (PDF)
- Pricing Policy 2018 (PDF)
- Privacy and Data Protection Policy 2021
- Procurement Policy 2024
- Public 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)
- Social Media Policy for councillors 2018 (PDF)
- Sponsorship and Partnership Policy 2022 (PDF)
- Street Numbering Policy 2022 (PDF)
- Street Party Policy 2017
- Telecommunications Facilities Policy 2022 (PDF)
Strategic plans and frameworks
Long-term plans guiding Council's vision and objectives.
- Boroondara Community Plan 2021-31
(includes 10-year Community Vision, Council Plan 2021-25, Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-25) - Customer Experience Improvement Strategy 2014
- Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021–25
- Economic Development Strategy 2024
- Library Services Plan 2020-25 (PDF)
- Long Term Financial Plan 2021–22 to 2030–31 (PDF)
- Neighbourhood Houses Framework 2023 (PDF)
- Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-29
Community and social strategies
Plans focusing on community development and social wellbeing.
- Children and Young People’s Action Plan 2020 (PDF)
- Community Strengthening Grants Policy 2025 (PDF)
- Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2024–28
- Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-25 (PDF)
- Healthy ageing in Boroondara 2022 (PDF)
- Homelessness Protocol 2020 (PDF)
- Multicultural Action Plan 2024-26
- Reconciliation Strategy 2022-26
- Volunteer Resource Centre – Strategic Service Plan 2022-26
Environmental and sustainability strategies
Documents addressing environmental management and sustainability initiatives.
- Bicycle Strategy 2022
- Climate Action Plan 2021
- Integrated 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 2024-34
- Tree Canopy Strategy Action Plan 2024-25 and 2025-26
- Urban Biodiversity Strategy 2024-34
- Urban Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan 2024-25 and 2025-26
- Waste Minimisation and Recycling Strategy 2017 (PDF)
Infrastructure and urban planning
Strategies 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 2020
- Housing Strategy 2023
- Integrated 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 2021
- Road 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 strategies
Documents supporting recreational activities and cultural development.
- Collection Development Guidelines 2021-26 (PDF)
- Development and Funding of Community Pavilions - Sport and Recreation Policy 2019 (PDF)
- Playgrounds Strategy 2005
- Organised Sport Seasonal Allocation Policy 2024
- Sport and Recreation Fair Access Policy 2024 (PDF)
- Sports and Recreation Strategy 2016
- Sports and Recreation Strategy Action Plan 2017 (PDF)
- Sports and Recreation Strategy - Foundation papers 2017 (PDF)
- Town Hall Gallery Acquisition Policy 2016 (PDF)