Council Assets – Leasing and Licensing Policy

Our Council Assets – Leasing and Licensing Policy aims to provide a consistent and transparent approach for us to enter into formal agreements with community groups and organisations to occupy Council-managed assets. This policy applies to all Council-owned, Crown Land and other land we control.

We provide various assets for public use. This policy ensures responsible management and accountability.

The policy aims to maximise community benefits from Council facilities while ensuring responsible asset management.

The policy objectives include:

• Ensuring a clear process for establishing leases and licenses
• Optimising community use of Council assets
• Improving community participation and health
• Ensuring Council-owned facilities are used to meet demonstrated community needs
• Increasing community access to activities and services
• Supporting not-for-profit and volunteer-based organisations
• Ensuring fair and consistent lease and licence conditions
• Providing accountability for Council expenditure on leasing subsidies
• Ensuring sound financial management and effective administration of Council community leasing and licensing.