Council has resolved to prepare and place on public exhibition a draft Events in Council Parks and Facilities Policy. A copy of the draft Policy can be found below:
Events in Council Parks and Facilities Policy DRAFT for Exhibition
The associated Terms and Conditions for Council Park & Facilities Hire can be found below:
Terms and Conditions for Council Park Community Facilities Hire for Exhibition
About the Policy
The purpose of this policy is to assist community Event Organisers by guiding them through the approval process for events that take place in Council parks and community facilities in Strathfield.
Council is responsible for the management of all activities within parks, reserves, sporting grounds and public open space and within Council community facilities. There is an ongoing high demand for open space and facility resources within the Strathfield local government area, particularly with increasing densities. Council must actively manage access to the parks and community facilities.
Events are fun and entertaining and provide opportunities for large and small communities to connect and safely share enjoyable and inspiring experiences. Events can be informative, build community knowledge, and raise awareness to develop a shared understanding of social, economic or environmental issues. Events can build capability within a community, develop a sense of community spirit, identity and belonging.
Council encourages the use of parks and community facilities for events as they help contribute to the health, wellbeing, and liveability of Strathfield. It is Council’s objective to ensure that park and community facility events are suitable and managed in a manner which is safe, and appropriate to the local environment and surrounding community.
Have your Say
You are invited to provide feedback on the draft Events in Council Parks and Facilities Policy.
By email, to council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
By mail, addressed to Strathfield Council, PO Box 120, Strathfield NSW 2135. Please mark your submission Draft Events in Council Parks and Facilities Policy – Public Exhibition
Last day to provide feedback is 9 October 2023.
What happens next?
The feedback received will be incorporated into the final policy which will be considered by Council.
Contact
Should you have any enquiries, please contact Cathy Edwards-Davis, Director Engineering & Operations on 02 9748 9640.