Policies have been adopted by Council to set out the general approach to all of our operations, activities and services.
You’ll find our full list of policies here - grouped under the Community Strategic Plan outcomes. There is a brief description of what each policy relates to and has a link providing more detail.
Protection of the Environment
Bushland Policy
Climate Change Policy
Coastal Erosion Policy
This policy guides Northern Beaches Council’s approach to the protection of public and private property from coastal hazards identified in the certified Coastal Zone Management Plan for Collaroy-Narrabeen Beach and Fishermans Beach.
Geotechnical Risk Management
Seawall Construction Policy
Water Management for Development Policy
This policy supports Councils commitment to protecting and enhancing the aquatic and terrestrial natural environment while ensuring protection of public and property across the Northern Beaches.
The application of these principles, and corresponding planning controls, will deliver effective integrated management of stormwater, rainwater, groundwater and wastewater
Environmental Sustainability
Asbestos Management Policy
To ensure the health, safety & wellbeing of the Northern Beaches community, staff and workers within the local government area with respect to asbestos containing material. This policy focuses on eliminating or minimising the exposure when working with asbestos (including storage, transport and disposal) in accordance with SafeWork NSW requirements. Adopted by Northern Beaches Council on 23 March 2020.
Building Waste Containers Policy
Carbon Neutral
Community Gardens Policy
This policy outlines Council’s support for community gardens throughout the Northern Beaches. It aims to ensure a consistent, equitable and transparent approach to the planning, establishment, management and operation of community gardens.
Adopted by Northern Beaches Council on 23 June 2020.
Environmental Levy
Environmental Sustainability Policy
Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre
Scotland Island Emergency Water Pipeline & Non-Potable Water Supply Policy
Single Use Plastics
Council to take a leadership role in the elimination of Single Use Plastic, advocating for legislative change, and influencing and enabling responsible consumption practices.
Street Tree Planting Policy
Tree Preservation Policy
Urban Forest
Places for People
Affordable Housing Policy
The purpose of this policy is to outline Council’s position and approach to the provision of affordable housing in the Northern Beaches.
Animal Management Policy
Beach and Rockpool Management Policy
Community Rental Subsidy Policy
Companion Animal Population Policy
Compliance and Enforcement Policy
Construction Hoardings
Council Land - Temporary Storage
Development Assessment Management Policy
Delivery of a consistent, equitable and efficient development assessment service, which is only possible when applications are submitted with the required information so an informed, proper and timely assessment can be made of the application.
Dog Management Policy
Foreshores Right of Way
Naming our Reserves, Roads and Facilities Policy
Public Domain Design Guidelines
Reserves and Beach Bookings Policy
Smoke Free Policy
Sport and Recreation Facilities Policy
Tennis Facilities Management
Unstructured Recreation Policy
Voluntary Planning Agreements
Adopted by Northern Beaches Council - 12 December 2019
Community and Belonging
Children's Services
Closed Circuit Television
Community Centres Policy
Community Development & Services Policy
Adopted by Northern Beaches Council - 25 June 2019
Cultural Collections Management and Gifts Policy
Adopted by Northern Beaches Council - 28 May 2019
Cultural Policy
Adopted by Northern Beaches Council - 25 February 2020
Glen Street Theatre Complimentary Tickets Policy
Indigenous Reconciliation Policy
Moveable Heritage Management Policy
Adopted by Northern Beaches Council - 28 May 2019
Plaques and Memorials Policy
Public Art Policy
Adopted by Northern Beaches Council - 28 May 2019
Senior Citizens Centre Policy
Vibrant Local Economy
A-Frame Signage and Merchandise
Amusement Devices Policy
Events Policy
Filming on Council Managed Land Policy
Manly After Midnight Policy
Open Air Concerts
Outdoor Dining and Footpath Merchandise Policy
Public Places - Trading Policy
Sustainable Events Policy
The Sustainable Events Policy directs major events and festivals and guides all events which occur in the area
Tourism Policy
Waste Minimisation for Functions and Events Approved by Council
Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity
Beach Parking Permits Policy
This policy relates to the allocation of annual Beach Parking Permits which allow free parking in designated Council operated Pay and Display reserve carparks.
Common Vehicular Access Policy
Encroachments/Constructions & Road Reserve Lease Policy
Footpath Levels Policy
Helicopter Landings
Hire Boat Operations
Road Reserve Management Policy
Shared Transport Policy
To provide wide ranging Shared Transport systems that integrate effectively within the Northern Beaches Local Government Area (LGA) minimising disturbance and safety hazards to the public now or into the future.
Adopted 23 July 2019
Signs - Roads
Special Event Traffic Management Policy
Speed Restrictions
Storage of Watercraft on Council Foreshores Policy
This policy is to enable the appropriate storage of watercraft on Council foreshores at the same time as maintaining safe public access and minimising environmental impact.
Surplus Road Reserve Disposal Policy
Vehicle Access to all Roadside Development Policy
Good Governance
Access to Information Policy
Asset Management Policy
This Policy sets guidelines for implementing consistent asset management processes to existing and new assets throughout the Northern Beaches Council. The application of these principles will ensure our assets continue to provide the appropriate level of service to meet the community’s needs and expectations in a sustainable manner.
Code of Conduct Policy
The Northern Beaches Council adopted the Northern Beaches Council Code of Conduct and the Procedures for the Administration of the Code of Conduct at the Ordinary Meeting of 28 May 2019. This code is prescribed by regulation and sets out the minimum requirements of conduct that must be observed by Council Officials including committee members, staff, delegates, contractors and consultants in carrying out their functions for Council.
Code of Meeting Practice
This code is prescribed by regulation and sets out the minimum requirements of conduct that must be observed by Council officials including committee members, staff, delegates, contractors and consultants in carrying out their functions for Council.
Complaints Management Policy
Council Property - Leases Policy
Councillor Expenses & Facilities Policy
Policy for payment and reimbursement of expenses incurred by, and the provision of facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors.
Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy
Northern Beaches Council is committed to developing an induction and ongoing professional development program for the Mayor and Councillors to ensure they can fulfil their statutory roles and responsibilities.
Disposal of Council Land
Enterprise Risk Management Policy
Financial Planning & Sustainability
Fraud and Corruption Control Policy
Northern Beaches Council is committed to maintaining trust and building advocacy with the community and stakeholders through a robust and vigilant fraud and corruption prevention approach. This Policy and Plan outlines Council’s zero-tolerance position on any fraudulent or corrupt behaviour and establishes a framework to prevent fraud and corruption, proactively monitor, maintain and build awareness of its fraud and corruption prevention controls and strategies.
Gambling and Poker Machine Harm Management
Gifts and Benefits
Hardship Policy
The provision of assistance to those ratepayers who are experiencing genuine financial hardship with the payment of their Rates and Annual Charges.
Investment Policy
The objectives of this policy are to provide a framework for the investing of Council's funds at the most favourable return available to it at the time whilst having due consideration of risk and security for that investment type and ensuring that Council’s liquidity requirements are being met.
Legislative Compliance Policy
To provide assurance and build the capacity of Northern Beaches Council to meet its key compliance obligations, promote a compliance culture and uphold good corporate governance practices.
Loan Borrowing Policy
Pensioners Rebates
Pricing Policy
This policy details the guiding principles to determine a pricing basis allowing consistent pricing application across all Council services.
Privacy Policy
Procurement Policy
Property Acquisition and Disposal - Negotiation on Purchase Price Policy
Property Management
Public Reserves - Resumption for Public Utilities
Partnership and Participation
Banners on Public Land
Charity Clothing Bins Policy
Communications Policy
This policy provides an understanding of the different communication channels Northern Beaches Council use, their intended purpose and the roles and responsibilities of staff in accessing and using them to ensure all communications are well coordinated, effectively managed and responsive to the diverse information needs of the community.
Community Committee Framework
Community Engagement Policy
The policy and matrix outline the approach to community engagement conducted by Northern Beaches Council as part of Council’s decision making processes.
Community Grants and Partnerships Policy
Community Service Awards Policy
Council recognises that the community is enhanced through the endeavours of its residents and volunteers who work to improve the lives of others and make the Northern Beaches a better place to live.
Council’s Community Service Awards recognise the outstanding contributions by publicly acknowledging and thanking them in a spirit of community pride.
