We presented a report on the outcomes of community engagement (including all submissions received) and the final draft Land Dealings Policy to Council at its meeting on Tuesday 18 November 2025. The meeting was adjourned and resumed on Tuesday 25 November 2025, where Council resolved to adopt the Land Dealings Policy with the addition of a further policy principle:

• To include appropriate community engagement on decisions concerning land dealings.

Meeting resources

• View the Council Report
• View the Council Minutes

From time to time Council undertakes land dealings. We drafted a new policy, the draft Land Dealings Policy (the draft Policy), and at its meeting on 20 May Council resolved to publicly exhibit the draft Policy.

The draft Policy is an integral part of Council's adopted Property Management Framework (PMF), ensuring that Land Dealings are conducted transparently, accountably, and in the best interests of the community.

The draft Policy will replace 5 policies of the 3 former Councils (available in the May Council Meeting Attachments Booklet).

Land assets will be subject to ongoing review in relation to their purpose, usability, viability, and overall community benefit, in accordance with this Policy and the Property Management Framework.

We exhibited the draft Policy between 23 May and 23 June 2025 and received 9 submissions. Comments included suggestions for more clarity around assessing "best value" and decision-making criteria.