Draft Council Policies

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This page is your hub for all public comments and community consultations regarding draft Council Policies.

Currently, Council is seeking feedback on two draft policies:

In-brief summaries of the two policies are provided below.

Draft Community Contributions Policy: Summary

The draft Community Contributions Policy is designed to create a fair and transparent approach for the Shire to follow when allocating financial support within the community. It seeks to replace historical ad-hoc funding arrangements with sustainable, long-term partnerships that provide certainty for community groups delivering essential services.

The policy outlines three policy principles as the means by which community groups can receive financial support from the Shire. These are:

  • Service Partnerships (Core and Discretionary)
  • Grants
  • Rate Waivers

Click here to read the draft Community Contributions Policy in full

Draft Property Management Policy: Summary

The draft Property Management Policy is designed to establish clear and transparent guidelines for the management of properties owned or controlled by the Shire and may be leased or used by community groups and other external organisations. It will ensure efficient long-term service delivery, maintenance and the maximisation of value of these assets for the benefit of our community.

The policy seeks:

  • Consistent and equitable tenure arrangements within each property agreement classification
  • Terms that are responsive to changing conditions
  • Co-investment in maintaining the asset
  • Sharing arrangements that maximise the use of community facilities

Click here to read the draft Property Management Policy in full


Provide Your Feedback

Community feedback is invited during the public comment period, open until 5pm, Friday 19 July 2024.

Share your feedback with us via any of the following methods:

  • Online using the Public Comment submission form below
  • Via email to enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au
  • Via post to PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333
  • Hand-delivered letter to Shire of Denmark Administration Building at 953 South Coast Hwy, Denmark


This page is your hub for all public comments and community consultations regarding draft Council Policies.

Currently, Council is seeking feedback on two draft policies:

In-brief summaries of the two policies are provided below.

Draft Community Contributions Policy: Summary

The draft Community Contributions Policy is designed to create a fair and transparent approach for the Shire to follow when allocating financial support within the community. It seeks to replace historical ad-hoc funding arrangements with sustainable, long-term partnerships that provide certainty for community groups delivering essential services.

The policy outlines three policy principles as the means by which community groups can receive financial support from the Shire. These are:

  • Service Partnerships (Core and Discretionary)
  • Grants
  • Rate Waivers

Click here to read the draft Community Contributions Policy in full

Draft Property Management Policy: Summary

The draft Property Management Policy is designed to establish clear and transparent guidelines for the management of properties owned or controlled by the Shire and may be leased or used by community groups and other external organisations. It will ensure efficient long-term service delivery, maintenance and the maximisation of value of these assets for the benefit of our community.

The policy seeks:

  • Consistent and equitable tenure arrangements within each property agreement classification
  • Terms that are responsive to changing conditions
  • Co-investment in maintaining the asset
  • Sharing arrangements that maximise the use of community facilities

Click here to read the draft Property Management Policy in full


Provide Your Feedback

Community feedback is invited during the public comment period, open until 5pm, Friday 19 July 2024.

Share your feedback with us via any of the following methods:

  • Online using the Public Comment submission form below
  • Via email to enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au
  • Via post to PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333
  • Hand-delivered letter to Shire of Denmark Administration Building at 953 South Coast Hwy, Denmark


  • CLOSED: The public comment period concluded on Friday 19 July.

    Community feedback helps Council to make informed, community-led decisions.

    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Submissions close 5pm Friday 19 July 2024.

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