We regularly hold Councillor briefing sessions for our Mayor and Councillors.
These internal sessions provide information and updates to assist Councillors make informed decisions on behalf of our community.
A list of the topics covered in each Councillor briefing session can be found below.
5 August 2024
- End of Term Arrangements for Councillors
- SCATL Update - Responses from TfNSW
- Community Satisfaction Survey Results
19 August 2024
- Accessible Drinking Fountain Provision
- Draft Woronora River Dredging Management Plan
- Draft Asbestos Policy
- Draft Child Safe Organisation Action Plan
8 July 2024
- 2024 Local Government Elections – Update
- Jannali Public Domain Plan Consultation - Feedback and Recommendations including Jannali Moonrise Festival
- Jannali Planning Proposal Update
- Salvation Army Miranda Site VPA
- Customer Experience Strategy
- Domestic and Family Violence and its Impact within the Sutherland Shire Community (SER008-24)
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest - 8 July 2024 - PDF - 52 KB
22 July 2024
- Library Opening Hours
- Draft Sport Field Allocation Policy
- Youth Play and Adult Exercise Facilities Service Analysis
- Marton Park Draft Masterplan - Post Exhibition
- Parliamentary Inquiry E-scooters, E-bikes and Related Mobility Options
- Update on the Draft Sutherland Shire Overland Flow-Flood Study
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 22 July 2024 - PDF - 83 KB
13 May 2024
- Draft Roads & Freight Strategy - Post Exhibition Results
- Draft Road Safety Plan
- Social Media Policy
- Quarter 3 Budget Review
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest - 13 May 2024 - PDF - 73 KB
27 May 2024
- Cronulla Plaza - Project Updates & Lifestream Outdoor Screens Options
- Marton Park Draft Masterplan
- South Village Operating Model
- Draft Tree and Bushland Strategy - Final Revised Draft
- Tree Requests Management Process - Update
2 April 2024
- Draft 2022-2026 Delivery Program / Operational Plan 2024/25 Pre Exhibition
15 April 2024
- Georges Riverkeeper Hosting Extension
- Domestic Squalor and Hoarding Policy - Post Exhibition
- Sutherland Shire Libraries - Review of Opening Hours
- Defibrillators in the Sutherland Shire LGA
- Oyster Bay Masterplan Update
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 15 April 2024 - PDF - 80 KB
29 April 2024
- Planning Proposal Process (Besmaw)
- Customer Experience Research
- Workshop on Playground Service Changes with a Case Study on Eltham Place Reserve and Sesquicentenary Park Heathcote
11 March 2024
- Salvation Army Miranda Planning Proposal
- 2024 Local Government Elections
- Outdoor Dining Policy and Standards
- W1/W2 Waterway Planning Proposal Options and DCP Waterfront Access
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 11 March 2024 - PDF - 80 KB
25 March 2024
- Draft Sutherland Shire Overland Flood Study - Information Update and Workshop
12 February 2024
- Oyster Bay Master Plan - Post Community Consultation
- Waste Initiatives FOGO and CRC
- Q2 Capital Program Update
26 February 2024
- North Cronulla SLSC Project Update
- Tree and Bushland Strategy Workshop
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest - 26 February 2024 - PDF - 74 KB
29 January 2024
- Biennial Community Satisfaction Survey
- NSW Government Housing Announcement
- Local Housing Strategy Update
- Complying Development in C3 and C4
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 29 January 2024 - PDF - 86 KB
4 December 2023
- DA Statistics Monthly Update
- PlaceScore - Australian Liveability Census
- Gunnamatta Pavillion
- Draft SSC Bike Plan and TfNSW Strategic Cycleway Corridors
- Management of E-bikes etc
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest - 4 December 2023 - PDF - 76 KB
20 November 2023
- Development Application Statistics Update
- Waterways and Foreshore Review
- Capital Works Program - Workshop Item
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 20 November 2023 - PDF - 78 KB
30 October 2023
- Overland Flood Study Community Consultation Opened (26/10/23 to 6/12/23)
- Development Assessment Process Review
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest - 30 October 2023 - PDF - 76 KB
16 October 2023
- Capital Program and Q1 Update
- Tree Requests Process Update
- Asset Management Policy Review
- Dredging Policy Review
11 September 2023
- Emergency Management Pre-Season Briefing 2023-24
- Surf Lane Pedestrian Safety
- Kareela Reserve Master Plan
- Infrastructure & Operations Service Review
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 11 September 2023 - PDF - 12 KB
14 August 2023
- Draft Leisure Strategy - Post Exhibition
- Capital Program Status Update
- Green Point Road Oyster Bay - Road Maintenance
- North Cronulla SLSC Project Update
28 August 2023
- Volunteer Management Committee - Review post ARIC
- Draft Council Related Development Application Policy
- Development Services Process Improvements
3 July 2023
- Sutherland Overland Flood Study
- Community Research Update
- Cronulla Town Centre Stage 2B and 2C Update
- Kareela Reserve Draft Masterplan
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 3 July 2023 - PDF - 10 KB
17 July
- Kirrawee Library, Community and Technology Hub - Community Engagement
- Review of Waterfront Controls (W1 and W2)
31 July 2023
- Roads and Freight Strategy
- Evaluation of 3hr Parking Trial along North Cronulla Beach
- Land and Environment Court Cases
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 31 July 2023 - PDF - 10 KB
19 June 2023
- Draft 2022-2026 and 2023/24 Operational Plan – Post Exhibition
- Climate Strategy Update - Targets Pathways and Consultation
- Social Media - Refresher Training
- Safety Performance Reporting
1 May 2023
- Dredging Policy
- March Quarterly Review
- Valuer General Revaluations Sutherland LGA
- Housing Strategy - Approach to Strategy, Place Plans & Updating the LEP
- Dual Occupancy Development - Extension to the Assessment Concession
15 May 2023
- Public Speaking for Councillors
- Sylvanvale Planning Proposal
- Housing Strategy and Affordable Housing Scheme
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 15 May 2023 - PDF - 95 KB
29 May 2023
- Code of Meeting Practice - Refresher Training
- Draft Use of Public Open Space by Commercial Sport and Fitness Trainers Policy - Post Exhibition
- Update on the Draft OLG Risk Management and IA Guidelines
- Community Gardens Policy
- Draft Road Verge Garden Policy and Guideline
- Debt Management Policy
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 29 May 2023 - PDF - 10 KB
17 April 2023
- Cleanaway Modification Proposal
- Community Engagement Strategy - Engagement Results
- Leisure Strategy - Part 2 - Implementation Plan
13 March 2023
- Code of Conduct Refresher Training
- February 2023 Investment Report - Report Briefing
- Project Oz - Update on Implementation of DA Process Change
- Use of Public Open Space by Commercial Sport and Fitness Trainers Policy - Report Briefing
- Playground Service Provisions
27 March 2023
- Taren Point Planning Proposal
- Leisure Strategy - Part 1 - Focus Areas
- North Cronulla SLSC Loan Guarantee
- South Village Kirrawee - Library, Technology and Community Hub
- Draft 2022-2026 Delivery Program and 23/24 Operational Plan
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 27 March 2023 - PDF - 12 KB
27 February 2023
- Population Changes in the Sutherland Shire Community
- Safety and Injury Management Update
- Uluru Statement of the Heart
13 February 2023
- Waste Strategy - Post Exhibition
- Quarterly Budget Review
- Hungry Point Future Management Options
- Parking Strategy - Post Exhibition and Parking Sensor Technology
- Section 68 Application - Woronora Caravan Park
Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest - 13 February 2023 - PDF - 62 KB
30 January 2023
- Acquisition of 1 Gosby Ave, Miranda
- Development Assessments - Service Improvements
- Changes to Planning Panels
5 December 2022
- Future Plans for Former Toyota Site - Aliro Group
- Cronulla Town Centre
- Woronora Caravan Park Section 68 Application
14 November 2022
- Affordable Housing
- Waste Management – Bulk Clean Up Service Review
- Draft Sports Strategy – Post Exhibition
17 October 2022
- Homelessness – Policy and Councillor Update
- Draft Community Venues Strategy
- Bulk Clean Up Review
- Cleanaway Application Leachate Receival
12 September 2022
- Passing of the Monarch
- Parking Strategy
- Community Participation in Planning Functions
1 August 2022
- Gunnamatta Pavilion Options
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Audit Results
- Emergency Dashboard Demonstration
- Provision of Additional Off-Leash Dog Parks
15 August 2022
- Draft Sports Strategy 2022-2037
29 August 2022
- The Pavilion - Food and Beverage Consultant Update
- Active Transport and Public Transport Strategies
- Public Domain Strategy
- NSW E-Scooter Shared Scheme Trial Submissions
- Leisure Strategy Update
- Draft 20 Year Waste Strategy
- Family Day Care
4 July 2022
- Webcasting Demo
- Update on Council Corporate Applications
- SCATL Stage 2 Submission Report Update
- Public Property Encroachment Policy
- Flood SITREP
- Sutherland Entertainment Centre Operating Model
- Urban Tree and Bushland Policy Update
11 July 2022
- Bate Bay Coast Erosion and Woronora Flood Response
18 July 2022
- Property Acquisition
- Written Returns for Disclosures of Interest
- Dinghies and Other Watercraft Management Policy
- Infrastructure Sector Challenges
- Library Services Strategy 2022-2032
- Management of Landslips
- Update on Storm Event Matters
16 June 2022
- Draft 2022-2026 Delivery Plan and 2022/23 Operational Plan and Draft Resourcing Strategy - Post Exhibition
- Housing Targets and Affordable Housing
- Gunnamatta Pavilion - Engagement Outcome
- Council Chambers - Code of Meeting Practice and Council Chambers Redesign
2 May 2022
- Waste Kerbside Clean-Up Service
- Centre Strategy Ideas and Options
- Proposed Changes to Beachfront Parking at Cronulla
- Councillor Professional Development
16 May 2022
- Draft Community Strategic Plan - Post Exhibition
- Catchment & Waterways Strategy and Implementation Plan
- Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP)
- Performing Arts Operating Model
11 April 2022
- Supporting Growth and Revitalisation of Centres
- Draft Library Services Strategy
- Draft Public Transport and Active Transport Strategies
14 March 2022
- Former Ferntree Tip/Sydney Water Woronora Dam Water Pipeline
- Local Planning Framework
- Shark Mitigation Measures
- Draft Property Strategy
- Code of Meeting Practice
- Draft Enterprise Risk Management Policy
- Waste Transfer to ANSTO Luca Heights Facility
21 March 2022
- Aliro VPA Update
- Lucas Heights Resource Recovery Facility Temporary 24hr Operation
- Resourcing Strategy
- Draft Safer Communities Strategy
- Community Leasing Policy - Post Exhibition
- Housing Our Community
- Developer Contributions Work Plan Update
7 February 2022
- Code of Conduct - Councillor Induction
- Code of Meeting Practice - Councillor Induction
- Community Strategic Plan
- NSW Electoral Commission Disclosures - Councillor Induction
14 February 2022
- Reforms to Development Contributions
- ICAC Presentation - Councillor Induction
- Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL)
- Community Satisfaction Survey
- Sub-Committees Overview
- Business Paper Overview
Useful links
- Code of Meeting Practice - PDF - 460 KB - provides an overview of how Council and committee meetings are be conducted, ensuring they are orderly, fair and demonstrate Council’s professionalism, transparency and accountability to the community.