Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space

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We're committed to providing inclusive and equitable access to our outdoor sports fields. As part of this commitment, we've reviewed our Seasonal Sports Pricing Policy (SSPP) to ensure it meets the needs of our community. In response to the review we've released a new Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space.

What have we done? 

In 2021, we worked with a consultant to review the existing SSPP. The review aimed to identify gaps and areas that could be improved to ensure equitable outcomes for all. The consultant compared our Council's fees to those of similar councils across Melbourne and considered the costs of maintaining our sports fields. Based on this research, a draft policy was developed with various fee structures for seasonal, annual, and casual use of our sports fields, as well as fees for facilities under lease agreement.

In June 2022, we sought feedback from sporting clubs that use our facilities through an online survey and a workshop. We have considered the feedback received and have made updates to the draft policy accordingly.

In March 2023, we hosted a community workshop to seek feedback from the community. Between the 1st and 29th of March, we provided the community the opportunity to provide feedback on the policy via our online survey.

In November 2023, the new Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space was endorsed by Council.

Policy Current Status

Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space was endorsed by Council in November 2023 and available to the public.

For more information 

Our commitment is to make sure that the policy serves the needs of all members of our community equally. If you have any questions or need help interpreting the draft policy our Recreation Team is here to assist you.

You can reach us at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au or by calling 9840 9333.

We're committed to providing inclusive and equitable access to our outdoor sports fields. As part of this commitment, we've reviewed our Seasonal Sports Pricing Policy (SSPP) to ensure it meets the needs of our community. In response to the review we've released a new Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space.

What have we done? 

In 2021, we worked with a consultant to review the existing SSPP. The review aimed to identify gaps and areas that could be improved to ensure equitable outcomes for all. The consultant compared our Council's fees to those of similar councils across Melbourne and considered the costs of maintaining our sports fields. Based on this research, a draft policy was developed with various fee structures for seasonal, annual, and casual use of our sports fields, as well as fees for facilities under lease agreement.

In June 2022, we sought feedback from sporting clubs that use our facilities through an online survey and a workshop. We have considered the feedback received and have made updates to the draft policy accordingly.

In March 2023, we hosted a community workshop to seek feedback from the community. Between the 1st and 29th of March, we provided the community the opportunity to provide feedback on the policy via our online survey.

In November 2023, the new Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space was endorsed by Council.

Policy Current Status

Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space was endorsed by Council in November 2023 and available to the public.

For more information 

Our commitment is to make sure that the policy serves the needs of all members of our community equally. If you have any questions or need help interpreting the draft policy our Recreation Team is here to assist you.

You can reach us at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au or by calling 9840 9333.