Kiama Council is making it easier for our small business owners and community groups to use our facilities with our draft Lease & Licence Policy.
The draft policy, which includes the conditions for rental rebates, is currently on public exhibition as part of the community consultation process.
The policy is intended to provide a fair and efficient process for individuals, organisations and businesses to use Council assets.
Council has a lot of community facilities available, which are often underutilised.
Having a more user-friendly set of guidelines for people wanting to access these halls, sportsgrounds, parks and other facilities will benefit the users as well as Council and our community.
While underutilised, the maintenance costs remain the same or actually increase.
How we manage these community assets is a big part the challenge of ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of our Council.
The policy lays out the purpose of the facilities, lease and licence categories, terms, responsibilities, rental charges and processes.
It incorporates what type of tenants can lease a facility, the criteria for establishing a lease or licence.
Importantly, the policy provides clearer terms and conditions for rental rebates.
The draft Lease & Licence Policy is on public exhibition until 27 June 2025.
To read the policy and provide your feedback visit:
You can also discuss the draft policy with our staff at our community pop-ups:
Wednesday 4 June - Kiama Farmers Market (2pm to 5pm)
Thursday 5 June – IGA Gerringong (4pm to 6pm)
