Kiama council has updated its community gardens policy and is seeking feedback from residents.
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Manager of community and cultural development, Nick Guggisberg, said the policy reflected council’s commitment to community gardening.
“Supporting community gardening is an important and powerful way council can ensure the health, well-being, social, environmental and cultural strength of residents,” Mr Guggisberg said.
“This updated policy ensures a place for community gardening within council planning priorities, and clarifies the roles and relationships between council and community garden groups.”
Community gardens are not-for-profit, community-managed enterprises operating on public land.
They include individual allotments, collective shared gardens and a mix of both depending on the management of each site.
“Community gardens are a great way for people to get together, to grow their own food with all the associated social, environmental and health benefits,” he said.
“This policy ensures community gardens are established in a consistent and sustainable manner, with a focus on self-management.”
The updated community gardens policy is available from the Kiama council website (www.kiama.nsw.gov.au) and submissions close February 6.