community - 2026-08-13

Northern Beaches Council adopts Community Safety Action Plan for 2026 to 2031

Source: www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Northern Beaches Council has adopted a Community Safety Action Plan for 2026 to 2031, setting its priorities for helping residents feel safe, supported and included. The plan will influence how Council manages public spaces and facilities, responds to local concerns and works with agencies and community services over the next five years.

Northern Beaches Council has adopted a Community Safety Action Plan for 2026 to 2031, setting its priorities for helping residents feel safe, supported and included. The plan will influence how Council manages public spaces and facilities, responds to local concerns and works with agencies and community services over the next five years. Council developed the plan following 12 months of research, community feedback and insights from local residents. It is intended to cover people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, with regular reviews designed to keep priorities aligned with changing community needs. The plan identifies four key priority areas, although the supplied material does not specify their titles or the individual actions and timelines under each area. Those details are contained in the published Community Safety Action Plan, while a separate Community Safety Insights Paper provides further context for the priorities. Council's role will include planning and managing public spaces, providing community and recreational facilities, and supporting initiatives that address identified safety concerns. For residents, the practical impact is likely to be seen through...