We are inviting local sports clubs and associations to provide feedback about how we allocate and charge for sportsground usage.

Your feedback will help revise and inform our draft policy, which we'll share with you for further input in April.

What we want to know

Your feedback will help us understand:

  • what you believe should be prioritised in a future sportsground allocation policy
  • what principles should guide our approach to allocations
  • what has been most challenging about allocations in recent seasons
  • what approach to fees feels fairest and most practical
  • what support or transition arrangements could help clubs manage any changes.

Why we're asking

We're reviewing our current policy so we can better meet the needs of clubs and the broader community. We want to improve how sportsgrounds are managed as shared community assets, and your feedback can help shape what this looks like.

We've been hearing from clubs that:

  • Experiences vary — some clubs get more access than they need, while others don't get enough.
  • Fees and charges feel inconsistent — they don't always reflect participation levels or actual usage.
  • Expectations are changing — there's a growing focus on fairness, inclusion and sustainability.

We've also noticed some other changes in recent years:

  • Usage patterns are shifting, with clubs using spaces differently across seasons and times.
  • Fees aren't always aligned with the true cost of maintaining and providing facilities.
  • Demand for sportsgrounds is increasing as the population grows and participation becomes more diverse and inclusive.

Have your say

We are inviting each sports club and association to provide one submission to Council. Your submissions will also be supported by the feedback documented at the workshops.

You can share your feedback in one of the following ways, all feedback is weighted equally.

  • Complete the online survey below.
  • Email engagement@gleneira.vic.gov.au.
  • Call us on 9524 3333.
  • Send a letter or visit us at Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield.

Have your say by Monday 2 March.