Properly cost each NOM or new spending idea, or identify funding source for each new project, NOM or other initiative

Start charging Area North for Parking Permits, starting with the 2nd permit. All other areas pay. This would be annual income.

Measure all project ideas, NOMs and proposals against Social Return on Investment metrics as well as financial. Many would not meet either

Non-customer facing staff moved to one service centre/building

Reduce NOMs Too many Contradict each other Not a strategic approach to work Adds to resourcing & stress on staff

Reduce number of festivals We have more than other councils bigger than us

User pays: footpath/road dining, venue hirer & more parking meters

Hire student shelvers (15-17ys old) to work in busy libraries. Help tidying and provide jobs for young people, lower cost than causals.

Too many contractors for the waste service - Just have one. Increase accountability and decrease costs.

No need to have centre pieces (flowers etc/ Excellence Sessions) does not add value and I am sure costs quite a lot

Install parking meters in all major centres and charge for all resident parking permits. Revenue to upgrade precincts where funds collected.

Audit and consolidate digital tool subscriptions (Canva, Survey Monkey, Ask your team) across Council

Convert office buildings to LED lighting with sensors reducing lighting energy consumption by up to 80% also lower maintenance costs.

Cloud-based Datascape - cuts manual work, enables self-service, reduces system costs and boosts efficiency for NSW local councils.

Upgrade & renovate Children’s Services to create safe, modern, and engaging environments that reflect high-quality Early ECEC Standards

Reduce reliance on external contractors by increasing internal capacity through the recruitment of in-house trades - carpenters, electrician

Allocate a dedicated budget to support team social activities that promote staff wellbeing, engagement, and a positive workplace culture.

Enhance staff wellbeing by fostering a supportive, healthy, and balanced work environment that reduces stress and burn out.

Leadership Training courses for current leaders, managers, and emerging leaders as part of the organisation’s professional development.

Recruit Diploma-qualified educators to fill the 40+ Certificate 3 vacancies within Children’s Services. Reduce Agency costs.

Addison Road ELC - Soft fall Upgrade, Trip Hazard - Licensing issue unresolved.

QR code on bins and in public toilets to be able to report when there is a blockage, vandalism or if a cleaning or toilet paper is needed

Reward staff for outcomes, not hours—recognise high performers based on results delivered, not time spent at their desks.

Reward teams for returning budget: offer incentives or future funding boosts to encourage smart EOFY savings, not wasteful spend.

if our garbage trucks used to Ashfield area and pick the garbage so that we don’t use the private garbage truck council safe lot money

Council's Civil Works Team may save money if they had inhouse line marking capability instead of outsourcing minor line marking jobs