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Have questions or want to learn more about this policy? Contact us at:

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Name Lachlan Broadbent
Phone 02 9392 5469
Email parksoperations@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

What happens next?

Next steps

After the public exhibition, a report including your feedback will be presented to Council for consideration. Everyone who provided feedback will be informed when the report will be considered by Council.

At its meeting on Tuesday 18 November 2025, Council endorsed the revised Weed Management Policy for public exhibition.

What is this policy about?

Council's Weed Management Policy sets out how council manages weeds across streetscapes, parks and other public spaces, prioritising ecological sustainability, safety and visual amenity by using mechanical methods first, limiting herbicide use, protecting sensitive areas, and ensuring all weed control follows strict environmental, health and safety standards.

The purpose of this policy is to contribute to public spaces that are high-quality, welcoming and enjoyable places and to outline the methodologies to manage weeds within the Inner West.

This policy applies to land which is under the ownership, care, control and/ or management of Council.

Click to read the Weed Management Policy open in new window

How does the Pesticides Use Notification Plan relates to the Weed Management Policy?

The Weed Management Policy sets the overall approach Council uses to control weeds — focusing on safety, sustainability, and prioritising non‑chemical methods. When herbicides are used, the Policy requires Council to follow the Pesticide Use Notification Plan, which explains how and when the community will be notified about spraying activities. The Notification Plan is a supporting document that ensures any herbicide use under the Policy is transparent, safe and communicated clearly to the public.

Click to view the Pesticides Use Notification Plan

What has changed?

All updates are simply administrative things like clearer wording and updated references while the day‑to‑day approach to weed control, including prioritising safer, sustainable methods and protecting sensitive areas, stays exactly the same.

Have your say

You can provide feedback by:

  • Completing the form below
  • Emailing to parksoperations@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
  • Posting to c/o Lachlan Broadbent, Inner West Council, Po Box 14, Petersham NSW 2049
  • Calling us on 02 9392 5469

Other ways to provide feedback:

  • Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5469
  • Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
    • Voice relay call 1300 555 727
    • TTY call 133 677
    • SMS relay call 0423 677 767

Last day to provide feedback is 19 April 2026

Feedback form

To complete the form please create an account to join, or login to an existing account. The Your Say Inner West account is separate from other Council accounts.