Council Meeting Written Submission FAQs

Due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, in the interests of community and staff safety Council will be implementing the following additional COVIDSafe measures in accordance with Council’s COVIDSafe Plan:

  • Please note that the meeting will be webcast and interested members of the public are encouraged to view the meeting online.
  • Public gallery seating will be very limited and once COVIDSafe capacity is reached no further people will be admitted.  Please note that seating in the gallery will be socially distanced.

In accordance with Council's Code of Meeting Practice, written submissions can be made and will be distributed to all Councillors using the Written Submissions to Council Meeting form and must be submitted by noon on the day of the meeting. Please note that there will be no opportunity for speakers to address Council or Committee of Council meetings in person, written submissions only will be accepted. 

Are there any rules for providing a written submission?

You will be required to submit your submission in writing by midday on the day of the meeting. Late submissions will NOT be accepted.

You may include printed information, sketches etc.

How do I provide my written submission?

Complete the Online Form or PDF form(PDF, 73KB) and submit by midday on the day of the meeting. You can also provide your submission in the following ways:

  • Deliver to the Customer Service Centre - Ground Floor, 1 Pope Street, Ryde (inside Top Ryde City Shopping Centre)
  • Post to Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde 1670
  • Email to cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au.

If you have any questions or for further information, please phone Council’s Civic Services Unit on 9952 8200.