For example, under the Local Government Act , local councils are required to produce Management Plans which set out the main activities, performance targets , performance measures and budget allocation for the next 12 months. Local councils are also required to develop plans of management for community land, including parks and playing fields. Other policies and plans which are relevant to crime prevention include community or social plans, youth policies or plans, and plans to increase employment or economic development in the local area. In order to develop policies and plans, local councils carry out research and consult with their communities. Policies and plans demonstrate council's and other groups and organisations' commitment to addressing crime and document how this will be done so that each group and organisation is clear about what it is supposed to do and when it is supposed to do it by.
Research ensures that the policy or plan is well informed.
Community consultation enhances a sense of commitment to the implementation of the policy or plan. Provision of community services Local councils provide a range of community services which are relevant to crime. Councils also provide funding or in kind support to local organisations to enable them to provide social services such as family and crisis support, housing recreation, health services and employment assistance. Can address some of the underlying causes of crime such as unemployment, alcohol and drug use, and boredom amongst young people. Recreation facilities can address some of the underlying causes of crime.