Tweed residents are being invited to have their say on a new draft policy that will guide how Council manages deceased whales and other large marine animals on Council-managed beaches.

The framework aims to provide a clear and transparent framework for making decisions when these events occur. 

Under the draft policy, each incident would be assessed individually, taking into account public safety, cultural values, environmental impacts, ecological benefits, cost and practicality.  

I caught up with Tweed Council's Team Leader of Natural Area Management Louise Bennet to find out more regarding the policy and what is to be taken into consideration.