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Community consultation concluded Tuesday 19 May 2026
The 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget is now available
Thank you to everyone who took the time to review Council’s Draft Annual Business Plan (ABP) & Budget 2026-27 and provide feedback.
More than 60 people participated in this year's ABP & Budget consultation program, sharing their views through online submission forms, written submissions, the Q & A forum, drop-in information sessions and verbal submissions. We appreciate the time and thought that went into these contributions.
The Draft ABP & Budget, together with the Draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-36 and Draft Asset Management Plan Summary 2026-36, outlined Council’s proposed priorities, services, projects and financial decisions for the year ahead.
Community consultation is an important part of the Annual Business Planning process. Your feedback has now been collated and all submissions provided to Elected Members, who will consider the community's views alongside other information and requirements as they undertake their final deliberations on the Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026-27.
The final Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026-27 was considered and adopted by Council at a Special Meeting on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
Community consultation concluded Tuesday 19 May 2026
The 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget is now available
Thank you to everyone who took the time to review Council’s Draft Annual Business Plan (ABP) & Budget 2026-27 and provide feedback.
More than 60 people participated in this year's ABP & Budget consultation program, sharing their views through online submission forms, written submissions, the Q & A forum, drop-in information sessions and verbal submissions. We appreciate the time and thought that went into these contributions.
The Draft ABP & Budget, together with the Draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-36 and Draft Asset Management Plan Summary 2026-36, outlined Council’s proposed priorities, services, projects and financial decisions for the year ahead.
Community consultation is an important part of the Annual Business Planning process. Your feedback has now been collated and all submissions provided to Elected Members, who will consider the community's views alongside other information and requirements as they undertake their final deliberations on the Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026-27.
The final Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026-27 was considered and adopted by Council at a Special Meeting on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
Have a say on Council’s Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026-27, along with the Draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-36 and Draft Asset Management Plan Summary 2026-36. Together, they outline what Council plans to deliver, how it will be funded and how decisions align with long-term priorities. We’re interested in your views on what Council should consider before refining the ABP & Budget and making final decisions for the year ahead.
We encourage you to review the consultation material to understand the full context. This year’s budget has been developed in a challenging economic environment, with no simple choices. You’re also welcome to attend a Drop-In Information Session or speak with staff and Elected Members before providing your feedback.
The survey takes around 10 minutes. All submissions will be reviewed and summarised in a Community Feedback Report to inform Council’s decision-making.
Submissions close Tuesday 19 May 2026.
When submitting online you'll be asked to register a screen name and email address. The survey also includesa few questions about you and your connection to the district. This information helps us validatesubmissions and understand who is participating.
Submissions may be published in Council publications as part of the public record. Any personal information you provide will be de-identified for reporting purposes, meaning your responses will be combined with others and not linked your personal information. Where a submission is made on behalf of a group or organisation, the organisation’s name may be published.
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Draft ABP & Budget 2026-27 developed | JAN - APRIL 2026
Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026-27 has finished this stage
APB & Budget is developed by bringing together Council’s key long-term planning frameworks and updating them with current priorities, data and financial assumptions. Workshops held with staff & Elected Members.
Community Consultation | 23 APRIL - 19 MAY 2026
Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026-27 has finished this stage
Community consultation is a key step in the process, giving the community an opportunity to review the draft plan, ask questions and share feedback. It helps us understand what needs clarification and what matters most to the community and informs decision-making.
Analysis & Reporting | Late MAY - early JUNE 2026
Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026-27 is currently at this stage
Community consultation results and report prepared that outlines the community's response to the Draft ABP & Budget 2026-27.
Recommendations & Council Decisions | JUNE 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026-27
The Community's response to the ABP & Budget 2026-27 and recommendations are presented to Council for further decision-making.