2012/2013 Budget
Have your say on the 2012/2013 Proposed Annual Budget. Consultation ends on 31 May.
2011/2012 Budget
Every year we prepare our budget (pdf, 3MB) that is guided by the priorities set out in our Council Plan - a legal requirement for all councils.
Developing our budget
Councillors attend workshops with staff to work out how much money is required to meet community needs and deliver vital services such as:
- childcare
- aged care
- disability services
- leisure and recreation facilities
- library services
- parking management
- town planning
- waste disposal and management
We also have to budget for upgrading and maintaining public facilities such as footpaths, buildings, roads, bridges, drains, laneways, parks, trees and sports grounds.
Income and funding
In the budget, we balance the competing needs of the community with a sustainable level of rates. The greatest proportion of income comes from rates, with other funding provided by government grants, fees, charges, and interest from investments.
More information
For more information about our annual budget, call us on 9243 8888.