The draft budget is a significant document for our community and Council. Councillors must give significant consideration to how and where public funds are spent. The budget sets out the capital works program, the funds and resources required to deliver a wide range of community services, as well as fees and charges for the following year.

Last year the $47.99 million dollar budget outlined the resources needed to deliver more than 100 services in our community under the Council Plan 2021-2025 pillars of:

  • A healthy, connected, and inclusive community
  • An environment for people and nature
  • A resilient and growing economy.

There are a number of ways to get involved

  • Spend your rates

    Learn more about the budget decision-making process while you tell us your spending priorities.

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  • Use the online form

    Provide general feedback regarding the 2025/2026 budget in the online form.

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  • Suggest a project

    We know some community members and groups have well-developed proposals for consideration. Please submit them here.

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