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Help shape the next Annual Budget

Council is facing the same significant financial challenges that many local governments are experiencing. The costs of delivering services and infrastructure are increasing and we’re also dealing with funding cuts from other levels of government.

Like other councils in Victoria, we need to manage growth while costs continue to rise. This makes it harder each year to provide the services our community needs with the funding we have.

As we start planning next year’s budget, we want residents to consider the services the City offers and the funding priorities.

How to participate

Similar to recent years, we are seeking your comments early to help inform the Budget. We will seek your feedback again in April 2025 on the Proposed Budget.

In this first phase, use the ‘Fund It’ tool to share the service categories you most value. You can provide any other feedback using the Feedback Form, either online or by downloading and sending it back to us, by midnight Sunday 8 December 2024.

How would you fund Council's services?

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Activity closed 08/12/2024 at 11:59 PM
You have 100 ‘points’ to allocate across the services below using the sliding scale. Each choice reduces your total by the number of points you allocate. The services are randomised on this page to minimise any bias.
Your remaining points:
100 pts

Cycling and pedestrian infrastructure

Supporting safe and connected footpaths and bike paths.

City amenity and safety

Keeping our city well-presented, safe and clean.

Events and activations

Bringing our community together through tourism, events and activations.

Community centres and libraries

Supporting community connection and encourage lifelong learning.

Access and participation

Programs and services that support our diverse community.

Waste and recycling

Waste services including recycling and kerbside collection.

Maternal, child health and early years services

Services to support children and their families.

Major projects

Delivering projects committed to in previous budgets.

Business and Industry Development

Supporting local businesses, traders and industries.

Open space

Maintaining and improving our parks, reserves and open spaces.

Arts and Culture

Encouraging our community to engage with and experience arts and culture.

Roads, parking and traffic management

Maintaining and improving local roads, car parks, and laneways.

Sustainability and the environment

Sustainable resource management and addressing the climate emergency.

Health, wellbeing and recreation

Providing facilities and programs for community health and recreation.