At the April Ordinary Meeting of Council, the 2026-2027 Draft Budget was placed on exhibition until the 21st of May. The Draft Budget was created with the help of our community, incorporating the feedback we heard wherever possible.
Council's Draft Budget sets out how we plan to fund the services and projects our community relies on. Based on the assumptions used, the budget is financially balanced, meaning day-to-day costs are covered by day-to-day income. Council continues to operate with no debt and keeps healthy reserves to help manage unexpected cost pressures in a changing economic environment.
On a cash basis, the Budget is balanced andmaintainsazero‑debtposition, including a transfer of $336,000 to the general reserve for future use. Despite higher costs for materials, goods and services, the Budget does not rely on drawing down existing reserves. Looking only at ongoing income and ongoing expenses, the Budget forecasts a small surplus of $70,000, which is close tobreak‑even.
To read the full Draft Budget and other financial documents, click on the link below.
