Gunnedah Shire Council's key documents to guide the way forward for Council in the next few financial years have been adopted.
At the June Ordinary Council Meeting, Councillors endorsed the 2017-2019 Community Strategic Plan, the 2025/26-2028/29 Delivery Program, the Operational Plan 2025/26 and the Fees and Charges 2025/26. Council also endorsed the adoption of the Special Rate Variation as approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).
The documents had been on public exhibition for five weeks over April and May, 2025.
Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Colleen Fuller said the documents provided a framework for Council priorities and decisions in the next financial year and beyond.
"The 2017-2019 Community Strategic Plan is a critical document that aligns Council's priorities with the organisational vision and values that have been set in partnership with our community," Cr Fuller said.
"Our vision is to be a prosperous, caring and proud community reflected in the achievements of the people, and the Community Strategic Plan is the path that guides us.
"This 10-year plan and the four-year Delivery Program are our key strategic documents supported by the day-to-day practical information included in the Operational Plan. The fees and charges are reviewed each year, and the draft fees and charges have been exhibited for public feedback.
"This year, we also have the IPART-approved Special Rate Variation that looks to ensure Council's financial sustainability and continued ability to provide services to the community. This, combined with the concerted effort to identify costs savings that has been ongoing and will continue into the future, is the responsible way to go forward."
Council's Integrated Planning and Reporting documents can be viewed by clicking here.
At the June Ordinary Council Meeting, Councillors also adopted the Gunnedah Shire Council Development Control Plan 2025, a document that provides detailed guidelines for development to complement the provisions in the Gunnedah Local Environmental Plan.
The plan was developed based on engagement with key stakeholders including real estate agents, land development and environmental consultants, the Chamber of Commerce, and internal staff, and was on public exhibition for 28 days.
