Please note: this is an old article
It was published in November 2023, so the information may be out-of-date.
We want to hear your thoughts on our upcoming 2024/2025 Budget. Council's Budget outlines how resources are prioritised to deliver important services and infrastructure to the community.
The 2024/2025 Budget will be developed with regard to the 2021-2025 Council Plan, 2021-2031 Financial Plan, Council's adopted Asset Management Plans, other supporting strategies and your feedback.
What does the Budget fund?
The Budget funds the delivery of important services that the community value and need. Greater Shepparton City Council delivers over 120 services to the community, including:
- Services for families, children and young people
- Services for older people and those with disabilities
- Services for business
- Services for the community, and more....
The budget also funds the maintenance, renewal and upgrade of Council's $1.9 billion of assets including roads, footpaths, buildings, community facilities, parks, drainage, bridges and more. Any new assets are also funded in the Council budget.
In 2022/2023, Council delivered a $42.47 million capital works program. For 2023/2024, this is forecast to be $58.22 million.
Where does the money come from?
Council generates about half of its revenue from Rates and Charges. Council also relies on government grants for revenue to help fund services and infrastructure for the community. User fees and charges are another important revenue stream.
Submissions close at 5pm on 8 December 2023.
Have your say HERE.
