Golden Plains Shire Council is holding an information session on Wednesday 5 February, from 6 to 7pm, to update and inform the community about the development of its Draft Budget 2025/26 and outline the Budget Submission process.
The information session will be an opportunity to learn more about the Draft Budget 2025/26 process, including:
- An outline of the budget process,
- Budget timelines,
- Feedback received through the recent Financial Plan consultation,
- Information on how to lodge a Budget Submission, and
- Budget Submission timeframes which will be open until 9am, Friday 5 March 2025.
Golden Plains Shire CEO Shane Walden encouraged community members to attend the information session, learn more about the Budget process and ensure their voices are heard through the lodgement of Budget Submissions.
“This is an opportunity for the Golden Plains Shire community to learn about the development of the 2025/26 Council Budget. Following the session, we encourage people to make a Budget Submission, as it’s important for Council to understand the community’s priorities,” Mr Walden said.
“Council considers the submissions and the continued delivery of important services and projects for the community in developing a financially responsible Budget,” he said.
The link for the online information session is available at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events and the session will begin at 6pm on Wednesday 5 February 2025.
Making a Budget Submission: Written submissions may be lodged by 9am, Wednesday 5 March 2025. Email submissions to [email protected]; visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations or post a submission addressed to Director Corporate Services, Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn, VIC 3331.
Presenting a Submission to Council: Council will hold a meeting at Golden Plains Civic Centre, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn at 6pm, Tuesday 1 April 2025 and anyone who lodges a written submission may request to present it to Councillors at this meeting. A submission does not need to be presented in person to be considered as part of the Budget consideration process. The final Budget 2025/26 will be considered for adoption by Council at its meeting at The Well in Smythesdale on Tuesday 27 May 2025.
For more information, contact Golden Plains Shire Council Manager Finance Fiona Rae by emailing [email protected] or call 5220 7111.