Early Budget Consultation Opportunity and New Budget Kiosk

Published on 20 January 2023

Council would like to hear from the community on priorities and ideas for consideration as part of the 2023–24 Budget and for Council’s 10 Year Capital Works Plan.

The early budget consultation will run from 20 January - 17 February 2023 allowing community members to submit ideas for consideration in the development of the 2023-24 Budget through a survey on Engage Mansfield, via email, in writing, or at the new ‘Budget Kiosk’ at the customer service desk of Council’s municipal office located at 33 Highett St, Mansfield.

Mayor Tehan said that he was excited by the opportunity for the community to be involved in the budget development process this early and encourages everyone to put forward their ideas for consideration.

“Our community knows Mansfield Shire best and understanding their priorities will help us develop a financially responsible budget, while continuing to deliver the services and projects that are the most important to the community.

“Council is committed to ensuring we listen to the community throughout our four-year term, and we see this as a great opportunity to keep doing this”, he said.

In developing the annual budget Council works through what is required to operate business as usual, what is required to fund the annual capital works renewal program, and also considers customer requests received through the year from community that require a budget allocation. New budget initiatives are reviewed against their alignment to the Council Plan 2021-2025.

Council will consider all ideas submitted during development of the 2023-24 Budget, prior to endorsement of the draft budget for formal community consultation at the Council meeting on 25 April 2023.

Once endorsed by Council for consultation, the proposed 2023-24 Mansfield Shire Council Budget, the community will have a second opportunity to comment and provide feedback into the budget in May.

To learn more about the project and to take the survey, visit engage.mansfield.vic.gov.au. The survey will close on Friday 17 February 2023.