Council’s Draft Budget is out for community review!

“We are continuing to invest in our community infrastructure with an extensive $54 million capital works program to maintain and enhance Council’s $2.5 billion of community assets.”

This this is in addition to the $20 million allocated to maintaining our important community assets.

“We will also deliver on our Climate Emergency Action Plan to reduce the impacts of climate change,” Cr Diamante said.

Proposed capital works spending includes $13 million over the next four years for circular economy (sustainability) initiatives.

Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback on what they would like included in the Draft Budget and 10 Year Financial Plan by completing our survey over summer.

We received more than 200 submissions and in order, your top priorities for Council spending were:

1) Parks, reserves and other open spaces

2) Maintenance and cleaning of public spaces

3) Recycling and waste management

4) Roads and traffic/parking management

5) Drainage and stormwater management

6) Environment and sustainability

7) Sport (courts, ovals, fields and pavilions)

8) Footpaths/cycling and pedestrian infrastructure

Your feedback informed the Draft Budget and 10 Year Financial Plan. Pick up a copy from the Civic Centre customer service desk or jump online and tell us what you think before 13 June: yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/budget-2023-24