PN. WE ARE HERE
Looking towards the future. During the development of our Strategic Plan in 2020, our community told us they wanted to focus on their foundational needs which means addressing the things that impact their everyday lives, from having safe roads, well presented neighbourhoods and local employment opportunities, to a council that talks to them more and uses their money wisely. Council is confident the 2021/22 Annual Business Plan and Budget is a strong step forward to achieving just that. The Annual Business Plan and Budget showcases the outcomes we as a council will achieve during the next financial year, 2021/22. Our expediture budget is $110M, most of which supports the delivery of existing services such as our community centres and programs; city maintenance; waste and recycling; public health, regulatory and environmental services; and local business support. We will spend over $21.9M of our capital budget on renewing or replacing existing assets such as kerbs, footpaths, roads and recreational and sporting facilities. Check out the map on pages 14 and 15 for a snapshot of these projects and initiatives. Council has achieved a sustainable operating surplus since 2019/20, which means we are not spending more than we receive, and we have maintained this for 2021/22, despite the social and economic challenges faced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The positive impact of operating surpluses over the last few years have accumulated to help reduce Council’s overall debt in 2021/22. Read on to find out what external funding we have leveraged and what is happening where over the next 12 months. You can also access Council’s Annual Business Plan and Budget 2021/22 by visiting playford.sa.gov.au/annualbusinessplan
Balanced Budget. Our commitment to deliver a balanced budget whilst delivering key projects that support our community’s foundational needs has resulted in a rate increase of 1.25 per cent for 2021/22. The budget supports the growth and renewal of the city and the delivery of quality services the community relies on. PAGE 12 | playford.sa.gov.au
