Our Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2026/27 was adopted on Monday 22 June 2026, with an average residential rate increase of 4.50%, plus new property growth of 1.42%.
The adopted budget responds to what we heard from our community and continues to invest in the services, infrastructure and projects our City relies on every day.
Following consultation and updated financial information, Council was able to reduce the average residential rate increase from 5.11% in the draft budget to 4.50% in the adopted budget.
This year’s budget balances affordability with the need to maintain essential services, renew infrastructure, support local neighbourhoods and plan responsibly for the future.
The rates invested by the community will support:
- $4.5m for the Chief Street, Brompton streetscape upgrade, improving roads, lighting, landscaping, cycling connections and public spaces between Port Road and Hawker Street
- $4.4m for the St Clair Recreation Precinct, including a new community facility and additional car parking
- $2.5m for Community Renewables at sporting clubs, helping local clubs become more sustainable through renewable energy upgrades
- $1.7m for Woodville Town Hall upgrades, improving sound, lighting and internal infrastructure to support performances, events and community use
- $160,000 for the Business Support Program, supporting local businesses and contributing to vibrant places
The budget also continues to fund core services including roads, footpaths, stormwater, waste, libraries, parks, open spaces, community facilities and local programs.