Council
17 December, 2025
Shire seeks input on Budget
PLANNING for Corangamite Shire’s 2026-2027 Budget is underway, and council is calling on residents, businesses and community groups to share their priorities.
Residents are invited to provide comment with their proposals to the budget, which will guide council’s spending for the coming financial year.
Corangamite Shire Council mayor councillor Kate Makin said there are two ways people could comment online – through a general survey ranking their priorities, or through a form to propose specific projects.
“We’re at the very beginning of planning the 2026-2027 Budget, and this is the perfect time for you to share your ideas,” she said.
“We want to hear from the community about what’s important for the year ahead.”
Council will use the feedback in developing the draft budget, which will go out for public comment in May 2026.
Cr Makin urged the community to share their ideas during the initial phase of consultation, when public input can shape the budget as it develops.
“Sharing ideas now ensures they’re part of the conversation from the start,” she said.
“Even if a project doesn’t make it into the budget, your input is vital.
“It shows us what’s important to you and helps shape decisions for the future.”
Submissions are open now at conversations.corangamite.vic.gov.au/budget2026.
The consultation will close on Friday, January 30.
Residents can also contact their local ward councillor to discuss their budget priorities.
Councillor contact details are available online at www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Councillors.