It’s budget time again and we’re excited to deliver the completion of our 4-year Council Plan.

Each year, we bring a Draft Annual Budget and Council Plan Action Plan to the community and ask for input.  

The Annual Budget and Council Plan Action Plan are prepared to ensure funds are allocated to achieve the goals we set in our 4-year Council Plan.

This coming financial Year (2024-25) represents the final year of our 4-year Council Plan and we are proud of all we have achieved over the past four years.

We have created the budget to, balance current and future needs, while also ensuring Darebin is financially sustainable into the future. 

The current economic landscape continues to challenge everyone.  High costs continue to place significant pressure on Council’s budget. We recognise the need for a strong focus on resilience, both in terms of our financial responsibilities and what we can realistically deliver.

We are managing our budget responsibly so we can continue to deliver what’s important to you and continue to be one of the top five most liveable council areas across metropolitan Melbourne.

Before we finalise and adopt the Annual Budget 2024-2025 and supporting financial documents on 24 June, we want you to have the opportunity to make a formal submission by 20 May 2024.