We're diving into the Annual Business Plan & Budget 2024-25
This is where we shape our year ahead!
The Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget details:
- Council’s annual objectives for the year.
- An overview of the activities and services provided by Council.
- Key financial information relating to revenue and expenditure.
- Proposed new initiatives and projects.
- Rating context and impact of rates for 2024-25.
- Council’s Financial Planning Framework.
We’re curious to know if you like the sound of the projects we’re proposing in 2024-2025. Do you think they provide good value for money? Is our service level right? Is our infrastructure up to par? And more…
There are three ways you can get involved. You can:
- Take part in our brief survey.
- Leave a like or comment about the key projects we are proposing on our four digital idea boards.
- Come along to a Community Consultation meeting.
The digital idea boards list our proposed:
- Environmental initiatives
- Events & Economic Development Initiatives
- Community Projects
- Upgrades and Improvements (New Capital Projects).
Your feedback will tell us which initiatives and projects are most important to you, if you think our budget has been well distributed and if you have any suggestions to improve what we have proposed.
Your feedback is valued, so please take the time to share your views with us today!
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Share Environmental initiatives on Facebook Share Environmental initiatives on Twitter Share Environmental initiatives on Linkedin Email Environmental initiatives link
These initiatives will deliver environmental benefits to our community and are funded by Council’s rates income.
Vote for the ones you like and leave comments where you’d like to give more feedback.
Further details on proposed environmental initiatives can be found on page 39 of the Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget.
View All Ideas27 days ago
Dog Waste Bins - $30,000
Introducing specialised dog waste bins in parks and reserves.
27 days ago
Community Renewables Program Procurement - $115,000
Support residents & businesses to transition to renewable energy.
24 days ago
City Wide Greening Verges - $60,000
Converting Council verges to be ready for planting by residents.
27 days ago
Council Operations Carbon Emission Reduction - $110,000
Reducing Council’s operations carbon emissions.
27 days ago
Tree Strategy Expanding Canopy Target - Public Land - $180,000
This project will see the planting of 440 additional trees.
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Share Events and economic development initiatives on Facebook Share Events and economic development initiatives on Twitter Share Events and economic development initiatives on Linkedin Email Events and economic development initiatives link
Council delivers an annual calendar of community events along with initiatives that deliver economic benefits to our community and improve the appearance and vibrancy of our mainstreets. These events and initiatives are funded by Council’s rates income.
Vote for the ones you like and leave comments where you’d like to give more feedback.
Further details on proposed events and economic development initiatives can be found on page 40 of the Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget.
View All Ideas24 days ago
Double Shot Coffee Fiesta - $80,000
Event celebrating our thriving local coffee culture.
24 days ago
Event Sponsorship for Mainstreet Trader Associations - $40,000
Financial support to the Associations to stage annual events.
24 days ago
Increase maintenance levels - Goodwood Road Mainstreet - $30,000
Increase maintenance services in the mainstreet trader area.
24 days ago
Business Precincts Improvement Plan - $120,000
Revitalising and developing business precincts.
24 days ago
Events in Unley Program - $100,000
A program of events with ‘something for everyone’.
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Share Community projects on Facebook Share Community projects on Twitter Share Community projects on Linkedin Email Community projects link
These projects will bring cultural and community well-being benefits to our community and are funded by Council’s rates income.
Vote for the ones you like and leave comments where you’d like to give more feedback.
Further details on proposed community projects can be found on page 41 of the Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget.
View All Ideas24 days ago
Main Collector Roads 40kph Speed Limit Implementation - $30,000
Signage and messaging to residents about speed limit changes.
24 days ago
Active Ageing Strategy Program - $20,000
Delivering programs that celebrate and support ageing.
24 days ago
Local Area Traffic Management Plan: Fullarton & Myrtle Bank - $75,000
Taking a holistic approach to addressing transport matters.
24 days ago
All Connections to Unley Art Prize - $20,000
Hosting an art competition and awarding a prize in 2025.
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Share Upgrades and improvements (Capital Projects) on Facebook Share Upgrades and improvements (Capital Projects) on Twitter Share Upgrades and improvements (Capital Projects) on Linkedin Email Upgrades and improvements (Capital Projects) link
These projects are examples of works to install new assets or to significantly upgrade existing parks, buildings and streets. These projects are expected to be funded without the need for further borrowings.
Vote for the ones you like and leave comments where you’d like to give more feedback.
Further details on proposed capital projects can be found on pages 42-44 of the Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget.
View All Ideas24 days ago
Howard Florey Reserve Improvements (Stage 1 of 2) - $30,000
Improving the visual appeal and safety of the Reserve.
24 days ago
Fullarton Park Community Centre Digital Signage - $60,000
Installing a digital sign next to the Centre to promote events.
24 days ago
North Unley Park Upgrade - $340,000
Construction of a new playground, picnic shelter and more.
24 days ago
Fraser Reserve Accessibility Improvements - $25,000
Construction of an accessible new walking path in the Reserve.
24 days ago
Unley Road Streetscape Upgrade (Stage 3) - $200,000
Renewal of footpath paving, new trees, landscaping and more.
Videos
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Our short video shows some of the proposed events and initiatives up for consideration.
