Tell us what matters – so we can fund what matters
The City of Unley invites you to have your say on our:
- Draft 2025–26 Annual Business Plan and Budget
- Long-Term Financial Plan 2025-2035
- Draft Rating Policy
- Proposed changes to the rating of short-stay accommodation.
These plans guide how your money is spent, both now and into the future. We want to know: have we got it right? Is anything missing? What do you think of the proposed rate increase? Which services and projects matter most to you?
What we're proposing
The Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget 2025–26 sets out our priorities for the next 12 months, including:
- Council services and objectives for 2025-26
- Key financial information – how we fund services and where money goes
- Proposed new projects and initiatives
- The proposed Council rates for 2025–26.
The Budget aligns with our Community Plan: Towards 2050 and Draft 4-Year Delivery Plan (2025–29), balancing long-term goals with financial sustainability, and is based on:
- A proposed average 3.5% general rate increase
- An additional 0.5% from new or improved properties.
Changes to short-stay accommodation rating
We are also considering rating short-stay rentals (like Airbnbs) the same as traditional tourist accommodation. This aims to create a fairer system and encourage long-term rentals.
How to have your say
You can provide feedback by:
- Completing the online survey
- Writing to: 2025–26 Budget Consultation, City of Unley, PO Box 1, Unley SA 5061
- Emailing: pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au
- Attending a community meeting. All meetings are from 4.30pm to 5.30pm, and registration is required:
- Monday 12 May, Clarence Park Community Centre
- Tuesday 13 May, Fullarton Park Community Centre
- Monday 26 May, City of Unley Council Chambers.
Feedback closes 11.59pm, Monday 26 May 2025.
All submissions will help Council finalise the 2025–26 Annual Business Plan and Budget.
