Draft Annual Business Plan 2019-20

Each year, Council must make important decisions about how to allocate ratepayers' funds to the vast range of programs and services it provides via its Annual Business Plan.

Before a council adopts its Annual Business Plan it must prepare a draft Annual Business Plan and undertake a public consultation process.

The purpose of the Draft 2019-20 Annual Business Plan is to impart understanding of:

  • Services provided by the City of Unley
  • Proposed new initiatives and projects, and
  • The Draft budget for 2019-20.

In drafting the Draft 2019-20 Annual Business Plan, Council seeks to achieve a reasonable degree of rate

Each year, Council must make important decisions about how to allocate ratepayers' funds to the vast range of programs and services it provides via its Annual Business Plan.

Before a council adopts its Annual Business Plan it must prepare a draft Annual Business Plan and undertake a public consultation process.

The purpose of the Draft 2019-20 Annual Business Plan is to impart understanding of:

  • Services provided by the City of Unley
  • Proposed new initiatives and projects, and
  • The Draft budget for 2019-20.

In drafting the Draft 2019-20 Annual Business Plan, Council seeks to achieve a reasonable degree of rate stability over time while ensuring ratepayers are paying for those services and infrastructure maintenance obligations they require.

A Long Term Financial Plan assists Council with developing a budget within a prudent, longer-term financial framework. The key objective has been to ensure financial sustainability in the medium to long term, while still achieving Council’s goals as detailed in the Community Plan 2033 and Annual Plan objectives. This Long Term Financial Plan has informed the development of the Draft 2019-20 Annual Business Plan.

Ways you can provide feedback

Your feedback will be accepted between Wednesday 1 May and 6pm on Wednesday 29 May. Have your say by:

  • Providing your comments online through this page
  • Sending an email with 'Draft Annual Business Plan 2019-20' in the subject heading, to pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au
  • Sending a written submission to 'Draft Annual Business Plan 2019-20', The City of Unley, PO Box 1, Unley SA 5061.

Public meetings

City of Unley staff will be available to discuss the draft Plan with you at the following public information sessions:

  • Monday 27 May, 10 - 11.30am Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton
  • Monday 27 May, 5.30 – 6.30pm Unley Civic Centre (Council Chambers), 181 Unley Road, Unley
  • Tuesday 28 May, 10 – 11.30am Goodwood Library, 101 Goodwood Road, Goodwood
  • Tuesday 28 May, 6 – 7.30pm Clarence Park Community Centre, 72-74 East Ave, Black Forest.

What happens next?

Following consultation, the community’s feedback will be provided to Council for consideration prior to finalisation of the plan. For further information, please phone 8372 5111.

  • Draft Annual Business Plan 2019-20 Feedback

    The City of Unley draft Annual Business Plan 2019-20 maintains the current level of service delivery and ensures financial sustainability is retained. The draft budget is based on:

    • a 2.1% general rate increase;
    • new capital of $17.19m largely funded by borrowings; and
    • savings of $316,000.

    Council is closely monitoring shifts of service from the State Government to Local Government. Service examples include the SA Planning Portal, the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016, the EPA Waste Levy and the Natural Resources Management Levy.

    We are keen to receive your

    The City of Unley draft Annual Business Plan 2019-20 maintains the current level of service delivery and ensures financial sustainability is retained. The draft budget is based on:

    • a 2.1% general rate increase;
    • new capital of $17.19m largely funded by borrowings; and
    • savings of $316,000.

    Council is closely monitoring shifts of service from the State Government to Local Government. Service examples include the SA Planning Portal, the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016, the EPA Waste Levy and the Natural Resources Management Levy.

    We are keen to receive your feedback about the services and projects proposed for delivery in 2019-20.

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