Draft Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2034-35

On display until 03 September 2025, 05:00 PM

The Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2034-35 provides a 10-year financially sustainable projection to fund the actions of the Council Plan and the objectives of the Community Vision.

Our aim is to ensure that we maintain a stable financial position.

Council will measure financial sustainability risk assessments and ensure they do not exceed medium risk over the long term

Council is now seeking feedback from our community on the Draft Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2034-35.

Read the Draft Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2034-35(PDF, 13MB)

Integrated Framework

Council has an Integrated Planning Framework that aligns its operational, corporate and strategic plans to deliver core services, and achieve sustainable improvements for the Council and community. The framework includes long, medium and short-term plans that set the direction of everything we do.

The Budget forms an important part of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. This framework ensures that the Budget is developed in response to Council Plan priorities, and specifies the required amount to fund Council services and initiatives over the next 12 months, and subsequent three financial years.

The framework guides the Council in identifying community needs and aspirations over the long term (Community Vision and Financial Plan), medium term (Council Plan, Workforce Plan, and Revenue and Rating Plan) and short term (Budget).

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Listed below are the ways you can provide your feedback on this Draft Plan.

If you want to speak to your submission at the September Submissions Committee Meeting, please tick YES on the online or PDF surveys. 

Submissions close at 5pm on Wednesday 3 September 2025.

Online Survey

Submission
Please read the Draft Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2034-36 prior to making your submission.
Submissions Committee Meeting * (required)
Would you like to speak about your submission at the September Submissions Committee Meeting?

Email

You can download and complete the Draft Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2034-35(PDF, 222KB) feedback form.

Email your submission to: inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au

Post

Download and complete the Draft Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2034-35(PDF, 222KB) feedback form or send your suggestions to:

Colac Otway Shire Council
PO Box 283
Colac VIC 3250

In Person

Download and complete the Draft Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2034-35(PDF, 222KB) feedback form and drop it into one of our Customer Service Centers at Colac or Apollo Bay.

All submissions must be in writing.

 

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