Council Plans and Budget
Council's key strategic documents
The Local Government Act 2020 requires councils to design, implement and monitor a suite of strategic documents underpinned by a deliberative engagement process.
These plans must be integrated and be able to demonstrably contribute to the achievement of a long-term community vision.
A range of corporate, planning, strategic and operational documents that outlines the goals and approaches for Council service delivery and community planning can be found under Reports, Strategies and Plans.
Council Plan
The Council Plan guides our planning, decision-making and program delivery during this term of Council. Council has set a clear vision for the next four years, describing its ambitions for the Shire. Delivering of the vision will provide residents and visitors a place to grow, a place to invest, a place to belong.
The Council Plan 2025-2029 has been developed and is now on exhibition for community feedback. Keep your eye on Council's Have Your Say page.
Annual Plan
The Annual Plan(PDF, 211KB) outlines courses of action and deliverables intended to contribute to the achievement of each Council Plan priority.
Health and Wellbeing Plan
Councils play an important role in planning for health and wellbeing across their municipalities. Colac Otway Shire Council's Health and Wellbeing Plan supports the protection and improvement of the health and wellbeing of our community and the places they live, learn, work and play. The Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025(PDF, 2MB) was incorporated into the Council Plan.
Financial Plan
The Financial Plan 2021-22 to 2030-31(PDF, 2MB) 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.
The 10-year plan has been reviewed, and you can provide your feedback on the Financial Plan 2025-26 to 2034-35 on Council's Have Your Say page.
Revenue and Rating Plan
The Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029(PDF, 887KB) determines the most appropriate and affordable revenue and rating approach for Colac Otway Shire Council in conjunction with other income sources to adequately finance the objectives in the Council Plan.
This plan is an important part of Council’s integrated planning framework, all of which is created to help Council achieve the community vision.
Budget
Council prepares an annual budget each financial year that seeks to meet important demands for services and infrastructure yet remain affordable for our community. It outlines the financial and non-financial resources that Council requires to achieve the strategic objectives described in the Council Plan. Colac Otway Shire Council’s Budget 2025-2026(PDF, 1MB) is available to read.
Asset Plan
The Asset Plan 2023-23 to 2031-32(PDF, 8MB) is the suite of documents that outline how Council will improve the way we deliver services and outcomes for our community’s infrastructure including transport, buildings, stormwater and open space assets.
The 10-year Asset Plan has been reviewed, and you can provide your feedback on this plan on Council's Have Your Say page.