Welcome to the submission portal for Council's Draft 2025/26 Budget
In this year’s budget, Council is responding to community and Council needs, to remain financially sustainable for the future. The 2025/26 budget focuses on maintaining essential services, roads and community Council-owned assets, while managing financial pressures and delivering value for money.
As we move into the final year of our current Council Plan, this budget ensures we continue to meet community expectations while adapting to the broader economic challenges facing councils across Victoria. Rising costs, reduced grant funding and the 3% rate cap set by the Victorian Government mean we’ve had to take a careful and considered approach.
Therefore, this is a practical and forward-focused budget. It supports local infrastructure, maintains the services our community relies on, and ensures Council remains in a sound financial position heading into the next four-year Council Plan.
To review the Draft Budget 2025/26 document, simply look to the right of this page and find the document conveniently located under Project Documents or you can read the full draft budget media release.
We value your input on matters that are important to you. This online submission process is designed to gather your feedback on the Draft Budget in an easy and convenient format.
To share your thoughts on the Draft Budget, you have two options:
- Write your submission directly into the online form.
- Upload a file (voice recording, video, word document, image, etc.) via the submission form.
Submissions are open until Wednesday, 21 May 2025.
If you prefer to submit via hardcopy, please address your submission to the Chief Executive Officer at Wellington Shire Council, 18 Desailly Street (PO BOX 506), Sale VIC 3850, clearly marked as "DRAFT BUDGET SUBMISSION".
You can also submit in person:
- Attend an Unscheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, 27 May, 2025, starting at 5pm at the Council Chambers, Port of Sale (Wellington Centre), 70 Foster Street, Sale.
- Provide a submission to customer service at either 156 Grant St, Yarram VIC 3971, or 18 Desailly St, Sale VIC 3850.
- Drop by your local library branch to write a submission; staff will collect submissions until the closing date.
We appreciate your participation in shaping the future of our community through your valuable feedback on the Draft Budget.
Have your say on the 2025/26 Draft Annual Budget
If you do not wish to submit a formal submission, you can still help shape the 2025/26 draft budget by having your say on Council's proposed operational budget for the financial year ahead. This includes operational expenses, fees and charges, and differential rates.
Have your say by completing the submission survey below:
Welcome to the submission portal for Council's Draft 2025/26 Budget
In this year’s budget, Council is responding to community and Council needs, to remain financially sustainable for the future. The 2025/26 budget focuses on maintaining essential services, roads and community Council-owned assets, while managing financial pressures and delivering value for money.
As we move into the final year of our current Council Plan, this budget ensures we continue to meet community expectations while adapting to the broader economic challenges facing councils across Victoria. Rising costs, reduced grant funding and the 3% rate cap set by the Victorian Government mean we’ve had to take a careful and considered approach.
Therefore, this is a practical and forward-focused budget. It supports local infrastructure, maintains the services our community relies on, and ensures Council remains in a sound financial position heading into the next four-year Council Plan.
To review the Draft Budget 2025/26 document, simply look to the right of this page and find the document conveniently located under Project Documents or you can read the full draft budget media release.
We value your input on matters that are important to you. This online submission process is designed to gather your feedback on the Draft Budget in an easy and convenient format.
To share your thoughts on the Draft Budget, you have two options:
- Write your submission directly into the online form.
- Upload a file (voice recording, video, word document, image, etc.) via the submission form.
Submissions are open until Wednesday, 21 May 2025.
If you prefer to submit via hardcopy, please address your submission to the Chief Executive Officer at Wellington Shire Council, 18 Desailly Street (PO BOX 506), Sale VIC 3850, clearly marked as "DRAFT BUDGET SUBMISSION".
You can also submit in person:
- Attend an Unscheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, 27 May, 2025, starting at 5pm at the Council Chambers, Port of Sale (Wellington Centre), 70 Foster Street, Sale.
- Provide a submission to customer service at either 156 Grant St, Yarram VIC 3971, or 18 Desailly St, Sale VIC 3850.
- Drop by your local library branch to write a submission; staff will collect submissions until the closing date.
We appreciate your participation in shaping the future of our community through your valuable feedback on the Draft Budget.
Have your say on the 2025/26 Draft Annual Budget
If you do not wish to submit a formal submission, you can still help shape the 2025/26 draft budget by having your say on Council's proposed operational budget for the financial year ahead. This includes operational expenses, fees and charges, and differential rates.
Have your say by completing the submission survey below:
