PUBLIC CONSULTATION - Annual Business Plan and Budget 2026-2027
All South Australian Councils are required to maintain a suite of Strategic Management Plans that outline the Council's long-term vision, goals, and actions for the future. The key documents include a Strategic Plan, Asset Management Plan/s, Long Term Financial Plan and Annual Business Plan (& Budget). Collectively, they guide decision-making, resource allocation, and overall direction for the Council. These plans are required by the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) and are used to inform financial, asset, and service planning.
Strategic Management Plan 2025-2035
The Strategic Plan reflects the current ten-year planning period of 2025-2035 and accompanies the consolidated Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2035 and the Annual Business Plan in public consultation. The updated planning period is the only change made to the Strategic Plan.
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Draft Long Term Financial Plan and Annual Business Plan
Through the Long Term Financial Plan, the Council forecasts possible activities and projects over the next 10 years with an aim to ensure financial sustainability over the period. The Annual Business Plan outlines the Council’s priorities for the year ahead and includes the budget and rating policy. It ensures the Council’s activities are aligned with the Strategic Plan and outlines how the Council intends to measure its performance. The Long Term Financial Plan will be reviewed whilst preparing the Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2026-2026.
Developing the Annual Business Plan and Budget 2026/27
The Council is seeking initial input from the community in the preparation of its Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2026-2027. All residents, property owners and business owners in the Copper Coast are encouraged to participate.
