Your Voice Matters in shaping Our Community!

Council has now completed its early pre-engagement to help inform development of the 2026–2027 Annual Business Plan and Budget. The draft budget will be presented to Council at a Special Council Meeting on 17 March 2026 for endorsement to progress to review by the Audit and Risk Committee.

Following this review, the draft Annual Business Plan and Budget will return to Council on 21 April 2026 for endorsement for public consultation, with formal consultation opening on 29 April 2026.

This next stage gives the community an opportunity to review Council’s proposed projects, services and spending priorities, and provide feedback before the Annual Business Plan and Budget is finalised. Community input plays an important role in helping Council make decisions that support a strong, sustainable and thriving community.

What's Next?

Formal public consultation on the draft 2026–2027 Annual Business Plan and Budget will open from 29 April to 22 May 2026. During this period, community members will be invited to review the draft documents and share their feedback through Council’s Your Voice Gawler website. More information on how to participate will be provided closer to the opening of consultation.

As part of the consultation process, Council will also hold a Public Meeting, where the CEO and Executive Team will present the draft Annual Business Plan and Budget, outline the key proposals, and provide an opportunity for community members to ask questions and make submissions.

Following the close of consultation, all public submissions will be considered by Council at a Special Council Meeting on 9 June 2026.

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