Council’s four year strategy, annual budget and Healthy City Strategy was approved at the recent council meeting held on 27 June.
Mayor, Councillor Michelle Kleinert says that Council’s four year plan was developed after extensive consultation with the community which saw thousands share their views. This not only helped to highlight areas important to our residents but was also used to guide the future direction of Manningham.
“Our residents spoke and we’ve listened. This plan is the result of Council working together with our community to understand what they expect and want from us as their Council,” she said.
Mayor, Michelle says the annual budget for 2017/2018 will deliver council’s operating services as well as the key initiatives that will support the delivery of Council’s four year plan.
“These initiatives are largely funded by rate revenue so we have been careful to balance community expectations with a realistic budget.
“Our main role is to act as a responsible custodian for future and current generations. This plan will ensure we meet the needs of the Manningham Community both now and in the future,” she said.
The 2017/2018 budget will focus on maintaining and upgrading our assets, including $13.04 million for sportsgrounds, parks and gardens as well as $12.00m for roads, streets and bridges. Council will also continue to invest in Aged and Disability Services with $10.51m and $7.79m ear marked across other services such as Maternal and Child Health, Immunisation, Preschools, Community Development Grants and Community Planning.
