2026/27 Budget Community Consultation

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Budget Community Engagement
Have Your Say on the 2026/2027 Budget

The Rural City of Wangaratta is about to begin developing its 2026/27 Budget, and we want to hear from you.
This is your opportunity for community consultation this year. Your feedback helps us understand what matters most and where funding should be prioritised.
We are following last year’s successful approach of seeking upfront community engagement, which saw the highest number of submissions ever received in a budget submission cycle. This means we won't be consulting the community later on as in prior years, so make sure you have your feedback heard now!


Consultation closes on 15 December, so don't delay.

About the Budget

Each year, Council prepares a budget that outlines how funds will be raised and allocated to deliver essential services, maintain infrastructure, and support community priorities.
The 2026/2027 Budget will be developed in alignment with key strategic documents including the 2025 - 2029 Council Plan, the 2025 - 2035 Financial Plan, Asset Management Plan, and other council strategies and masterplans — with your feedback playing a key role.
Have Your Say on the 2026/2027 Budget

The Rural City of Wangaratta is about to begin developing its 2026/27 Budget, and we want to hear from you.
This is your opportunity for community consultation this year. Your feedback helps us understand what matters most and where funding should be prioritised.
We are following last year’s successful approach of seeking upfront community engagement, which saw the highest number of submissions ever received in a budget submission cycle. This means we won't be consulting the community later on as in prior years, so make sure you have your feedback heard now!


Consultation closes on 15 December, so don't delay.

About the Budget

Each year, Council prepares a budget that outlines how funds will be raised and allocated to deliver essential services, maintain infrastructure, and support community priorities.
The 2026/2027 Budget will be developed in alignment with key strategic documents including the 2025 - 2029 Council Plan, the 2025 - 2035 Financial Plan, Asset Management Plan, and other council strategies and masterplans — with your feedback playing a key role.

  • How would you prioritise where funds are allocated?

    Take this survey to rank in order of priority (starting with 1 being most important) the services you value the most and that you believe are critically important to a thriving community. You can rank as many or as few as you want.


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  • Make your submission

    This page is for individuals, organisations or community groups who would like to submit ideas for funding in the 2026-27 Budget.

    Each year, Council prepares a budget to support the long-term financial, environmental and social sustainability of our community. The 2026–27 Budget will be shaped by the priorities in our Council Plan, Financial Plan and Asset Plan. Download the Council Plan here.

    We know our community has great ideas and this is your chance to share them. All suggestions will be considered through the same prioritisation process as other projects, which may result in ideas being adopted, deferred or not proceeding. Your input helps us make informed, balanced decisions because the Rural City of Wangaratta is a place for everyone.  

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