Every year, City of Prospect develops an Annual Business Plan and Budget that outlines the services, programs, and infrastructure projects we’ll deliver for our community in the upcoming year. This year, our focus is on striking a responsible balance: maintaining the high-quality services you expect while managing the rising costs of inflation.
Council has endorsed the Draft 2026–2027 Annual Business Plan, Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan for community consultation, and we want to know if we’ve got the balance right before the budget is finalised in June.
What we’re consulting on
We’re seeking your input on what programs, services, events and initiatives you want your rates to support over the coming year. Your feedback is important in helping us make sure we’re focusing on what matters most to you.
The draft 2026-2027 Plan includes the following proposals:
- An average residential rate increase of 3.5% to fund new projects, maintain our existing service levels and support infrastructure renewals.
- Deliver priority projects under the Integrated Transport Plan, renewing roads, footpaths, kerbs and gutters to improve safety, accessibility and ease of movement across the city.
- Upgrade critical infrastructure, including the Churchill Road Drainage Upgrade and the conversion of Council streetlighting to energy‑efficient LED technology, supporting a safer, more resilient community.
- Continued progression of the Prospect Lifestyle Precinct project in line with Council’s long‑term vision to revitalise Prospect Oval and its surrounds.
- Enact key initiatives from Council’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan to help create a community where everyone can participate and feel a sense of belonging.
- Continue efforts that help to mitigate the effects of climate change through Council’s Green Tunnel Project.
Be your city’s voice and tell us what you think of our Draft 2026-2027 Annual Business Plan, Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan.
