Wyndham City’s Annual Plan & Budget 2022 - 2023 was adopted at Council’s Council Meeting on Tuesday 28 June 2022.
Each year Wyndham City Council prepares an Annual Plan and Budget which outlines the priorities for Council to deliver in the next financial year.
Throughout January and February this year, we heard more than 430 important local ideas from residents throughout our initial engagement period for the Budget. Councillors also held Pop-Up conversation events across Point Cook, Little River, Tarneit and Werribee to engage with the community.
In April 2022, Council endorsed the Proposed Annual Plan & Budget 2022/23 and invited the community to provide feedback.
Community members were able to access the Proposed Annual Plan and Budget 2022/23 via The Loop. Hard copies of the Proposed Annual Plan and Budget 2022/23 and promotional material were also provided at Council Customer Service points across Wyndham, including Libraries and Community Centres. Hard copies via post were also able to be requested.
Public Exhibition Pop Up events were also held where Councillors and Council Officers attended to talk about the proposed budget and answer any questions raised.
Feedback received provided support for the strategic priorities contained within the budget as well as focus areas for consideration in future budget cycles and ongoing advocacy.
The 2022/23 Annual Budget presents a vision for the Wyndham community as we rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic and build a strong foundation for the future.
The Annual Plan and Budget 2022/23 is about delivering a more liveable city and includes a $167.2 million in Capital Works Program – the second largest on record. It is designed to improve City pride, build and enhance Parks and Open Space, Protect the Local Environment and keep Wyndham Active.
As part of our capital works plan, Council included:
- $32.3M to build to upgrade and maintain our road network
- $65.6M for recreational, leisure and community facilities
- 19.8M for parks, open spaces and streetscapes
- 10M for the RDF Waste Processing and Baling Facility
However, this Budget is not just about infrastructure – service delivery is also at the forefront in 2022/23 with the allocation of $423M for services and programs including $14.72 million for maternal & child health and immunisations services, $10.3 million to operate our local libraries, and $18.7 million to run Kindergarten and Child Centre services.
We have increased Community Grants to $1.45 million – a record amount, putting more funds in the hands of community groups and organisations to run programs and events that make a difference locally.
View the Wyndham City Annual Plan & Budget 2022 - 2023
Revenue and Rating Plan
The Revenue and Rating Plan establishes the revenue raising framework within which Council proposes to work. The purpose of the Revenue and Rating Plan is to determine the most appropriate and affordable revenue and rating approach for Council which in conjunction with other income sources will adequately finance the implementation of the Council Plan.
View the Revenue and Rating Plan
Schedule of Fees & Charges 2022 - 2023
The Schedule of Fees & Charges sets out the fees that Council may charge for 2022 - 2023. Where a fee amount is set through legislation, the legislated rate supersedes any amount listed in this schedule. When setting the fee rate consideration is given to the following:
- Equitable - the fees are fairly applied across a range of users and consideration is given to the user’s capacity to pay.
- Efficiency - the fees are simple for Council to administer.
- Clarity – users clearly understand how and when fees are applied.
Transparency – the nature and use of the service is easily understood and accessible to all applicable users.
View the Schedule of Fees & Charges 2022 - 2023
For further information contact Wyndham City on 1300 023 411 or email mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au.