Leeton Shire Council has placed a suite of key strategic and financial documents on public exhibition following endorsement at its April Ordinary Meeting, with community feedback now invited.

The documents include:

  • Draft Delivery Program 2025–2029 and Operational Plan 2026/27
  • Draft Annual Budget Statement 2026/27
  • Draft Revenue Policy 2026/27
  • Draft Fees and Charges 2026/27

Together, they outline the actions Council will take over the coming year to deliver on the Community Strategic Plan, Leeton On The Go Towards 2035, in a financially responsible and sustainable way.

Council has taken a disciplined approach in response to ongoing financial sustainability challenges, focusing on core responsibilities, essential services and the careful stewardship of community assets. All non-essential capital projects have been excluded from the Draft 2026/27 Operational Plan and Budget and instead moved to an aspirational scenario in the upcoming Long-Term Financial Plan. These are:

  • Sporting Precinct Expansion (including Stadiums)
  • Whitton Museum Renewals (including Courthouse)
  • Gogeldrie Weir Cabins (Planning & Construction)
  • Installation of Electronic Signage at Entrance Ways
  • Development of Masterplan for a Waterfront Reserve at Lake Paddock
  • Detailed Design of Social Housing

Capital projects for 2026/27 include road and infrastructure renewal, asset maintenance, and delivery of a new dog park. Provision has also been re-confirmed to progress enabling infrastructure for a potential affordable housing development at the former Brobenah Rd caravan site / dog park, subject to grant funding.

Fees and charges have increased by 6% on average, with Waste Annual Charges at 15%, Water Charges at 5% and Sewerage Charges at 7%.

Council is also considering longer-term financial sustainability measures, including a possible Special Variation. Professor Joseph Drew has been engaged to support this work and community consultation will occur in the first half of 2026/27.

The Draft Long-Term Financial Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan will be finalised mid-year and released for further community consultation then.

Have your say

The Draft documents are available on Council’s website and via the ‘Have Your Say’ portal, with hard copies also accessible at the Council Administration Office, Leeton Shire Library, Yanco Shop, and Whitton and Murrami Post Offices.

Anyone wanting to provide feedback to Council can do so by: