2020/2021 Budget

Pyrenees Shire Council puts together an Annual Budget each year, guided by our Council Plan. The Plan has five key objectives and this survey starts by asking if you agree with these priorities.

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* 1. Where are you located?

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* 2. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Roads and Townships
We will plan, manage, maintain and renew infrastructure in a sustainable way that responds to the needs of the community.

Example of projects under this Strategic Objective:

Renewal and upgrade of the following key roads:
Raglan-Elmhurst Road
Eurambeen-Streatham Road
Langi Kal Kal Road
Landsborough-Elmhurst Road (Wimmera River) bridge

Relationships and Advocacy
We will build and maintain effective relationships with community, government and strategic partners, and advocate on key issues to advance our communities.

Example of projects under this Strategic Objective:

Review and implement Frontline Services with a focus on providing a better service to our communities.
Work with others to develop strategy and deliver Shared Services
Review the Community Engagement Strategy

Community Connection and Wellbeing
We will engage with communities to provide responsive, efficient services that enhance the quality of life of residents and promote connected, active and resilient communities.

Example of projects under this Strategic Objective:

Support the participation for youth in the Western Bulldogs Foundation Leadership Program.
Continue to promote and participate in the Communities of Respect and Equality (CoRE).
Provide support to CAP Coordinators to maintain plans that are inclusive and reflective of the whole community.

Financially Sustainable, High-performing Organisation
Our organisation will respond to community needs, attend to our core business, and strive for excellence in service delivery in an ethical and financially responsible manner.

Example of projects under this Strategic Objective:

Undertake two internal audits per year.
Review the Long Term Financial Plan incorporating the Strategic Resource Plan on an annual basis in conjunction with the development of the annual budget.
Undertake two service reviews per year against Best Value principles, which consider shared services, and alternative service delivery models.

Development and Environment
We will undertake forward planning, and facilitate growth in our local economy while protecting key natural and built environmental values.

Example of projects under this Strategic Objective:

Pyrenees Futures – Work with communities to prepare / finalise township framework plans to guide future development in Beaufort, Landsborough, Moonambel, Amphitheatre, Raglan.
Undertake planning scheme amendments to incorporate updated township plans.
Develop and implement a strategic planning program including further Planning Scheme amendments to improve its effectiveness.

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* 3. Do you think that the following priorities are still right for Pyrenees Shire Council in 2020-21?

	Yes	No	Don't Know
Roads and Townships We will plan, manage, maintain and renew infrastructure in a sustainable way that responds to the needs of the community.	Roads and Townships We will plan, manage, maintain and renew infrastructure in a sustainable way that responds to the needs of the community. Yes	Roads and Townships We will plan, manage, maintain and renew infrastructure in a sustainable way that responds to the needs of the community. No	Roads and Townships We will plan, manage, maintain and renew infrastructure in a sustainable way that responds to the needs of the community. Don't Know
Relationships and Advocacy We will build and maintain effective relationships with community, government and strategic partners, and advocate on key issues to advance our communities.	Relationships and Advocacy We will build and maintain effective relationships with community, government and strategic partners, and advocate on key issues to advance our communities. Yes	Relationships and Advocacy We will build and maintain effective relationships with community, government and strategic partners, and advocate on key issues to advance our communities. No	Relationships and Advocacy We will build and maintain effective relationships with community, government and strategic partners, and advocate on key issues to advance our communities. Don't Know
Community Connection and Wellbeing We will engage with communities to provide responsive, efficient services that enhance the quality of life of residents and promote connected, active and resilient communities.	Community Connection and Wellbeing We will engage with communities to provide responsive, efficient services that enhance the quality of life of residents and promote connected, active and resilient communities. Yes	Community Connection and Wellbeing We will engage with communities to provide responsive, efficient services that enhance the quality of life of residents and promote connected, active and resilient communities. No	Community Connection and Wellbeing We will engage with communities to provide responsive, efficient services that enhance the quality of life of residents and promote connected, active and resilient communities. Don't Know
Financially Sustainable, High-performing Organisation Our organisation will respond to community needs, attend to our core business, and strive for excellence in service delivery in an ethical and financially responsible manner.	Financially Sustainable, High-performing Organisation Our organisation will respond to community needs, attend to our core business, and strive for excellence in service delivery in an ethical and financially responsible manner. Yes	Financially Sustainable, High-performing Organisation Our organisation will respond to community needs, attend to our core business, and strive for excellence in service delivery in an ethical and financially responsible manner. No	Financially Sustainable, High-performing Organisation Our organisation will respond to community needs, attend to our core business, and strive for excellence in service delivery in an ethical and financially responsible manner. Don't Know
Development and Environment We will undertake forward planning, and facilitate growth in our local economy while protecting key natural and built environmental values.	Development and Environment We will undertake forward planning, and facilitate growth in our local economy while protecting key natural and built environmental values. Yes	Development and Environment We will undertake forward planning, and facilitate growth in our local economy while protecting key natural and built environmental values. No	Development and Environment We will undertake forward planning, and facilitate growth in our local economy while protecting key natural and built environmental values. Don't Know

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* 4. If there is a different priority you think the Council should focus on in future years, please tell us.

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* 5. If Council had to choose in spending its budget, what road network works do you think should take priority – please pick your top 3:

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* 6. In your opinion, which of the following services should Council prioritise in its budget and Council Plan – mark from 1 [low priority] to 5 [high priority]

	1 - Low Priority	2	3 - Medium Priority	4	5 - High Priority
Road Maintenance	Road Maintenance 1 - Low Priority	Road Maintenance 2	Road Maintenance 3 - Medium Priority	Road Maintenance 4	Road Maintenance 5 - High Priority
Recreation, parks and playgrounds	Recreation, parks and playgrounds 1 - Low Priority	Recreation, parks and playgrounds 2	Recreation, parks and playgrounds 3 - Medium Priority	Recreation, parks and playgrounds 4	Recreation, parks and playgrounds 5 - High Priority
Facilities maintenance	Facilities maintenance 1 - Low Priority	Facilities maintenance 2	Facilities maintenance 3 - Medium Priority	Facilities maintenance 4	Facilities maintenance 5 - High Priority
Support to communities in creating better facilities and services (Non-Council owned)	Support to communities in creating better facilities and services (Non-Council owned) 1 - Low Priority	Support to communities in creating better facilities and services (Non-Council owned) 2	Support to communities in creating better facilities and services (Non-Council owned) 3 - Medium Priority	Support to communities in creating better facilities and services (Non-Council owned) 4	Support to communities in creating better facilities and services (Non-Council owned) 5 - High Priority
Aged & Disability support services	Aged & Disability support services 1 - Low Priority	Aged & Disability support services 2	Aged & Disability support services 3 - Medium Priority	Aged & Disability support services 4	Aged & Disability support services 5 - High Priority
Youth	Youth 1 - Low Priority	Youth 2	Youth 3 - Medium Priority	Youth 4	Youth 5 - High Priority
Early years (e.g. Maternal & Child Health Nurses, playgroups)	Early years (e.g. Maternal & Child Health Nurses, playgroups) 1 - Low Priority	Early years (e.g. Maternal & Child Health Nurses, playgroups) 2	Early years (e.g. Maternal & Child Health Nurses, playgroups) 3 - Medium Priority	Early years (e.g. Maternal & Child Health Nurses, playgroups) 4	Early years (e.g. Maternal & Child Health Nurses, playgroups) 5 - High Priority
Waste & Recycling	Waste & Recycling 1 - Low Priority	Waste & Recycling 2	Waste & Recycling 3 - Medium Priority	Waste & Recycling 4	Waste & Recycling 5 - High Priority
New footpaths	New footpaths 1 - Low Priority	New footpaths 2	New footpaths 3 - Medium Priority	New footpaths 4	New footpaths 5 - High Priority
Attracting tourism	Attracting tourism 1 - Low Priority	Attracting tourism 2	Attracting tourism 3 - Medium Priority	Attracting tourism 4	Attracting tourism 5 - High Priority
Attracting new residents	Attracting new residents 1 - Low Priority	Attracting new residents 2	Attracting new residents 3 - Medium Priority	Attracting new residents 4	Attracting new residents 5 - High Priority
Libraries	Libraries 1 - Low Priority	Libraries 2	Libraries 3 - Medium Priority	Libraries 4	Libraries 5 - High Priority
Environment	Environment 1 - Low Priority	Environment 2	Environment 3 - Medium Priority	Environment 4	Environment 5 - High Priority
Climate change adaptation	Climate change adaptation 1 - Low Priority	Climate change adaptation 2	Climate change adaptation 3 - Medium Priority	Climate change adaptation 4	Climate change adaptation 5 - High Priority

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* 7. Do you believe that where possible Council should move to a “user pays” system where certain services should are paid for directly by the persons consuming the services rather than through rates?

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Council's current spending

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* 8. Given Council's current spending, I would like to see:

	More	Less	Same
Council spend on Road Maintenance (This service is responsible for the maintenance of Council's road network.)	Council spend on Road Maintenance (This service is responsible for the maintenance of Council's road network.) More	Council spend on Road Maintenance (This service is responsible for the maintenance of Council's road network.) Less	Council spend on Road Maintenance (This service is responsible for the maintenance of Council's road network.) Same
Council spend on Asset Renewal ( This is the amount of Council cash that is spent on replacing asset e.g. Road and Bridge Reconstruction, and Fleet and Plant Purchases. The majority of this figure relates to Council's road network.)	Council spend on Asset Renewal ( This is the amount of Council cash that is spent on replacing asset e.g. Road and Bridge Reconstruction, and Fleet and Plant Purchases. The majority of this figure relates to Council's road network.) More	Council spend on Asset Renewal ( This is the amount of Council cash that is spent on replacing asset e.g. Road and Bridge Reconstruction, and Fleet and Plant Purchases. The majority of this figure relates to Council's road network.) Less	Council spend on Asset Renewal ( This is the amount of Council cash that is spent on replacing asset e.g. Road and Bridge Reconstruction, and Fleet and Plant Purchases. The majority of this figure relates to Council's road network.) Same
Council spend on Aged & Disability ( This service provides a range of home and community care services for the aged and disabled including home delivered meals, personal care, transport, respite care, home modifications and senior citizen clubs.)	Council spend on Aged & Disability ( This service provides a range of home and community care services for the aged and disabled including home delivered meals, personal care, transport, respite care, home modifications and senior citizen clubs.) More	Council spend on Aged & Disability ( This service provides a range of home and community care services for the aged and disabled including home delivered meals, personal care, transport, respite care, home modifications and senior citizen clubs.) Less	Council spend on Aged & Disability ( This service provides a range of home and community care services for the aged and disabled including home delivered meals, personal care, transport, respite care, home modifications and senior citizen clubs.) Same
Council spend on Economic Development ( This service provides Council with general economic development services, community building, events management, tourism, sponsorship, contribution towards state funded initiatives and promotional activities throughout the Shire.)	Council spend on Economic Development ( This service provides Council with general economic development services, community building, events management, tourism, sponsorship, contribution towards state funded initiatives and promotional activities throughout the Shire.) More	Council spend on Economic Development ( This service provides Council with general economic development services, community building, events management, tourism, sponsorship, contribution towards state funded initiatives and promotional activities throughout the Shire.) Less	Council spend on Economic Development ( This service provides Council with general economic development services, community building, events management, tourism, sponsorship, contribution towards state funded initiatives and promotional activities throughout the Shire.) Same
Council spend on Recreation, Public Halls, Parks and Reserves ( This service provides swimming pool facilities services at three locations, public halls, parks and gardens and provides a customer focused service that caters for the cultural, educational and recreational needs of residents and provides a focal point for the community where they can meet, relax and enjoy the facilities and services offered. Parks Management provides management and implementation of open space strategies and maintenance programs. Parks and gardens maintenance provides management of all parks and gardens.)	Council spend on Recreation, Public Halls, Parks and Reserves ( This service provides swimming pool facilities services at three locations, public halls, parks and gardens and provides a customer focused service that caters for the cultural, educational and recreational needs of residents and provides a focal point for the community where they can meet, relax and enjoy the facilities and services offered. Parks Management provides management and implementation of open space strategies and maintenance programs. Parks and gardens maintenance provides management of all parks and gardens.) More	Council spend on Recreation, Public Halls, Parks and Reserves ( This service provides swimming pool facilities services at three locations, public halls, parks and gardens and provides a customer focused service that caters for the cultural, educational and recreational needs of residents and provides a focal point for the community where they can meet, relax and enjoy the facilities and services offered. Parks Management provides management and implementation of open space strategies and maintenance programs. Parks and gardens maintenance provides management of all parks and gardens.) Less	Council spend on Recreation, Public Halls, Parks and Reserves ( This service provides swimming pool facilities services at three locations, public halls, parks and gardens and provides a customer focused service that caters for the cultural, educational and recreational needs of residents and provides a focal point for the community where they can meet, relax and enjoy the facilities and services offered. Parks Management provides management and implementation of open space strategies and maintenance programs. Parks and gardens maintenance provides management of all parks and gardens.) Same

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* 9. Bearing in mind, Pyrenees Shire rate is a low rating shire when compared to other Councils, and that, Council has elected not to apply for a rate cap variation for 2020/21, I would support Council applying for a rate cap variation in future years if it meant Council could fund additional/better levels of services.
(Average residential rate per residential property assessment: Pyrenees Shire (2018-19) $981.00 Similar Councils (2018-19) $1452.56 All Councils (2018-19) $1669.82)

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2020/2021 Budget

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* 1. Where are you located?

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. Do you think that the following priorities are still right for Pyrenees Shire Council in 2020-21?

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* 4. If there is a different priority you think the Council should focus on in future years, please tell us.

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* 5. If Council had to choose in spending its budget, what road network works do you think should take priority – please pick your top 3:

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* 6. In your opinion, which of the following services should Council prioritise in its budget and Council Plan – mark from 1 [low priority] to 5 [high priority]

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* 7. Do you believe that where possible Council should move to a “user pays” system where certain services should are paid for directly by the persons consuming the services rather than through rates?

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Council's current spending

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* 8. Given Council's current spending, I would like to see:

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* 10. Do you have any further comments?