Borough of Queenscliffe 2017–18 Rate Increase |
Why a higher rate cap?
| 25% |
At its April 2017 Ordinary Meeting, Council confirmed its intention to apply to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) for a higher rate cap of 4.5% in the 2017–18 rating year.
During February 2017, Council undertook an extensive community engagement program to ensure our community had a major say in shaping the draft Council Plan for the next four years. This achieved a high level of community participation in the development of the draft Council Plan 2017–2021.
After considering the feedback from our community, Council identified 42 strategies for inclusion in the draft Council Plan 2017–2021 to support the community’s priorities.
Council determined that a 2.5% increase to the rate cap will be necessary to achieve the aspirations and priorities identified by the community and included in the draft Council Plan 2017–2021.
Council must seek approval for an increase to the rate cap by May 2017.
During February 2017, Council undertook an extensive community engagement program to ensure our community had a major say in shaping the draft Council Plan for the next four years. This achieved a high level of community participation in the development of the draft Council Plan 2017–2021.
After considering the feedback from our community, Council identified 42 strategies for inclusion in the draft Council Plan 2017–2021 to support the community’s priorities.
Council determined that a 2.5% increase to the rate cap will be necessary to achieve the aspirations and priorities identified by the community and included in the draft Council Plan 2017–2021.
Council must seek approval for an increase to the rate cap by May 2017.
A Community Bulletin has been distributed to all ratepayers in the Borough to provide information regarding Council’s recent decision.
We value your feedback. Please complete this survey by 4:00 pm Wednesday 7 June 2017.