The Operational Plan also incorporates a Statement of Revenue Policy outlining Council’s financial information including a summary of the 2017/18 budget, the 2017/18 detailed capital budget and the 2017/18 Schedule of Fees & Charges to be implemented from July 1, 2017.

The plan outlines the programs and projects Council will undertake both operational and capital together with the funding sources and expenditure for the financial year.

General Manager Danny Green said he encouraged residents to view the draft plan and provide feedback.

“This is your chance to have your say on Council’s planning and process for operationally achieving the targets and strategies as identified in the long term plan,” Danny said.

In 2017/18 Council has budgeted to spend $14.9 million in capital works across its general, water and sewer operations.

“This includes $3.8 million on roads, $1.6 million on water, $2.2 million on sewer and $1 million on recreational and community facilities. These will mainly be funded through grants and reserves,” Danny said.

“The budget also includes a total rate increase of 1.5 per cent however individual charges will reflect the latest land valuations.

“Overall operational expenditure has been maintained below $28 million.”

In the 2017/18 Fees and Charges Schedule, Danny said most fees and charges have been increased by CPI although Council is moving to full service recovery where possible.

The 2017-18 Operational Plan is available to view by clicking here or at Council’s Administration and Engineering Offices and the Forbes Library.

Please send your comments via email to mail@forbes.nsw.gov.au or by post to Forbes Shire Council, 2 Court Street, Forbes NSW 2871.

The public exhibition period will conclude at 5pm on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

For more information about any of the above plans, contact Community Development Manager Nina Hooper on 6850 2358.