Your thoughts, our budget

Each year, the Borough of Queenscliffe creates a budget that determines what projects and services to invest in throughout the financial year. Guided by the Council plan, it outlines where our money will go and what it will do. The budget outlines the resources needed to deliver the wide range of services Council provides to the community over the coming year.

Council manages several projects and services in our community, but to keep things simple, we're going to talk about all these projects in just seven categories. The Borough of Queenscliffe uses its budget to fund the following:

1. Capital works

This includes new construction projects, like the Queenscliffe Hub or major road improvements.

2. Assets, facilities and public spaces

This category includes a lot of maintenance, like keeping community halls in good shape, or putting mulch in playgrounds.

3. Environment and waste

Like rubbish collection, weed management and coastal protection.

4. Statutory planning and local laws

This section funds Council's statutory planning activities, including heritage protection and local laws.

5. Arts and libraries

This funds arts grants, library staff and festival activities.

6. Tourism and business support

Including business workshops, caravan parks and advertising.

7. Aged and family services

This is where we fund our community carers and immunisation program.

Below is a breakdown of how the previous years budget was allocated.

A breakdown of the 2024-2025 budget allocation.​

Like many other Councils across Victoria, we are facing increased costs in all areas, including those such as construction materials, fuel and external services.

We know many people rely on the services, facilities and support Council offers. The cost of delivering these services and facilities is unfortunately rising faster than the income from rates, fees and grants.

Consultation for the budget has now closed. The results are being considered, and a draft budget will be placed on exhibition in the coming months.

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