Annual Budget and Reports
2025-2026 Budget
The 2025 – 2026 Glenelg Shire Council Budget and Fees and Charges Schedule was endorsed on 24 June 2025 at the June Council Meeting.
Some of the highlights of the 2025 2026 Budget include:
- Introduction of Food Organics Green Organics kerbside collection from April 2026
- $4.4 million on local road renewal works
- $250k contribution to Heywood Pool amenities replacement (subject to government funding)
- $140k for major project scoping, including the design of new footpaths within Nelson and Dartmoor
- $162k towards Council’s Community Grants program
- $20k towards Casterton Saleyards improvements
- $73k to support community iconic events, an increase of $21k
- $200k towards Recreational asset renewal
There are Capital Works carry forwards of $8 million to complete some key community-focused upgrades through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, including the Portland Foreshore building upgrades, a new Portland Gymnastics facility and works supporting the Casterton Little Athletics and Cricket Club.
To help ease financial pressure, Council will maintain the pensioner rebate on general rates and kerbside collection charges, ensuring vulnerable residents are supported amid rising living costs.
To view the Budget, download a copy of the document.(PDF, 1MB)
Hard copies can also be requested for printing at any of our Customer Service Centres.
Annual Report
Council has a statutory requirement to produce an Annual Report each financial year. The Local Government Act 2020 outlines the key information that must be included and the process that must be adhered to in the development, authorisation and publication of the Annual Report.
The Annual Report is a key corporate document of Council. It contains Council’s Financial Statements, Performance Statement and the achievements delivered under the Council Plan during the financial year.
The annual report is focused on highlights and is primarily used by a range of government, community based and private sector organisations.
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