Update: Council adoption of the final Budget and Annual Business Plan occurred at the meeting held on Tuesday 6 July 2022. Rates were declared at this time.





Consultation

Purpose of the Budget and Annual Business Plan

Each year, we prepare a budget and plan that we believe will best serve our community as we map out programs, services and projects for our various resident, business, sporting and community sectors.

As with preparing a household budget, Council's budget is often a delicate balance between allocating funds to services and assets. Each year our capital works program – road maintenance, stormwater management, and the like – has millions of dollars allocated to help keep the City of West Torrens safe and functioning, but we must also consider the many services and programs that you, our residents, may need.

In 2022-23, we will continue to identify opportunities that support our community and enable our business sector to grow and will deliver major projects and programs that improve and enhance our way of life, now and into the future.

The City of West Torrens is keen to receive the views and comments of ratepayers and interested parties before making final decisions on budget and rating arrangements for 2022/23.

An analysis will be undertaken of the results of this consultation process and amendments to budget and rating arrangements may be proposed to Council for consideration.

Council’s consultation program incorporates:

  • the preparation of a draft Budget and Annual Business Plan, incorporating budget and rating proposals for 2022/23
  • the release of information online and in hard copy, available for viewing at the Civic Centre, Thebarton Community Centre and Hamra Centre Library
  • the opportunity for people to attend a Council meeting to ask questions and be heard on their submissions
  • the receipt of written submissions
  • the consideration of received submissions in Council's decision-making.


View documents 

  • Download from this page:
  • View documents in hard copy at the following locations:
    • Civic Centre
      165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton

    • Hamra Centre Library
      1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton

    • Thebarton Community Centre
      Corner Ashwin Parade and South Road, Torrensville.

If you would like a copy of the Summary Annual Business Plan provided to you, please phone 8416 6333 during office hours.



 

How to have your say

Provide your feedback using any of the following:


  • Online
    Use the     online submission form at the bottom of this page. You will need to register for a Your Say West Torrens account to complete this form.

  • Public meeting
    Make a verbal submission or ask questions at the Council meeting.
    When: 7pm, Tuesday 7June 2022
    Where: Civic Centre, 165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton.
    Register your interest to speak at this meeting by     emailing Council with the subject 'Att: OMC - Budget meeting verbal submission 7 June'.

  • Post
    Collect a hardcopy survey from one of the information displays, complete the     downloadable submission form or prepare a written submission (including your name and residential address) and mail to:
    '2022-23 Budget submission'
    City of West Torrens
    165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
    Hilton 5033

  • Email
    Complete the downloadable submission form or prepare a written submission and email csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au or prepare a written submission (including your name and residential address) and email     csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au with the subject heading '2022-23 Draft Budget submission'.

  • Information displays
    Project information displays and surveys will be setup at the following locations for the duration of the consultation.
    • Civic Centre
      165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton SA 5033

    • Hamra Centre Library foyer
      1 Brooker Tce, Hilton SA 5033

    • Thebarton Community Centre,
      Cnr Ashwin Pde and South Rd, Torrensville SA 5031


All responses must be received by 5pm Monday 13 June 2022. 

It is Council’s policy that for a formal submission to be received, it must include your name and residential address. To ensure your submission is valid, please include these details.

Feedback will be recorded and analysed as part of the consultation process, with a summary report presented to Council on 21 June 2022.

Note: written submissions will become public record, including forming part of a report to Council, and as such personal information, such as names and addresses, may become part of that publicly available information. If you have any questions about this, please contact our Manager Financial Services on the number listed.


Additional information 

Manager Financial Services on 8416 6317 / email csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au



Council’s use of personal information 

Please note that the City of West Torrens is a public authority which is bound by the Local Government Act 1999, and other relevant legislation, to retain information and to make certain information publicly available. In some instances, this will require Council to publish personal information such as names and addresses of those whose information it holds. If you have any questions regarding the use of your personal information please contact Council on (08) 8416 6333. 



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