Delivering services and infrastructure for the region
Each year Council invites community feedback on our draft key strategic documents which outline the services and infrastructure we plan to deliver for the community and how we pay for these through Our Annual Plan and Budget, and Our Delivery Plan.
Council proposes to spend $249,708,004 across its general, water and sewerage funds 2023-24 with a total income of $189,602,881 and delivering $87,771,960 in capital works to improve local facilities and infrastructure.
The draft plans demonstrate how Council is working to achieve the community's vision as outlined in Our Community Plan.
You were invited to view the draft plans and provide feedback before 7 June 2023. All feedback received will be reported to the Councillors at the Council meeting on Thursday 29 June 2023, when the draft plans are considered for adoption.
Works program
Our Annual Plan and Budget guides our community activities, projects and services delivered over the next 12 months. Click on the icons to learn more about the plans.
What is in the draft plans?
The draft Delivery Plan, Annual Plan and Budget 2023-2024 sets out Council's services, planned activities, key projects and budget including fees and charges for the financial year 2023-2024.
Currently there is a $429,325 cash surplus for the general fund, however that surplus is fast depleting due to pressures from the increasing cost of doing business.
The draft plan includes a 3.7 per cent increase to rates revenue (as approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal for all NSW Local Government Areas) as well as an increase of 8 per cent to both the water availability (connection) charges and the water consumption (usage) charge and an overall 6 per cent increase to waste charges.
The Statement of Revenue Policy forms part of the Annual Operational Plan for 2023-2024 and provides principles, policies and details of the sources of revenue and funding to be adopted and applied for the year.
Rates and annual charges represent the major source of revenue for Local Government. Ratepayers will contribute approximately 52% (non-capital) of Council's total budgeted income for 2023-2024.
While it is not unexpected considering the current high inflation in the Austrailan economy, most fees and charges are proposed to rise in 2023-24.
Many fees and charges are proposed to rise at least 4 per cent, but some higher.
All residents and business operators are encouraged to take the time to read the draft Fees and Charges document, look for fees that impact you and then use the feedback form to tell Council your opinions or suggestions.
Have your say
Council invited you to provide feedback on the draft plans. You could provide feedback by:
- Completing the online submission form
- Mailing your submission to The General Manager, Tamworth Regional Council, PO Box 555, Tamworth NSW 2340
- Calling or emailing Anna Russell on 02 6767 5555 or trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Feedback closed Wednesday 7 June 2023.
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on these important documents.
