2026/2027 Annual Budget

Each year Hindmarsh Shire Council develops an annual budget, and we want to hear from our community on what the priorities for our 2026/2027 Annual Budget should be.

Council money comes in from rates, fees and charges, and state and federal government grants. The money is spent on providing services, maintaining our assets, and where grants are available, upgrading or building new facilities for our community.

Like all Victorian Councils, Hindmarsh Shire Council is facing unavoidable rising costs across many areas from construction materials to fuel to waste management to insurance. Our budget is used to fund our core and priority services, as well as the actions identified in the Council Plan (click the image to view the Council Plan 2025-2029).

By taking part in this activity, you’re helping us understand which services matter most to you and your community for delivery in the 2025/2026 financial year.

See below to complete this survey online.

The survey closes 5pm on Friday 6 February 2026.

Updates to the budget development process will be provided on Council's Facebook page - www.facebook.com/hindmarshshirecouncil.