We have developed a considered forward plan which ensures we can continue to provide regular services to our community and meet our obligations on asset renewal programs, in line with our Strategic Plan.

Extremes in ratepayer expectations of Council services creates a very challenging situation for Council Members to decide what services are increased, maintained or removed. Council Members are at all times considering ways to find that balance and meet those expectations. Raising enough revenue from rates while at the same time trying not to incur unreasonable hardship on ratepayers is difficult.

What we have worked hard to do this year is produce a workable, reasonable and fair budget given the state of living challenges we all face.

Summary of our plan

Want to learn more about what's in store for the next 12 months, but don't have time to read the full document?

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Feedback from our community is important and you can comment on any part of the business plan and budget, including: proposed rates and charges, Rating Policy, the capital works program, or proposed projects.

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    Email: info@apc.sa.gov.au

    Post to: PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502

    You can also print out the feedback form and submit it at our council office.

    Please include ‘Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget 2025/2026 submission’ in the subject. Please note that submissions shall become public record and may form part of a report to Council. Indicate in your submission if you wish for your correspondence to remain anonymous for the purposes of a report to Council.