We have developed a plan for the next 12 months which will ensure Council can continue to maintain our services and assets for our ever-expanding community.

Balancing the expectations of the community without extracting unreasonable rates is the priority of every council and this year we believe we have done this. Our communities are changing rapidly and trying to not just maintain, but improve, services into the future will come at a cost. We must plan ahead, set realistic goals and set strong foundations for the future.

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

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?


Let us know what you think

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

Consultation closes at 11:59pm Sunday 28 June 2026.

  • Write to us

    info@apc.sa.gov.au

    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 2026/2027 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.



Key dates

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Consultation opens

    Wednesday 3 June 2026

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Public meeting for questions and submissions

    6:30pm, Wednesday 24 June 2026

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Consultation closes

    11:59pm, Sunday 28 June 2026

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Consideration of feedback

    Council will consider community feedback after public consultation closes

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Council meeting to adopt the Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026/2027

    Council will adopt the Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026/2027 at a meeting in July 2026