FAQs
- Completing the feedback form available at the bottom of this project page.
- Sending your comments to engage@ahc.sa.gov.au
- Speaking with our project team via 8408 0400
- Sending a letter to Annual Business Plan, PO Box 44 Woodside SA 5244
- Collect a hard copy feedback form from any of our libraries and customer service centres at Stirling, Gumeracha or Woodside and return in person or by any of the options above.
- Speaking in person at 6:30pm, on Tuesday 25 May at the Stirling Council Chamber.
- what we need to do this year to ensure we achieve the broader goals outlined in our Strategic Plan 2020-24 – A Brighter Future, which were identified in close consultation with our community
- how our actions this year will support our Long-term Financial Plan, which ensures we operate fairly, responsibly and sustainably now and into the future
- the mix of projects, programs and services we need to deliver to meet community expectations and aspirations
- our known and anticipated costs, risks and opportunities.
How can I have my say?
You can have your say by:
When does this consultation close?
We need your feedback by no later than 5pm Wednesday 1 June.
Where can I see a hard copy of the ABP?
Copies are available at each of our libraries (Gumeracha, Stirling and Woodside).
You can request a hard copy to be sent to you by calling 8408 0400 or emailing engage@ahc.sa.gov.au
Download from this project page in the document library above.
What is an annual business plan?
An annual business plan is a document that details a council’s priorities and budget for the coming financial year. It outlines how revenue will be raised, and which programs, projects and services will be delivered using that revenue.
Annual business plans also show how the financial year’s programs, projects and services will contribute to delivering the goals outlined in council’s four-year strategic plan, and how the budget relates to the long-term financial plan.
Why is Council consulting the community about our Draft Annual Business Plan 2022-23?
Councils raise most of their revenue through rates. The Local Government Act 1999 requires councils to clearly explain and justify their decisions about how they set their rates and distribute (or ‘spend’) those funds. This includes communicating with and consulting their communities to achieve the best possible balance between the rates required and the services delivered.
How did Council develop this year’s Draft Annual Business Plan?
To develop our Draft Annual Business Plan 2022-23 and set this year’s rates, Council carefully considered a range of factors, including:
Page 25 of the Draft Annual Business Plan 2022-23 provides further detail about the factors that have influenced this year’s budget.
What is the budget for the 2022-23 year in summary?
You’ll find a financial overview on page 23 of the full Draft Annual Business Plan 2022-23.
Please explore the Draft Annual Business Plan 2022-23 for a detailed breakdown of the proposed budget for Council’s projects, programs and services.
What will happen to my feedback?
All feedback received by 5pm on Wednesday 1 June 2022 will be consolidated and presented to Council.
Council will consider the consolidated feedback before finalising the Annual Business Plan 2022-23.
When and where will the final Annual Business Plan 2022-23 be available?
We will provide details on this site as soon as the final Annual Business Plan 2022-23 is finalised and adopted.
We will include a Summary Annual Business Plan 2022-23 by post to all ratepayers with our rates notices in July/August. You will also be able to download the summary and the full document online at ahc.sa.gov.au and on this project page.
If you register in this site, provide your email address with your feedback or follow this page we will inform you when the summary is available.