Draft 2024-2025 Budget
Each year, Scenic Rim Regional Council develops an annual Budget that determines the services we can deliver to our community.
These services include not only rubbish and recycling collections but also the maintenance of our infrastructure, community facilities and parks, the operation of our libraries and arts centres, as well as the staging of community events and festivals that provide an economic benefit to the community.
To view the full range of services, please review Council’s Service Catalogue.
Council is committed to providing services, infrastructure, and programs that cater to the diverse needs of our community. The Budget is a crucial tool for Council to make informed and responsible decisions that align with the goals and priorities of our community.
To achieve this, we would like to know what is important to you.
Last year, community feedback received on the Draft 2023-2024 Budget was instrumental in finalising the 2023-2024 Budget.
Feedback covered a range of topics, including suggestions for improved recreational infrastructure, changing priorities within the budget, and questions about how the rating systems work. Other ideas included suggested improvements for community pools and more funding for roads and footpaths.
To view the feedback from last year’s consultation, as well as gain an understanding of what initiatives were implemented because of this feedback, CLICK HERE.
WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES?
This year, Council is once again seeking your valued feedback to gain an understanding of how our community prioritises Council services, develop a budget that will best serve our community, and influence future decision making across Council.
To capture your feedback, Council would like you to please complete a short survey.
The questions in the survey will focus on:
- Identifying which Council services are most important to you (with 1 being your most important priority and 9 being your least important priority), and
- Providing additional feedback for consideration when preparing future budgets.
This survey is now closed.
When providing your feedback, you will have the opportunity to present your ideas to Council. This feedback will be captured in an open form, which allows you to provide any feedback that you think could benefit the broader community.
By selecting 'yes, I have an idea' you will be able to submit a formal proposal for consideration by Council. You will be invited to attend one of Council's Ordinary meetings to speak to your submission. Alternatively, if you choose not to attend, your submission will be read on your behalf by the CEO, for consideration by Council.
Feedback submissions were accepted by Council between 3 and 17 May 2024.
Community members were also able to register their feedback online by completing our Feedback Form.
Alternatively, residents were also able to attend one of three community consultation sessions that were held on the following dates and locations.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback. Your feedback is truly important to us, and we look forward to working with you to continue delivering a sustainable future for our region.
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Community Development and Cultural Services
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Council's community development and cultural services programs develop, deliver and support community activities to connect resident and communities. The cultural and community centres are a place for exhibitions, concerts, performances, movies, workshops, events, and school holiday activities. Additionally, youth programs, museums, health and wellbeing initiatives and grants programs are supported. Activities under this category include:
This category includes:
- The operation of three cultural centres
- Community Development
- Health and Wellbeing Program
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Council and Public Facilities Maintenance
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Council is responsible the maintenance of public and council facilities and spaces to ensure the safe and efficient functioning for the benefit of community.-
Operations and maintenance of:
- Council administration buildings
- Council depots
- Public Conveniences
- Swimming pools
- Park furniture and playground equipment
- Public halls
- Vibrant and Active Towns and Villages program management
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Operations and maintenance of:
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Disaster Management
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Council Disaster Management is a complex and ongoing process that requires a proactive and integrated approach. It refers to the planning, coordination, and implementation of measures by local government authorities to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies that occur within our region.
The primary goal is to protect the lives, property and wellbeing of the community in the face of natural or man-made disasters within our responsibilities under the Disaster Management Act 2003, and other Australian, Queensland and Local Government policies, guidelines and regulations. This category includes:
- Disaster planning
- Disaster management
- Disaster dashboard
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Economic Development and Regional Events
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Economic development refers to the efforts and strategies implemented to promote economic growth and development within our region. Council works towards creating a favourable business environment, attracting investment, supporting local business and fostering job creation in the area. Regional Events promote tourism, community engagement and economic activity in the region. These events aim to attract visitors that stimulate the economy, showcase the region's unique attributes and strengthen community ties. This category includes:- Regional events
- Region development strategy
- Region marketing
- Industries development
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Library Services
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Council delivers library services that provide access to information and resources for the purpose of leisure and learning through four branches, a mobile library and online. Foster a culture of learning, research, and community connection. Support the changing needs of their users in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. By providing these services, Council is investing in the educational, cultural, and social well-being of residents, fostering a more informed, connected, and enriched community. Library services include:- The operations and maintenance of four libraries
- A mobile Library service
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Parks, Recreational Spaces and Cemeteries
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The maintenance of these areas ensures that residents have access to safe, clean and well-preserved spaces for recreation, relaxation and commemoration. This category includes:- Parks maintenance
- Nursery operations
- Cemetery maintenance
- Streetscaping
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Planning and development
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Council planning and development aims to ensure that development occurs in a sustainable and organised manner, taking into account factors such as environmental impact, community needs and long-term goals. This process can include activities such as zoning, building permits, land sub-division and public consultation to ensure that the development aligns with the vision and objectives of the local community. This category includes:- Strategic Planning
- Planning Scheme
- Development Assessment
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Regulatory and Environmental Services
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Aims to safeguard public health, maintain a clean and sustainable environment and promote responsible and compliant practices within the community. This category includes:- Biodiversity and climate change
- Darling Downs Moreton Rabbit Board (the SRRC is one of the eight member councils of the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board).
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Transport Infrastructure Network
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Council provides a variety of services to support the delivery of capital works projects for roads and traffic that comply with legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements as well as ensure a safe transport network. This category includes:- Road and bridge maintenance
- Road and bridge restoration
- Drainage
- Footpaths
- Road corridor management
