Plans, Reports & Strategies

Annual Report

The Annual Report documents the services provided to the municipality, details the results of operational planning and outlines achievements. It is one of the ways Council demonstrates transparency, accountability and connects with the community's vision. Copies of the Annual Report are available from the Council office or can be downloaded below:

Meander Valley Council Annual Report 2021-22

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Meander Valley Council Annual Report 2020-21
Meander Valley Council Annual Report 2019-20
Meander Valley Council Annual Report 2018-19
Meander Valley Council Annual Report 2017-18


Annual Plan

Council's Annual Plan outlines:
• Council's plan for the development and use of financial resources, human resources and assets
• The activity performance targets to be achieved during the year
• The programs required to achieve the activity performance targets
• The financial and other resources required to achieve the activity performance targets

Copies of the Annual Plan are available from the Council office or can be downloaded below:

Meander Valley Council Annual Plan 2022-23


Community Strategic Plan

The Community Strategic Plan is for the whole municipality. Auspiced by Council through a process of community engagement, the Community Strategic Plan encompasses vision, values and future directions.

Community Strategic Plan 2014-2024


Budget

Council's 2022-23 Budget was formally approved by Council on 14 June 2022 The budget provides funding for a number of infrastructure projects that will be delivered to the community in the next twelve months. In addition to operating expenditure, the budget includes capital works program funding totaling $12.6 million.

Meander Valley Council Budget Estimates 2022-23
Meander Valley Council Budget Estimates 2021-22


Financial Management Strategy and Long Term Financial Plan

Council's Financial Management Strategy and Long Term Financial Plan guide Council in its financial decision making.

Meander Valley Council Financial Management Strategy and Long Term Financial Plan


Community Development Framework

A framework has been developed that clarifies Council's commitment to community development. This document offers insight and guiding principles to support community development across wide service areas.

Not a Spectator Sport - Community Development Framework


Asset Management Strategy and Long Term Strategic Asset Management Plan

Council's Asset Management Strategy and Long Term Strategic Asset Management Plan direct Council in meeting financial planning objectives, legislative and regulatory requirements for asset management.

Asset Management Strategy and Long Term Strategic Asset Management Plan


Waste Management Strategy

The Waste Management Strategy has been developed to outline Council's role and helps to determine the provision of services and how our waste is managed in terms of both financial and environmental cost. By introducing the Waste Management Strategy, Council aims to reach a position of self-reliance and environmental sustainability in it's waste processes.

Waste Management Strategy 2016-2020