FAQs

Our draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan outlines actions Council will undertake to achieve the objectives and strategies outlined in the Community Strategic Plan. 

The document includes: 

• Our 4-year Delivery Program (2022 - 2026) and 1-year Operational Plan (2024 - 2025), by Outcome and Strategies 
• Financial Management, including budget, projected income, cashflow and financial position 
• Capital Works Program 
• Statement of Revenue Policy
• Fees and Charges.

A Community Strategic Plan is a ten-year plan that identifies the community’s main priorities and aspirations for the future and sets out strategies to achieve these goals. 

It sits at the top of Council’s strategic planning framework and integrates with other key Council plans and policies providing long-term direction for Council.  The Community Strategic Plan also responds to state, metropolitan and regional plans and priorities relevant to the Sutherland Shire.

The Community Strategic Plan is available to view on Council's website.

The Long Term Financial Plan is a high-level financial strategy that ensures Council has plans in place to sustainably meet the needs of our community now and into the future. It is reviewed and updated annually as part of the development of the Operational Plan.

Council’s budget tells the community how it is going to spend its funds over the course of the financial year. It sets out where Council gets its money and how that income is then going to be spent on services delivered for the community. 

Capital expenditure is work that is undertaken on infrastructure to either renew it or upgrade it. This is done with a view to improve its condition and extend its useful life. Capital expenditure can also be creating new assets for the community. The work to be undertaken during 2024 - 2025 are detailed in our Capital Works Program.

All submissions received will be considered and reported to Council in the preparation of the final documents.