By Jeremy Sollars
A public information session on the Southern Downs Regional Council draft budget for 2017-2018 will be held in Allora tonight, Wednesday 3 May, at the Allora Community Hall at 55 Herbert Street from 6pm – 7pm.
Public sessions are being held across the region, with sessions already held in Warwick and Stanthorpe.
The sessions are an opportunity for residents to give their feedback to councillors and council officers on the draft budget, with the feedback period closing next Wednesday 10 May.
Mayor Tracy Dobie has said the draft budget was “consistent with the Long Term Financial Forecast” with a 3.4 per cent rise across the general rate and the utility charges for water, wastewater and waste collection and recycling.
The draft budget is available for viewing on council’s website – www.sdrc.qld.gov.au – which includes the Capital Works program, Long Term Financial Plan, Fees and Charges, and the Operational Budget.
Feedback on the draft budget can be submitted either via the online feedback form on the council’s website or by completing paper copies which will be available at the information sessions.
Upcoming budget public information session details …
* Killarney Senior Citizens Centre 1 Ailanthus Street, Killarney, Monday 8 May, 6pm – 7pm
* Wallangarra School of Arts, Merinda Street, Wallangarra, Tuesday 9 May, 6pm – 7pm
