Southern Downs Regional Council is preparing the 2025/26 Budget and invites residents to attend local community information sessions to take a closer look at how their rates will be invested to shape a more vibrant and stronger future for our region.
Southern Downs Mayor, Melissa Hamilton, said the community information sessions are an opportunity for residents to better understand how valuable ratepayer money is spent, to ask questions of Councillors and Council staff, and to provide general feedback that will help inform future priorities.
“From essential infrastructure to recreation areas to community services, every rate dollar is allocated to deliver value to our residents,” Mayor Hamilton.
“The 2025/26 Budget needs to reflect Council’s commitment to maintaining the facilities and services our community needs and values, while making strategic investments to support long-term growth.
“Council values the community’s input and these community information sessions also give residents the opportunity to engage directly with Council, ask questions and understand the numbers behind the budget.
“Council’s Executive Leadership Team will also be on hand at these sessions to explain the key priorities that will be addressed in the 2025/26 Budget and how funding decisions are made.
“Understanding what matters most to our residents will help Council prioritise decisions for future budgets.”
Community Engagement Details
Saturday 17 May
10am-12pm, Stanthorpe Anglican Church Hall, 2 Corundum Street
2pm-3.30pm, Wallangarra School of Arts Hall, Merinda Street
Friday 23 May
9am-10.30am, Leyburn QCWA Hall, 89 McIntrye Street
12pm-1.30pm, Allora RSL, 22 Warwick Street
3pm-4.30pm, Maryvale Community Hall, 33 Taylor Street
Saturday 24 May
10am-12pm, Warwick Town Hall, 72 Palmerin Street
2pm-3.30pm, Killarney Senior Citizens Centre, 11 Ailanthus Street
Please visit https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/living-here/have-your-say/2025-26-budget for more information. Community engagement is now open and closes 11.59pm Monday 26 May 2025.
Last edited date 12 May 2025