The Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) requires all councils to undertake long-term community and corporate planning and reporting activities using the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework.
On Tuesday 7 May 2024, Council adopted the draft Operational Plan and Budget 2024-25 (ECMCC 001/24), which included the 2024-25 Statement of Revenue Policy incorporating the annual budget and Schedule of Fees and Charges.
The draft Operational Plan and Budget 2024-25 details how we will achieve the next stages of the Parkes Delivery Programs’ objectives under the eleven functions, those being Commercial Enterprise, Council and Corporate, Economy and Activation, Emergency Services, Library, Cultural and Social Justice, Open Space and Recreation, Planning, Certification and Compliance, Sewerage, Transport and Drainage, Water Supply, and Waste Management.
Water Security remains a continual priority across the Shire for clean drinking water, recycled water use, and the year saw the completion of the bore refurbishment program.
The Parkes Special Activation Precinct has and will continue to attract investment into our region, with further progression on the bypass.
Our vibrant events and festivals calendar will continue to provide many new experiences, and there will be lots to see and do across the Shire. Highlights will include the Trundle Abba Festival and our Annual Elvis Parkes Festival, as well as the continuation of live music events at the Cooke Park Pavilion through the Summer Sounds events. We will continue to support and deliver civic events throughout the Parkes Shire, including Australia Day and Anzac Day celebrations.
The Parkes Shire 2035+ Delivery Program forms part of Council’s IP&R framework and supports the implementation of the Parkes Shire 2035+ Community Strategic Plan, through outlining the principal activities to be undertaken by Council over its term to help realise the strategies established by the Community Strategic Plan, using the resources identified in the Resourcing Strategy.
This plan will be on public exhibition for the statutory 28-day period from 10 May 2024 to 6 June 2024.
During this period Council invites the community to provide feedback on the Draft Operational Plan 2024-25(PDF, 9MB)(PDF, 9MB).
PRINTABLE FORM: Click here for a printable version of this form. Once completed, this form must be returned to council@parkes.nsw.gov.au or the Administration Centre at 2 Cecile Street, Parkes.
ONLINE FORM: Click here.
Draft Operational Plan 2024-25.pdf(PDF, 9MB)