Documents for public comment

At its April meeting, Council resolved to endorse a number of proposed changes to the Loddon Shire Council Governance Rules for the purpose of community engagement, in accordance with section 60(4) of the Local Government Act 2020.

The endorsed proposed changes to the Governance Rules are as follows:

Members of the community are invited to consider and provide feedback on the proposed changes.

Feedback must be received by 9am on Friday, 9 May 2025 and can be submitted by email to loddon@loddon.vic.gov.au, by post to PO Box 21 Wedderburn 3518, or delivered in person to Council’s Wedderburn office (41 High Street).

For further information on the Council decision, please head to the Our Council/Agendas and Minutes section of our website.

To view the Council's Governance Rules, please head to our website, www.loddon.vic.gov.au.

Council will review feedback at its May Forum, before further considering the proposed changes at its May Council meeting. 

Loddon Shire Council’s draft 2025/26 Budget and draft Revenue and Rating Plan are now out for public comment until close of business on Monday 26 May 2025.

The draft budget includes a rate increase of 3 per cent – in line with the Victorian Government’s Fair Go Rates System. Council remains debt-free, with no loan repayments, and a continued strong cash positive position.

The draft budget allocates a capital expenditure program of $8.61 million, which includes $4.79 million towards roads, $0.77 million for urban and road drainage and $0.38 million for footpaths.

Additionally, the budget includes a $634,000 allocation for works associated with the Building Asset Management Plan and full funding of Council’s ongoing commitment to community planning of $750,000.

To offset the increased cost of kerbside waste and recycling services, waste services charges will have a 6 per cent increase applied.

These adjustments continue to ensure compliance with any necessary legislation or regulations. The cost of a 140-litre bin will remain at $425 and a 240-litre bin to $578. The cost for a 240-litre kerbside recycling bin will increase to $160.

The schedule of Fees and Charges is also out for public comment until close of business on Monday 26 May 2025. It is proposed to increase fees and charges by 3 per cent, the same as the rate increase.

The Revenue and Rating Plan for 2025-2029 has also been drafted and is out for public comment. This document provides guidance for Council to determine what is the most appropriate and affordable revenue and rating approach for Council. The previous principles have been reviewed by Council and are seen as the most appropriate approach for this updated Plan.

Copies of the documents are listed below.   

Copies are also available for inspection at Council’s Wedderburn office during business hours or can be posted out on request by calling Council’s Customer Service on (03) 5494 1200.

Council will meet to consider any feedback on these key financial documents at the Council Forum on Tuesday 10 June 2025.

Council will then consider adoption of these documents at the scheduled Council Meeting on Friday 20 June 2025 and will give public notice of its decision.

Draft 2025-26 Budget(PDF, 932KB)

Draft Revenue and Rating Plan(PDF, 1MB)

Draft Fees and Charges 2025-26(PDF, 884KB)