Early steps towards Cardinia's next budget

Residents and businesses in Cardinia Shire can start to have their say on what they wants from next year's council budget.
Council is seeking feedback to help shape a draft budget for 2023-2024, part of its rolling four-year budgets that are reviewed annually.
Mayor Tammy Radford said council wanted community feedback on priorities for services and initiatives identified in the 2021-2025 council plan so they could be considered for next year's budget.
Key priorities for the next financial year are roads, drains, bridges and footpaths; rubbish and recycling; buildings and facilities, and sport, recreation, parks and reserves.
Council also wants to hear views on support for local businesses, children and family services, disability support, aged services, multicultural community support, libraries, arts and culture, youth services, compliance and planning, the environment, climate change, emergency management, customer services and community consultation and communication.
Cr Radford said the draft budget was expected to be available for further feedback next year.