Hume council is looking for ideas to be included in its next budget, and wants you to have your say.
In the 2025-26 budget, council included $742,000 to deliver some of the 108 ideas suggested by the community during the last community consultation.
Of those, six of the ideas council decided to fund are new initiatives, 28 ideas are already being supported through existing services, projects or programs, and 33 ideas will be considered when shaping future plans and priorities.
With planning already underway for council’s 2026-27 plans, this consultation will guide the services and projects it delivers in the next financial year to meet the needs of the community and achieve council’s priorities and strategic objectives.
Any projects, initiatives or ideas that can be started in the 2026-27 financial year should be submitted.
All ideas submitted should align with a strategic objective in the 2025-29 Council Plan, demonstrate strong community-wide benefit, and where applicable be on council land or in council buildings. It should also be able to be delivered by council or in partnership with council.
Consultation is open now, for anyone who lives, works or plays within the municipality. Only one idea per individual or group is allowed.
Have your say online now before it closes on Friday, October 31 at noon.
Details: https://participate.hume.vic.gov.au/community-ideas-202627
