Kiama Municipal Council is inviting the community to review and provide feedback on its draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP), Fees and Charges, Budget, and Statement of Revenue Policy.
Together, these Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) documents explain how Council is proposing to deliver services, manage assets and work towards long‑term financial sustainability over the coming years.
Your feedback is important. These plans guide what Council will focus on, what projects and services will be delivered and how available resources will be allocated.
Kiama Council is working to improve its financial position and meet the requirements of a NSW Government Performance Improvement Order.
Council is required to return to a balanced operating budget by the end of the 2026–27 financial year. This means we need to go into the financial year with an adopted budget that will enable us to achieve this.
At an Extraordinary Meeting in April 2026, Council adopted budget parameters that informed this draft budget. These parameters focus on:
These are difficult decisions with real impacts. Public exhibition gives the community an opportunity to understand the challenges, review the proposed approach and share feedback before the plans are finalised.
Council is seeking feedback on impacts and short and long-term outcomes. You may also wish to provide your thoughts on:
The draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan is a combined document outlining Council’s priorities for the 2025–2029 Council term and what is proposed to be delivered in 2026–27. Some deliverables may change depending on final budget decisions, and these have been clearly identified so the community can see where impacts may occur.
Draft Fees and Charges outline proposed costs for council services where user‑pays applies.
The draft Budget explains how these services and projects would be funded.
The Statement of Revenue Policy sets out how Council plans and manages revenue for the 2026–27 financial year.
| Name | Kiama Council |
|---|---|
| Phone | (02) 4232 0444 |
| Council@Kiama.nsw.gov.au | |
| Website | www.kiama.nsw.gov.au |
Kiama Municipal Council acknowledges the Wodi Wodi people on Dharawal country as the traditional custodians of the land on which our Municipality is located. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We are committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to our community.
