Council Cost of Living Survey

We know that the biggest issue for all Victorians is COST OF LIVING. That's why it is vital we tell Councils they need to tighten their belt and do more with less.

All Victorian Councils are developing their 4-year council plans NOW.

These plans include the staff they will employ and services they will deliver in coming years. Council rates are ever climbing, so we wanted to ensure that your elected councillors had your feedback in this process.

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Your local Council?

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When it comes to this year's rates, do you want them?

If you want rates cut - what services can we reduce or spend less on?

If Council needs to reduce costs, are you OK with staff reductions or staff number freezes in hiring - for non-customer facing staff?

Yes - cut staff as much as possible

Yes - but be careful what you cut

Do not cut staff at all

What do you want Council to spend more money on?

When it comes to flying flags, Council Should

When it comes to duplication of State and Federal Functions (like education and health), Council should:

Any brief comments you want to make? (1000 character limit)

What is the number ONE issue council needs to spend or focus on?

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Council Cost of Living Survey

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