The new financial year is fast approaching and Alexandrina and Victor Harbor councils have released their draft annual business plans and budgets for 2020-2021 for community feedback.

The City of Victor Harbor wants to freeze its rates while heating up the local economy.

It proposes a capital works program worth $14.3 million, along with operating expenditure of $29.4 million with a forecast deficit of just under $900,000.

Alexandrina council projects a 1.2 per cent increase in rates for the next financial year.

Community consultation for Alexandrina will be open until 6 July. Visit the website for full details and to make an online submission. 

Victor Harbor is also asking for public comment on its draft community plan 2030, the guiding document for the city over the next 10 years.

To access the draft annual business plans and budgets and the draft community plan, visit the City of Victor Harbor website to have your say.

The District Council of Yankalilla put out its draft annual business plan and budget early, closing consultation on June 10.

It proposed a rise in rates and borrowings to fund major capital works, including $2.2 million for a new library and more than a million for the surf lifesaving club redevelopment.

The council will consult the community on the redevelopment and its draft economic development strategy from 2020-2025 will be open for public comment until 30 September.

Visit the Yankalilla online engagement hub for all the information and to make a contribution.