The District Council of Yankalilla has set up a series of zoom meetings for its residents and ratepayers to give feedback on its budget and annual business plan.

The meetings will provide an alternative method of public consultation that conforms to current social distancing guidelines required because of COVID-19.

There is a legal requirement for all councils to produce the plan and budget that include a summary of their long-term objectives as set out in a strategic management plan.

Council says its draft 2020/21 Annual Business Plan and Budget document provides a complete overview of its financial position in reader friendly format. 

The proposed budget aims to ensure financial sustainability in the medium to long term while still achieving the objects of its proposed Strategic Plan 2020-2030.

“Feedback from the community is a key factor in the development of our 2020/21 Annual Business Plan and Budget; it’s vital to ensure that council continues to deliver high quality services that our community needs.

“In recent years we have taken the community’s feedback on the proposed budget and incorporated it in the final plan to improve it and make it more relevant. 

All the details and documentation to make an informed decision are available at council community engagement website. 

Feedback can be given at the same site, or at one of the three public zoom meetings:

Wednesday 13 May from 3pm to 5pm

Join Zoom Meeting ID: 857 9092 7013

Online or One tap mobile:  +61731853730,85790927013# Australia

Saturday 16 May from 3pm to 5pm

Join Zoom Meeting ID: 883 7691 1081

Online or One tap mobile: +61871501149,88376911081# Australia

Thursday 21 May from 6pm to 8pm

Join Zoom Meeting ID: 837 9469 1085

Online: or One tap mobile: +61280156011,83794691085# Australia

Feedback can also be given via email or by writing a letter to the Chief Financial Officer, PO Box 9, Yankalilla SA 5023.

Submissions close at 5.00pm on Sunday 31 May 2020