Moonee Valley City Council is proud to share our Draft Budget 2026/27 for community consultation. The second phase of consultation is now closed, and Council is considering community submissions and feedback.
Our approach to budget consultation in 2026/27
Every year, we prepare a budget that explains how we will use resources responsibly and impactfully, to deliver the services, programs and infrastructure our community needs.
It is essential the community guides our decision-making about how we fund these works
Earlier this year, we trialled a new approach to budget engagement, inviting the community to have their say earlier via a Draft Four Year Capital Works Program consultation in February.
Insights from that first phase of engagement directly informed the development of the Draft Budget 2026/27.
To learn more, read the consultation report or watch back the Hearing of Submissions from Thursday 19 March, 2026.
This shift was made in direct response to community feedback that they wanted to be involved before decisions were made. It also responds to Council’s MV2040 Strategy and Community Vision, which has at its core 'Trusted' and 'Fair' as two key directions for Council.
Community engagement
In the second phase of engagement, Council sought community feedback and submissions to help finalise the budget. Community members could have their say via one of the following channels:
- Complete a general feedback survey online
- Complete a formal submission survey online
- Email: yoursay@mvcc.vic.gov.au
- Mail: Moonee Valley Civic Centre, PO Box 126, Moonee Ponds 3039.
- Phone: Call Council on 9243 8888
- Hard copy: Request a hard copy via mail
Consultation closed on 11:59pm on Wednesday 27 May. The Budget 2026/27 will be considered for adoption on Monday, 29 June 2026.
Community members were also invited to provide feedback about the Draft Annual Plan, via a separate public consultation.
