At its meeting on Tuesday June 25 Council considered a report including community feedback and decided the following:

1.That Council note the outcome of the public exhibition of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting documents as required by the Local Government Act 1993.

2.That Council adopt the:

a)draft Delivery Program 2022-26 (year 3), Operational Plan and Budget 2024- 2025 (including fees and charges 2024-25); subject to the following amendments:

i.that $200,000 be allocated out of the 2024-25 budget to an ‘Inner West Tourism Fund’ to fund action items identified and developed through the Inner West Tourism Action Plan to support local economic growth and enhanced vibrancy and amenity;

ii.that $65,000 be allocated in the 2024-25 budget to include the Pride Centre, St Peters Library, Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre and Dawn Fraser Baths in the 2024-25 continued trial of period products in the Inner West; and

b)draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-2034 (Scenario 1- Business as Usual, maintain existing service levels).

3.That Council note that the Draft Delivery Program 2022-26 (year 3), and Operational Plan and Budget 2024-2025 includes an updated package of Service Statements including activities, Operational Plan actions and KPIs, levels of service where relevant and budget for every service.

4.That Council publish the final documents on its corporate website by 30 June 2024 and notify the Office of Local Government of the link to its web page.

5.That Council investigates publishing Key Performance Indicators data from quarterly and annual reports to an online dashboard.

6.That Council provides a report setting out the considerations it takes into account in relation to its cash flow, when investing Council’s reserves.