Submission Process

The proposed 2019-20 Budget, Rating Strategy and Borrowing Strategy went to the Council meeting on 9 April 2019 and is now available to view and comment on until 5pm Wednesday 15 May 2019. The submission process, including requests to appear in person to be heard by Council on 11 June 2019 must be submitted in writing.

The proposed 2019-20 Budget, Rating Strategy and Borrowing Strategy are set to be presented for adoption at the Council meeting from 7pm on Tuesday 25 June 2019 at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona.

In accordance with Section 129 and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 and Regulation 11 of the Local Government (Planning and Reporting) Regulations 2014, if you would like to provide comment, written submissions must be received by 5pm Wednesday 15 May 2019 and should indicate if you (or a nominated representative) wish to appear in person to be heard by Council in support of your submission.

Please note:

• if you wish to be heard regarding your submission, this will be held on Tuesday 11 June 2019 at 7pm, at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona.
• written submissions should be sent to: Director of Corporate Services, Hobsons Bay City Council, Reply Paid 21, Altona Vic 3018 (no stamp required) or can be submitted online (see make a submission tab, below)
• a copy of the proposed budget and the 2019-20 Draft Capital Works Program can be found in the Document Library section of this page (right), or hard copies are available for viewing at the Civic Centre and Council Libraries(External link).

We will also be hosting a Facebook Live Q&A event(External link), where council staff will be on hand to answer your questions about the Proposed 2019-20 Budget, LIVE on Facebook, on Wednesday 1 May 2019 from 6.30pm to 8pm. Click here(External link) to find out more or to show your interest.

Privacy Statement:Any submissions received will be included in a register of submissions received in accordance with Section 223 of the Act. Submissions form part of the public record of the meeting (including any personal information you provide) and will be published on Council’s website (accessible worldwide) for an indefinite period. A hard copy will also be made available for inspection by members of the public at Hobsons Bay Civic Centre. If you have any queries or wish to amend the information provided please contact Council’s Privacy Officer on 9932 1047.