What would you like to see Monash Council focus on in next year's budget? That's what we're asking our community as part of engagement on Council's budget for 2023/24.
You are invited to help inform our Council Budget for 2023/24 through an online budgeting tool, pop-up sessions and the opportunity to present an idea for funding to Councillors on 6 December.
Monash Mayor, Cr Stuart James, is excited to hear from the community on what they want to see funded.
"Each year we prepare an annual budget which outlines how we will deliver services and programs to the community.
"This covers things like managing our waste, upgrading community infrastructure, maintaining our facilities and parks, maternal and child health programs, town planning, operating our libraries, running our recreation centres, sustainability programs, and providing community events and festivals.
"This year we're trying something new by inviting people to take the imaginary purse strings through an online budgeting tool that allows people to tell Council where their rates should be directed.
"I'm also excited about inviting people to present specific projects, ideas, or initiatives for funding at Additional Meeting of Council on Tuesday 6 December. This is your chance to speak directly to Councillors about an idea you think can help the Monash community.
"I encourage everyone to get involved. Your input will help guide Councillors on what our community wants to see in their Council's budget," said Cr James.
How to get involved
Visit Shape Monash to:
- Complete our online budgeting tool
- Nominate a project or initiative for funding and presentation to an Additional Meeting of Council on 6 December
Come and talk to us to a pop-up event:
Sunday 13 November
Ashwood-Chadstone Family Fun Day from 11am-3pm
94 Batesford Road, Chadstone
Thursday 17 November
Oakleigh Shopping Centre (indoors) and Eaton Mall from 4-6.30pm
Thursday 24 November
Hamilton Square in Mount Waverley (off Stephensons Road) from 11am-1pm
Sunday 27 November
Mulgrave Farmers Market & Sunday Craft Market from 8am-2pm
Corner of Wellington Rd & Jacksons Rd
Tuesday 6 December
The Glen Shopping Centre forecourt from 10am-12pm
235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Monday 12 December
Glen Waverley Library forecourt from 4-6pm
112 Kingsway, Glen Waverley
