Delivering what matters most to the Redlands Coast community in a responsible and sustainable way is a key priority for Redland City Council in its 2026-27 Budget.
Council has commenced planning for the 2026–27 Budget, with workshops centred on understanding the broader financial environment and pressures influencing Council’s cost base and investment decisions, including rising costs; global supply chain, fuel and market pressures linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East; investment needed across aging infrastructure and projects; and changing community expectations.
Early themes include:
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- protecting and maintaining core services (such as water, wastewater and waste management);
- investing in essential infrastructure (including upgrades needed to aging water and wastewater infrastructure);
- responsible management of debt and operating costs; and
- building long term resilience through forward planning and risk reduction.
Redland City Acting Mayor Julie Talty said: “for Redlands Coast, this means all Councillors making careful and considered choices – balancing what our community has told Council is important (getting the basics right) with the real cost of everyday services, Council’s existing commitments, and identified investment needs in the city’s infrastructure and projects.”
“We are mindful of the cost-of-living pressures facing our community, and these considerations are informing our approach as we set rates and deliver services,” Cr Talty said.
Further information on budget trends and cost pressures will be confirmed as part of the final budget process. Council’s Special Budget Meeting will be held on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
To follow Council’s budget announcements, visit Setting the Budget: priorities, costs and decisions.
Council also reports on its financial position at each monthly General Meeting, with meeting agendas and minutes available on Council’s website.
