The Champion Chat
Cr. Alison Champion, the mayor of Banyule Council shares her thoughts and conversations with community leaders and inspiring figures. Alison is committed to the idea that every person’s potential is achievable. Her intention is to be a positive role model and change-maker who empowers others to be the same.
The Champion Chat
#49: Banyule City 2025 Budget Review
Welcome to this month's Champion Chat podcast. Last year the podcast looked at what goes into a council budget. This year, Cr Alison Champion and Cr. Rick Garotti will provide insights into the 2025 budget and how it has been constructed,
We will have a look at what services are provided by the budget such as:
- The different revenue channels
- Roads and drainage and how much they make up of the budget
- New infrastructure and capital works that have been put forward and approved under the new council
- Balancing the budget and why its important, where possible, to avoid debt
If you would like to know more, you can visit https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/About-us/Policies-plans-strategies/Council-Plan-and-Budget, to get the latest information or simply visit https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Home. You can also get information from your Banyule Banner.
If you are a business needing support you can visit https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/For-business/Getting-into-business or contact customer service on 9490 4222 and ask to be transferred to Business Concierge.
Or you can reach out and contact Alison, via:
Telephone: 0466486593
Email: Alison.Champion@banyule.vic.gov.au
or Rick, via
Telephone: 0490014965
Email: rick.garotti@banyule.vic.gov.au