2026/2027 Integrated Planning & Reporting

We’re inviting the community to review and provide feedback on Council’s key planning and financial documents for 2026/27 and beyond.

At the 4 May 2026 Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to place the following Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents on public exhibition in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993:

• Draft 2026/27 Operational Plan
• Draft 2026/27–2035/36 Long-Term Financial Plan
• Draft 2026/27 Statement of Revenue Policy
• Draft 2026-2030 Open Spaces Asset Management Plan
• Draft 2025-2029 Workforce Management Plan (update)

The draft 2026/27 Operational Plan is based on a forecast total income of $29.195 million, with a net operating surplus after capital expenditure of $11,000.

Collectively, these documents reflect a continued “back to basics” approach, focusing on core service delivery, infrastructure renewal and financial sustainability in response to financial constraints, rising costs, workforce pressures and community expectations.

The documents align with the Community Strategic Plan and have been informed by feedback from Council’s 2026 community survey, which reaffirmed strong priorities around:

• roads and infrastructure 🛣️
• essential water and waste services 💧
• responsible budgeting 💲
• completing existing projects ✅

Council is looking for your input, and we encourage you to review the documents and provide your thoughts via the Public Submissions tab.

You will also find a short three question survey on the bottom of this page, no registration required.

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What is Integrated Planning and Reporting?

The IP&R framework is a NSW Government requirement that guides how councils plan for the future and report on their progress.

It recognises that most communities share similar aspirations; a safe, healthy and vibrant place to live, a sustainable environment, a connected community, and reliable infrastructure. To view the IP&R Guidelines for Local Government in NSW, please visit this link.

What differs is how each community responds to these needs, shaping the character of local towns and villages.

IP&R brings all of Council’s plans together so they are connected, aligned and working towards shared long-term goals.

Key components of the framework include:

• Community Strategic Plan
• Delivery Program
• Operational Plan
• Annual Report
• Resourcing Strategy, which includes:
  • Long-Term Financial Planning
  • Workforce Management Planning
  • Asset Management Planning

Oberon Council’s plans have been developed following extensive community consultation, including engagement with a broad cross-section of the community, stakeholders and government agencies.

The final documents will be presented to the June 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting for adoption.

📣 Have Your Say

Submissions close at 4.30pm on Friday 5 June 2026.

You can provide feedback by:

• completing the submission form below
• emailing council@oberon.nsw.gov.au
• visiting our Customer Service team at the Administration Office