Corporate Business Plan 2026-2030

Long-Term Financial Plan The City of Stirling’s Long-Term Financial Plan is a fundamental constituent of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. This plan serves as a financial bridge between key strategic documents, including the Annual Report, Strategic Community Plan, Corporate Business Plan and asset management plans. This alignment ensures the City is well-positioned to achieve its long-term objectives over the coming decade. Collectively, these plans reflect a shared vision of the City of Stirling as a sustainable City with a local focus.

The City has demonstrated sound financial performance, consistently aiming for a balanced budget as a minimum benchmark to support both operational and capital requirements. The Long- Term Financial Plan 2027/28–2037/38 continues this approach, projecting sustainable financial outcomes through balanced budgeting and modest rate increases. These projections assume the City maintains its current level of services. Demand is expected to grow in line with inflation and population growth.

The Long-Term Financial Plan balances service quality, community amenity and financial resilience to deliver the best outcomes for Stirling residents. Details of the annual budget and its implications for rates are detailed in the City of Stirling 2026/27 Budget, on pages 10 and 11. The City’s Long- Term Financial Plan has been updated in parallel with the annual review of the Corporate Business Plan during the financial year.

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