THE draft Mornington Peninsula Shire budget for 2026/27 has been presented to councillors with them approving the document be placed on public exhibition for a period of four weeks to seek community feedback. In the draft budget, general rates will be capped to the annual maximum raise amount of 2.75%, despite overall revenue rising 11.94%. General rates revenue is expected to rise by $13.2m for the year (up 7.63%), with a restructured waste service charge bringing in an extra $12.4m for the year: an increase of 29.29%. The waste charge has been broken into two separate charges with a waste…
Friday, April 24
