2026-2031 Corporate Plan and 2026-2027 Budget Engagement

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Latest News

Consultation Status Engagement Closed - Plans Adopted:
Consultation TimeframeMonday 20 April to Friday 1 May 2026
Latest News


In preparation for the 2026–2031 Corporate Plan, in late 2025, Southern Downs Regional Council invited the views of the local community to hear what you love about our region and what’s most important to you. To make sure we truly captured the hopes and aspirations of our region, this included an extensive community-wide survey from late 2025 to early 2026. Head to haveyoursay.sdrc.qld.gov.au/corporateplan to see what we heard.

Council then prepared the draft 2026–2031 Corporate Plan, along with the draft 2026/27 Operational Plan and Budget, ahead of extensive community engagement in April and May 2026.


On Wednesday 24 June 2026, the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and the 2026-2027 Operational Plan & Budget were adopted by Council. Together, these documents set out where we’re heading, what we’ll focus on, and how we’ll invest in our community over the coming years.


They’ve been shaped by what you told us matters most.




About the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and 2026-2027 Operational Plan & Budget

Thriving Places, Open Spaces, Happy Faces

This vision reflects the unique mix of towns and villages across our region, our strong local character, and the importance our community places on protecting the landscapes we value, while supporting thoughtful, sustainable growth.

It captures the balance between growing our region and preserving what makes it special. Just as importantly, it reflects what our community has told us matters most, and provides a clear foundation to guide long-term planning, communication and investment decisions.


What are these plans and why do they matter?

2026-2031 Corporate Plan:

A Corporate Plan is a five-year roadmap that outlines Council’s key priorities, goals and strategic direction.

It provides the framework for:

  • How Council allocates resources and sets budgets.
  • The services, programs and infrastructure we deliver.
  • How we measure progress and report back to the community.
2026/27 Operational Plan:
The 2026-2027 Operational Plan is the first year of the Corporate Plan. It turns long-term vision into practical, on-the-ground actions and outlines what Council will deliver in the 2026-2027 financial year.

2026/27 Budget:

The 2026-2027 Budget is how we are funding the plan.

It shows how your rates and funding from the State and Federal Governments will deliver services, maintain infrastructure, and deliver the items in the Operational Plan.


How it all fits together

Think of it like this:

  • Corporate Plan: where we’re going
  • Operational Plan: what we’re doing this year to get there
  • Budget: how we pay for it

Together, they ensure Council is planning responsibly, delivering what matters, and investing in the future of the Southern Downs.



How We Engaged

1. Community Information Pop-ups

Council were out and about across the region to help the community understand what’s proposed in the drafts and what they mean for the Southern Downs.

Stanthorpe
Thursday 23 AprilFarley Street Piazza - Maryland Street, Stanthorpe
WarwickThursday 23 April
Rose City Shopping World, 81 Palmerin Street, Warwick
LeyburnMonday 27 AprilLeyburn Tennis Courts - MacIntyre St, Leyburn
YanganMonday 27 April
Bicentennial Park – Hawes Road, Yangan
KillarneyTuesday 28 AprilKillarney Co-Op, 32/42 Ivy Street, Killarney
AlloraTuesday 28 April
Allora IGA - 41 Warwick St, Allora


These pop-ups were designed to allow community members to:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the proposed drafts and what they mean for the Southern Downs.

  • Ask specific questions about the draft 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and draft 2026/27 Budget and Operational Plan.

  • Learn how to fill out a survey for the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan or lodge a submission for consideration in the 2026/27 Budget and Operational Plan.


2. Have Your Say – Corporate Plan Survey and Budget Submissions

Residents were invited to provide feedback on the draft 2026 - 2031 Corporate Plan and draft 2026-2027 Budget from Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 1 May 2026. Council received 22 Corporate Plan Survey responses and 18 formal Budget Submissions that were assessed and helped shape the final 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and 2026-2027 Operational Plan & Budget.


These results are in addition to the 1,822 survey responses we received in Phase 1 of our engagement, which involved a community-wide survey that was mailed directly to over 15,000 households and available to complete online from Monday 8 December 2025 to Friday 23 January 2026 . To learn more about Phase 1 of the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan engagement, please head to haveyoursay.sdrc.qld.gov.au/corporateplan.



View the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and 2026-2027 Operational Plan & Budget

2026-2031 Corporate Plan:


2026-2027 Operational Plan and Budget Pack Materials:


Other helpful resources:




For More Information – Contact Council

For more information on the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and 2026-2027 Operation Plan & Budget, contact Southern Downs Regional Council:



1300 697 372 (8:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday)

mail@sdrc.qld.gov.au

Southern Downs Budget / Corporate Plan - PO Box 26 Warwick QLD 4370






Latest News

Consultation Status Engagement Closed - Plans Adopted:
Consultation TimeframeMonday 20 April to Friday 1 May 2026
Latest News


In preparation for the 2026–2031 Corporate Plan, in late 2025, Southern Downs Regional Council invited the views of the local community to hear what you love about our region and what’s most important to you. To make sure we truly captured the hopes and aspirations of our region, this included an extensive community-wide survey from late 2025 to early 2026. Head to haveyoursay.sdrc.qld.gov.au/corporateplan to see what we heard.

Council then prepared the draft 2026–2031 Corporate Plan, along with the draft 2026/27 Operational Plan and Budget, ahead of extensive community engagement in April and May 2026.


On Wednesday 24 June 2026, the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and the 2026-2027 Operational Plan & Budget were adopted by Council. Together, these documents set out where we’re heading, what we’ll focus on, and how we’ll invest in our community over the coming years.


They’ve been shaped by what you told us matters most.




About the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and 2026-2027 Operational Plan & Budget

Thriving Places, Open Spaces, Happy Faces

This vision reflects the unique mix of towns and villages across our region, our strong local character, and the importance our community places on protecting the landscapes we value, while supporting thoughtful, sustainable growth.

It captures the balance between growing our region and preserving what makes it special. Just as importantly, it reflects what our community has told us matters most, and provides a clear foundation to guide long-term planning, communication and investment decisions.


What are these plans and why do they matter?

2026-2031 Corporate Plan:

A Corporate Plan is a five-year roadmap that outlines Council’s key priorities, goals and strategic direction.

It provides the framework for:

  • How Council allocates resources and sets budgets.
  • The services, programs and infrastructure we deliver.
  • How we measure progress and report back to the community.
2026/27 Operational Plan:
The 2026-2027 Operational Plan is the first year of the Corporate Plan. It turns long-term vision into practical, on-the-ground actions and outlines what Council will deliver in the 2026-2027 financial year.

2026/27 Budget:

The 2026-2027 Budget is how we are funding the plan.

It shows how your rates and funding from the State and Federal Governments will deliver services, maintain infrastructure, and deliver the items in the Operational Plan.


How it all fits together

Think of it like this:

  • Corporate Plan: where we’re going
  • Operational Plan: what we’re doing this year to get there
  • Budget: how we pay for it

Together, they ensure Council is planning responsibly, delivering what matters, and investing in the future of the Southern Downs.



How We Engaged

1. Community Information Pop-ups

Council were out and about across the region to help the community understand what’s proposed in the drafts and what they mean for the Southern Downs.

Stanthorpe
Thursday 23 AprilFarley Street Piazza - Maryland Street, Stanthorpe
WarwickThursday 23 April
Rose City Shopping World, 81 Palmerin Street, Warwick
LeyburnMonday 27 AprilLeyburn Tennis Courts - MacIntyre St, Leyburn
YanganMonday 27 April
Bicentennial Park – Hawes Road, Yangan
KillarneyTuesday 28 AprilKillarney Co-Op, 32/42 Ivy Street, Killarney
AlloraTuesday 28 April
Allora IGA - 41 Warwick St, Allora


These pop-ups were designed to allow community members to:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the proposed drafts and what they mean for the Southern Downs.

  • Ask specific questions about the draft 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and draft 2026/27 Budget and Operational Plan.

  • Learn how to fill out a survey for the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan or lodge a submission for consideration in the 2026/27 Budget and Operational Plan.


2. Have Your Say – Corporate Plan Survey and Budget Submissions

Residents were invited to provide feedback on the draft 2026 - 2031 Corporate Plan and draft 2026-2027 Budget from Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 1 May 2026. Council received 22 Corporate Plan Survey responses and 18 formal Budget Submissions that were assessed and helped shape the final 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and 2026-2027 Operational Plan & Budget.


These results are in addition to the 1,822 survey responses we received in Phase 1 of our engagement, which involved a community-wide survey that was mailed directly to over 15,000 households and available to complete online from Monday 8 December 2025 to Friday 23 January 2026 . To learn more about Phase 1 of the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan engagement, please head to haveyoursay.sdrc.qld.gov.au/corporateplan.



View the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and 2026-2027 Operational Plan & Budget

2026-2031 Corporate Plan:


2026-2027 Operational Plan and Budget Pack Materials:


Other helpful resources:




For More Information – Contact Council

For more information on the 2026-2031 Corporate Plan and 2026-2027 Operation Plan & Budget, contact Southern Downs Regional Council:



1300 697 372 (8:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday)

mail@sdrc.qld.gov.au

Southern Downs Budget / Corporate Plan - PO Box 26 Warwick QLD 4370




  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Submission Form: Draft 2026/27 Budget

    Council is inviting your feedback on the 2026-2027 Draft Budget and Operational Plan. Please note that all feedback must be submitted by 11:59pm, Friday 1 May 2026.


    Remember, for your submission on the 2026-2027 Budget to be considered, it needs to:

    a. be made to Southern Downs Regional Council;

    b. state your name and residential address;

    c. clearly state the specific aspects or items of the budget your submission relates to.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    draft 2026–2031 Corporate Plan Survey

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