PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Residents are invited to have their say on key documents that guide Camden Council’s planning, operational and leadership decisions over the next financial year.

On 14 April 2026, Council endorsed the draft Operational Plan and Budget, Fees and Charges Schedule, Capital Works Program and Long Term Financial Plan for the 2026/27 financial year.

These documents are on public exhibition for a period of 28 days, from 22 April to 19 May 2026:

• 2025/26 to 2028/29 Delivery Program and Draft 2026/27 Operational Plan
• Draft 2026/27 Fees and Charges Schedule
• Draft 2026/27 Capital Works Program
• Draft 2026/27 Long Term Financial Plan

The Delivery Program, which includes the draft Operational Plan, sets out Council’s commitment from 2025/26 to 2028/29 and references all principal activities and actions to be undertaken during that period.

The Operational Plan is prepared and exhibited each year to outline the projects and actions that will be undertaken to achieve the commitments made in the Delivery Program.

The Capital Works Program outlines work to be completed annually and over the four-year period.

Supporting the above documents is the Long-Term Financial Plan which outlines how Council will manage its resources. Whilst our Fees and Charges Schedule itemise all fees and charges facilitated by Council for its range of goods and services offered to the community.

Your feedback is important

Please assist Council to finalise these documents and work towards achieving our shared vision.

Submissions about the exhibited documents must be received by midnight, Tuesday 19 May 2026.

Share your thoughts in a formal submission using any of the following methods:

• Online submission form - provided below ↓;
• Letter to the General Manager, Camden Council, PO Box 183, Camden NSW 2570; or
• Email to mail@camden.nsw.gov.au.

NOTE: Please include the subject title 'Draft Operational Plan and Budget 2026/27' when you are submitting via email or post.

Next Steps: Submissions and comments received will be reported back to Council on 9 June 2026, at the scheduled Ordinary Council Meeting.

The Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) framework recognises that most communities share similar aspirations including a safe, healthy and pleasant place to live, a sustainable environment, opportunities for social interaction, opportunities for education and employment and reliable infrastructure.

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Key components of the framework are the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan.

We also have a number of other strategies, policies and plans that are developed utilising an evidence-based approach including key trends, potential issues and opportunities.

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> Click here to learn about Strategies and Plans

The Annual Report contains information about how Council has performed in implementing the Community Strategic Plan and its Delivery Program over the year. It also includes Council’s audited financial statements and a range of statutory information.

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