Governance and Integrity
Significant savings have been found in Bundaberg Regional Council’s 2025-2026 Budget through operational efficiencies and the launch of a new Corporate Plan that will strengthen Council’s strategic service delivery.
Council’s Corporate Plan 2025 – 2030 takes effect from 1 July 2025 kicking the financial year off with a focus on strategic operational planning.
The new Corporate Plan outlines a vision for the Bundaberg Region to be a liveable, vibrant and connected community.
Governance and Integrity portfolio spokesperson Cr May Mitchell said the plan provided a strong framework for Council’s continued focus on delivering essential services as part of the 2025-2026 budget.
“Council’s new Corporate Plan underpins the direction and vision of our organisation as a whole and after months of work and consultation, it’s exciting to see it come into effect,” Cr Mitchell said.
“The plan outlines Council’s strategic direction to achieve its vision through good governance and responsible leadership.
“At its foundation, there is a strong framework of operational and business planning, including budgeting, reporting and risk management.
“This ensures our strategic direction is maintained across the services, programs, operational projects and indicators that form part of our focus areas.”
Cr Mitchell said, following the restructure of the organisation, cost savings were being found through operational efficiencies.
“Part of the strategic planning taking place is to continually identify and implement operational efficiencies while maintaining our service standards.”
The Corporate Plan focus areas include:
- Connected community: Create a vibrant, safe and connected place that brings our community together.
- Focused Council: Be a local government that prioritises people, performance and accountability.
- Robust economy: Support a diversified and resilient economy that advocates for business innovation, growth, and jobs.
- Natural assets: Promote, protect and enhance our natural environment now and for future generations
Find out more about the 2025-26 Budget here: Budget | Bundaberg Regional Council
