Engagement Results | Your say - Budget 2026 – 2027 | Your Say Redlands Coast

In general, respondents would like spending on core services to remain the same. Community and cultural development was the only topic where the majority of respondents said they would either spend less or pospone spending.

70% of respondents believe the budget for illimited waste disposal at Council waste centres should be kept the same.

From 11 November to 7 December 2025, we asked you what was most important for you and your family looking at Council's budget. This project was viewed 1.5k times, and 350 surveys were received.

In general, respondents would like spending on core services to remain the same. Community and cultural development was the only topic where the majority of respondents said they would either spend less or pospone spending.

Those under 35 years made up less than 10% of total respondents. 7 in 10 younger respondents were aware of Council spending

Island respondents made up 16% of feedback received. They mostly disagree Council spends money on things that matter to them. They were also more likely to request increased spending to services.

When asked about 3 existing services they'd be most willing to see reduced: 43% named community events; 43% named arts programs and/or gallery services; 29% named community grant programs followed by 27% Christmas events.