Keep talking to us, Kingston — have your say on the future budget

Published on 14 October 2025

We are encouraging residents, traders and community groups to share their ideas for the 2026–27 budget through our innovative Talking Kingston platform.

Most councils ask once a year for budget ideas from the community, but in Kingston the opportunity is open 365 days a year.

Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley said Talking Kingston makes it easier than ever for people to help shape the city’s priorities.

“We always value our community’s ideas and aspirations for our city – they will always make us more adaptive, innovative, connected, and resilient,” Cr Oxley said.

“This is your chance to tell us what matters most - whether it’s improving local parks, supporting businesses, building better paths and playgrounds, or enhancing community services.

“We’re proud to offer this year-round opportunity for you to share your ideas and have a real influence on how we invest your rates to make our city an even better place to live, work and play.”

Ideas submitted before 31 December 2025 will be considered as part of the 2026–27 budget. Those received in the new year will help guide future budgets.

Since launching Talking Kingston, Council has already received hundreds of community suggestions — which have helped deliver traffic improvements, new playgrounds, greener streets, shopping strip upgrades and better sporting facilities across the city.

“We’ve listened, and we’re putting your ideas into action,” Cr Oxley said.

“We want to keep that momentum going — so please, keep talking to us, Kingston.”

To find out more and share your ideas, visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/talking-kingston.