Message from the Mayor

The City of Mitcham is pleased to present its draft Annual Business Plan and Budget 2026-27 and invites our community to have their say.

Given ongoing global fuel cost pressures, Council will undertake a further review of budget impacts in June prior to making a final decision.

Two options are presented for community consideration.

The first proposes a 5.59% rate increase, reflecting the cost of maintaining existing services alongside improvements such as reducing flood risk, upgrading sporting facilities and continued investment in roads and libraries. It also includes new initiatives such as planting more greenery on verges, an electric community bus, improved safety in libraries and community centres and upgrades to local sporting facilities including tennis courts and club buildings.

The second option proposes a 6.65% rate increase. In addition to all initiatives included in the first option, it provides for further targeted improvements, including extended library opening hours, increased maintenance and upgrades of sporting club facilities, additional free green waste drop-off days and enhanced road safety measures in Cumberland Park, Daw Park and Colonel Light Gardens (West).

It also expands Council’s work in environment and sustainability, including community energy programs to help reduce household energy costs, taking further action on climate risks, progress towards a zero-emissions fleet and additional upgrades to stormwater infrastructure to help reduce flooding.

I encourage you to review the draft plan and share your feedback. Consultation is open until 17 May 2026, with all submissions to be considered ahead of Council’s final decision in June.

Dr Heather Holmes-Ross

Mayor, City of Mitcham

View the Community Consultation Documents available in the 'Documents' section:

How to provide feedback

There are various ways to provide feedback. Please ensure you provide your name and address and indicate if you would like your name and residential address withheld from publication, however these details may potentially be accessible under the Freedom of Information Act 1991.

  • Take a survey

    Share your feedback on the Draft 2026/27 Annual Business Plan and Budget.

    If you would like a hard copy sent to you please call 1300 133 466 or visit our Civic Centre.

    Start survey (15 mins) 

  • Prioritise projects with our Fund-It tool

    Explore our interactive Fund-It tool to see how funding could be allocated and share your priorities across services and projects that matter most to you.

    Prioritise what is important to you (5 min) 

  • Ask a question

    You are invited to ask a question about the Draft 2026/27 Annual Business Plan and Budget via our Q&A tool.

    Answers to questions will also be published on this page.

    Ask a question (5 mins)  

  • Attend the public meeting

    You are invited to attend and make a verbal or written submission at the Public Meeting on Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 7pm.

    You can also request to make a deputation by emailing deputations@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au

  • Email your feedback

    Comments or direct feedback can be emailed to

    yoursay@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au

    Email your feedback 

  • Post your feedback

    Feedback can be posted addressed to:

    Community Consultation

    Draft 2026/27 Annual Business Plan and Budget

    PO Box 21, Mitcham Shopping Centre Torrens Park SA 5062