Council Adopts 2026-27 Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan Glen Innes Severn Council has adopted its 2026-27 Operational Plan and Budget, confirming the first stage of a permanent Special Rate Variation approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). The budget includes a 21.5% increase in general income for 2026-27 as part of a cumulative 48.3% rate variation to be implemented over three years. Council voted 4-2 to adopt the budget and associated Rating and Revenue Policy after rejecting an alternative proposal that sought to spread the increase over ten years. Council also adopted its revised Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-2036.…
Residents are invited to a practical weeds information session hosted by the Glen Innes Severn Council Biosecurity Officer on 12 June from 11am–1pm at the Glen Innes Highlands Hub. Learn how to identify, control and prevent weed spread on rural and residential properties. Bring questions, photos or weed samples for expert advice.