Project Overview

Council is transitioning from Site to Capital Value as the basis to calculate rates, and in accordance with Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1999, has prepared a Basis of Rating Consultation Paper for public consultation.

Council invitedcommunity comment on the Basis of Rating Consultation Paper from Tuesday 21 May 2024 to 5pm on Wednesday 12 June 2024, prior to Council adopting its Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2024/2025.

Hard copies of the consultation paper and the summary sheet were made available at the Council Administration Office and Port Lincoln Library from Tuesday 21 May 2023 to 5pm Wednesday 12 June 2024.

  • Consultation Open - 21 May 2024

    The public consultation period is open from Tuesday 21 May 2024 to 5pm Wednesday 12 June 2024.

  • Community Information Sessions

    Members of the community are invited to attend a public meeting to be held on Tuesday 11 June 2024 at 2pm or 6pm in the Media Room at the Nautilus Arts Centre, entry via Washington Street, where there will be the opportunity for members of the public to speak with Council staff to request an indicative assessment of the of their rate for 2024/2025 rates.

     

  • Consultation Closes - 12 June 2024

    The consultation period closes at 5pm on Wednesday 12 June 2024.

  • Ordinary Council Meeting - 17 June 2024

    Council will set aside one hour at the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on Monday 17 June 2024 at 6.30pm, to allow members of the public the opportunity to ask questions and make submissions with respect to Council’s Rating Review.

    Council to endorse the Review of the Basis of Rating Consultation Paper - Community Consultation Report as presented.

Have Your Say

Members of the community were invited to have their say on the Review of the Basis of Rating Consultation Paper during the public consultation period which ran from Tuesday 21 May 2024 to 5pm on Wednesday 12 June 2024.

Community Information Sessions

Community Information sessions are held on Tuesday 11 June 2024 at 2pm and 6pm where information was provided regarding the Rating Review as well as the opportunity for the community to ask questions to staff and Councillors.

Verbal Submissions

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held in the Port Lincoln Council Chambers on Monday 17 June 2024 at 6.30pm, one hour was set aside for members of the public the opportunity to ask questions and make submissions with respect to Council's Rating Review Process.

Council decision

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Monday 17 June 2024, Council endorsed the Review of the Basis of Rating Consultation Paper - Community Consultation Report as presented.  Refer to Key Documents sections to view the endorsed Review of the Basis of Rating Consultation Paper - Community Consultation Report.  

Any questions on the Review of the Basis of Rating Consultation Paper can be directed to Council's Manager Finance & Business, Bonnie Kelso on 8621 2309 or email bonnie.kelso@plcc.sa.gov.au