Share your idea for Council’s next budget

Do you have a great idea that could make a difference in the Macedon Ranges?

Each year, Council invites community members and local groups to share ideas for projects or initiatives that could be included in the upcoming Council Budget.

In our 2025–26 Budget, we funded a range of community-driven initiatives — many suggested by people just like you. Now, planning is underway for 2026–27, and we want to hear your ideas to help shape the Budget.

Council is looking to hear from you in two ways that will inform the Budget.

  1. Project idea submissions that will give great benefit to the community.
  2. General Budget input that highlights your priorities and services that are important to you.

Submissions close at 5pm on Thursday 11 December 2025.

Together, we can shape a budget that reflects our community’s priorities and aspirations.

What we’re looking for

Share Your Ideas to Shape the Macedon Ranges!

Have a project that could benefit our community? We want to hear it! Council is committed to partnering with the community to meet today’s needs and plan for a vibrant future. Let’s work together to make the Macedon Ranges an even better place to live, work, and play.


Your idea should:

  • Align with a objective in the Council Plan

  • Deliver community-wide benefit

  • Be located on Council land or in Council buildings (if applicable)

  • Be something that Council can deliver, or partner with others to deliver.

Your voice matters!

Help Shape Our Budget Priorities

We're seeking community feedback on key elements of the Budget—what services matter most to you, and where should we focus our resources. By working together, we can ensure Council delivers the essential services that make a real difference in the Macedon Ranges every day.


Macedon Ranges Shire Council is committed to protecting your privacy. The personal information you provide through this consultation is being collected for the primary purpose of responding to your submission and to keep you updated in relation to this consultation.

Where required, the personal information being collected will be provided to Macedon Ranges Shire Council staff or contractors, to help inform feedback and enable them to communicate with you in relation to the consultation where appropriate. To participate in this consultation, you must provide your personal information as required under 8.5 of the Naming Rules 2022. If the personal information is not collected, you will not be able to participate in this consultation. Personal information is required to be de-identified in any public summary of feedback, such as a summary provided to Geographic Names Victoria or as part of a future Council Meeting report.

Your personal information will not be disclosed to any external party without your consent, unless required or authorised by law. If you wish to gain access to, or alter any personal information you have supplied through this consultation, please contact Macedon Ranges Shire Council via phone (03) 5422 0333 or email mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au. Information provided will be stored in accordance with Council’s Record Management Policy and destroyed in accordance with the Public Records Act 1973.

You can access our Privacy Policy on Council's website, and it is available for inspection at Council’s customer service centres.