Integrated Planning and Reporting
The 'Towards 2040' Community Strategic Plan is the highest strategy that will guide and influence the direction of Dubbo Regional Council, the community and other levels of Government through to 2040. The Plan and associated documents have been created with ongoing and detailed community consultation.
The 'Towards 2040' Community Strategic Plan is the central component of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework under the Local Government Act 1993. It seeks to provide a blueprint for achieving the community’s vision and aspirations for the future, while being flexible and fit for purpose over the term of its life. It is supported by the Delivery Program and Operational Plan, which identify the activities Council will undertake to achieve the objectives of the Community Strategic Plan. The Delivery Program and Operation Plan are a combined document which outlines the strategies supported by detailed actions that will work towards achieving the objectives of the Community Strategic Plan. Supporting these documents is the Resourcing Strategy which includes the Workforce Management Plan, Long Term Financial Plan and Asset Management Strategy.
Plans and Associated Documents
Click on the thumbnails or links below to views plans and associated documents for Dubbo Regional Council's Integrated Planning and Reporting.
Budget and Forward Forecasts including Capital Expenditure (PDF 2MB)
Annual Statement of Revenue Policy (PDF 1.6MB)
Fees and Charges (PDF 39.3MB)
Community Engagement Strategy including Community Participation Plan (PDF 28.1MB)
Macquarie Regional Library Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges (PDF 11.3MB)
Fees and Charges
The Fees and Charges document includes the details of each fee, charge or contribution, Council’s pricing policy and a comment as to the purpose of the fee, charge or contribution.
View the Fees and Charges Interactive Site
Download the Fees and Charges Accessible Document
Document Key:
- FCR – Full Cost Recovery | Price set to recover the full cost of providing the goods/services. In determining whether this principle is appropriate consideration is given to whether there are community service obligations or equity issues that would warrant an alternative pricing principle.
- IS – Industry Standard | Price is set by regulation or statute. These fees are set and Council has no discretionary power to alter these amounts.
- MB – Market Based Price | Market Based Price is set by reference to local market prices. Fees are set to be competitive with local service providers.
- NC – No Charge | No price charged for the service.
- PCR – Part Cost Recovered | Price is discounted to below the full cost of providing the goods/services in recognition of a community service obligation. Funding for these services is sourced from other revenue and by charging a nominal fee to help offset the cost of providing the services.
- S – Statutory Amount | Price is set by statute. These fees are set by State Government and Council has no discretionary power to charge more than amount.
Progress Reports
The following reports outline progress towards fulfilling actions of the Community Strategic Plan:
2024/2025 - IP&R Operational Plan Progress Report - July 2024 to December 2024 (PDF 1.2MB)
2023/2024 - IP&R Operational Plan Progress Report - July 2023 to June 2024 (PDF 821.5KB)
2023/2024 - IP&R Operational Plan Progress Report - July 2023 to December 2023 (PDF 649.4KB)
2022/2023 - IP&R Operational Plan Progress Report - July 2022 to June 2023 (PDF 1.4MB)
2022/2023 - IP&R Operational Plan Progress Report - July 2022 to December 2022 (PDF 1.4MB)
2021/2022 - IP&R Operational Plan Progress Report - January to June 2022 (PDF 872.7KB)
2021/2022 - IP&R Operational Plan Progress Report - July to December 2021 (PDF 878.9KB)
2020/2021 - IP&R Operational Plan Progress Report - January to June 2021 (PDF 951.4KB)
2020/2021 - IP&R Operational Plan Progress Report - July to December 2020 (PDF 954.4KB)
Community Engagement and Insights Reports
Council measures community sentiment through a biennial survey. This survey helps to understand community priorities, explore experiences with Council facilities and services, and gauge overall satisfaction in the areas that are important to them.
The 2024 Community Insights Survey was conducted via a statistically valid phone survey and an opt-in online survey in June 2024 by an independent company Micromex Research.
Results will inform decision making within Council across areas of:
- Strategy and Policy development
- Informing the newly elected Council in developing the Delivery Program for a four year term
- Identifying priority areas of need
- Understanding community perception
To understand how we engaged community in the delivery of the 2024 Community Insights Survey, please visit our YourSay page; Community Insights Survey 2024.
For reports outlining results, please click on the below:
Community Insights Survey 2024 – Phone Results (PDF 2.4MB)
Community Input Survey 2024 – Online Results (PDF 2.1MB)
Last Edited: 07 Apr 2025