City of Palmerston is committed to keeping residents informed of the operations and plans of Council.
Below is a list of publications available for download, alternatively copies are also available at the City of Palmerston Library and Council's Customer Service counter.
Community Plan
Our vision and main priorities are specified in the Community Plan as well as set strategies for achieving these goals. The Community Plan was prepared by the community and enables Council to be certain that when we are making decisions we have a line of sight to the priorities and needs of residents of Palmerston. View the Community Plan.
Municipal Plan
The Municipal Plan is prepared each year and outlines Council’s service delivery plan and budget. It is the key document to bring together the actions outlined in the Community Plan and Long Term Financial Plan. View the Municipal Plan 2020-2021.
- Previous years' plans
Municipal Plan 2019-2020
Municipal Plan 2018-2019
Municipal Plan 2017-2022
Municipal Plan 2016-2021
Municipal Plan 2015-2020
Municipal Plan 2014-2019
Annual Report
Our Annual Report details our performance against our set targets as well as how we are achieving them. It is informed by the Municipal Plan and Budget and outcomes set out in our Community Plan. View the Annual Report 2019-2020.
- Previous years' reports
Annual Report 2018-2019
Annual Report 2017-2018
Annual Report 2016-2017
Annual Report 2015-2016
Annual Report 2014-2015
Annual Report 2013-2014
Finance and budgets
Outlining Council's Long Term Financial Plan and Budgetary Publications.
- Long Term Financial Plan
Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2030
Long Term Financial Plan 2020-2029
Long Term Financial Plan 2019-2028
Long Term Financial Plan 2012-2017- Budgetary Publications
- Declaration of Rates
Declaration of Rates 2020-2021
Declaration of Rates 2019-2020
Declaration of Rates 2018-2019
Declaration of Rates 2017-2018
Declaration of Rates 2016-2017
Declaration of Rates 2015-2016
Declaration of Rates 2014-2015
Masterplan
City of Palmerston developed a conceptual Master Plan for its City Centre to provide a vision and framework to achieve better planning and urban design outcomes as well as facilitate the ongoing development of the centre whilst creating an identity for Palmerston.
- Palmerston City Centre 2030 Masterplan
Palmerston City Centre Master Plan
Palmerston City Centre Parking Strategy
Palmerston City Centre Public Realm Great Streets Strategy
Palmerston City Centre Traffic Report
Draft Palmerston City Centre Planning Framework Report
Strategies and reports
Strategies and reports describe our important activities and how we set out to achieve these.
- Strategies
Sustainability Strategy 2013-2018
Disability Access Strategy
Palmerston Arts Strategy 2016-2021
Community Infrastructure Plan 2016-2026
Companion Animal Management Plan
Digital Strategy
Palmerston City Centre Parking Study Parking Strategy
Palmerston City Centre Parking Study Implementation Plan- Reports
City of Palmerston Review of its Basis of Rating
Palmerston City Centre Parking Study Background Report
Asset Management Plans
An Asset Management Plan (AMP) provides Council and the community with information about operating, maintaining and renewing the asset including the funds associated to meet agreed levels of service delivery while outlining associated risks.
Executive Summary for Pathways
This executive summary covers the community’s Pathways needs (Pathways & Driveways)
Executive Summary for Stormwater Drainage
This executive summary covers the community’s Stormwater Drainage needs (Pipes, Pits, Culverts & Open Drains)
Executive Summary for Transport
This executive summary covers the community’s transport needs (Roads, Traffic Management Devices, Kerbing & Carparks)