We are committed to keeping our community informed and involved in the planning and progress of Palmerston. This page brings together key documents that guide our work and reflect our vision for the city.

Here, you’ll find our major strategic and operational publications, including the Community Plan, which was shaped by and for the people of Palmerston to outline our shared goals and long-term vision.

Our Municipal Plan, updated annually, outlines our budget and service delivery priorities for the year ahead and connects the Community Plan with our long-term financial planning.

The Annual Report tracks our performance and progress against the goals set out in the Municipal Plan, helping ensure accountability and transparency.

As Palmerston continues to grow, so does our focus on economic opportunity.

Our Local Economic Plan sets a bold, 10-year vision for making Palmerston a thriving hub for business, investment, and employment.

These publications demonstrate how we plan, deliver, and report on the work we do—so you can stay informed every step of the way.

Below you will find a range of other reports and publications that support transparency, planning, and decision-making across Council activities.

Annual Report 2023 - 24
Annual Report 2022 - 23
Annual Report 2021 - 22
Annual Report 2020 - 21
Capital Rollover Budget 2025-2026
Communication Strategy
Community Infrastructure Plan 2016-2026
Community Plan
Companion Animal Management Plan
Creative Industries Plan 2023-27
Declaration of Rates 2025-2026
Declaration of Rates 2024-2025
Declaration of Rates 2023-2024
Declaration of Rates 2022-2023
Declaration of Rates 2021-2022
Declaration of Rates 2020-2021 
Digital Strategy 
Disability Inclusion and Access Plan 2022-2025
Executive Summary for Buildings and Facilities
Executive Summary for Fleet
Executive Summary for Land Improvements
Executive Summary for Pathways
Executive Summary for Public Lighting
Executive Summary for Stormwater Drainage
Executive Summary for Transport
First Budget Review 2023 - 2024
First Budget Review - 2022 - 2023
Inclusive, Diverse & Accessible Policy Framework
Local Economic Plan 2021-2031
Long Term Financial Plan 2026-2035
Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2034
Long Term Financial Plan 2023-2032
Long Term Financial Plan 2022-2031
Long Term Financial Plan 2020-2029 
Municipal Plan 2024 - 25
Municipal Plan 2023 - 24
Municipal Plan 2022 - 23
Municipal Plan 2021 - 22
Palmerston City Centre Parking Study Implementation Plan
Palmerston City Centre Parking Study Parking Strategy 
Palmerston Play Space Design Guidelines and Checklist
Palmerston Play Space Strategy 2022 
Revised Long-Term Financial Plan - First Budget Review - 2023 - 2024
Second Budget Review 2024-2025
Second Budget Review - 2023 - 2024
Second Budget Review - 2022 - 2023
Second Budget Review - 2021 - 2022
Social Media Strategy 2022 - 2023
Strategic Asset Management Plan
Sustainability Strategy 2022-2026
Third Budget Review 2024-2025 
Third Budget Review - 2022 - 2023