79-signature petition fails to shift Wanneroo’s adopted 6% rate rise

The 2026/27 increase remains in place after ratepayer opposition was considered, with future rises to be weighed against CPI, service costs and asset maintenance.

Council: City of Wanneroo

Meeting: 25 August 2026 6:00 PM


BRIEF

Wanneroo’s adopted 6% rate increase for 2026/27 remains in place after the City considered a 79-signature petition opposing it. Future increases can be capped at or below CPI, but the City said rate-setting must also account for its financial position, service costs and asset-maintenance needs.


KEY FACTS

- A petition opposing the proposed 6% 2026/27 rate increase was presented with 79 signatures.

- The 6% increase was adopted as part of the 2026/27 Budget on 7 July 2026.

- The adopted increase remains in place after council considered the petition.

- Council said future increases could be capped at or below CPI, subject to the City’s financial position, service costs and asset-maintenance needs.

- Materials and contracts expenditure was $5.5 million below the revised budget, while utility charges were $0.6 million above budget.

- The City recorded $133.9 million in capital expenditure against a revised $146.8 million budget for 2025/26.


SOURCES

https://wanneroo.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/08/OC_25082026_MIN_AT.PDF

https://minutesradar.com/news/wanneroo-infocouncil-ordinary-council-25-aug-2026-6-00-pm-25-aug-2026-6-00-pm-minutes-79-signature-petition-fails-to-shift-wanneroo-s-adopt-5713bcb920/


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