A financial year that was filled with highlights but came to a close with sudden and significant uncertainty and operational changes has been summarised in the City of Albany’s 2019-2020 Annual Report, which was adopted by Council at the December Ordinary Council Meeting.
With facilities forced to close and services wound back to manage the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the City adopted a range of financial management measures as part of its strategy to support community and remain financially sustainable through the crisis.
As well as reflecting on the initiatives the City undertook to respond to the unprecedented public health emergency, the Annual Report also looks back on highlights such as the 2019 Local Government elections, the successful National Caravan Rally, and the continuation of a range of major projects.
Mayor Dennis Wellington, who became the longest serving Mayor of the City of Albany when he was elected for a third term last October, said he was very proud of what the City had achieved.
“To receive the highest number of nominations from the community for the council elections with 24 people running in 6 wards as well as the Mayoral position speaks volumes about the passion and commitment people have for our community,” he said.
“Hosting the National Caravan Rally with 450 caravans parking up at Centennial Oval for 10 days was just another great exercise which brought a lot of visitation to Albany from around Australia.
“I’m also really proud of the way our organisation responded when Covid-19 happened and particularly thank the Council for the leadership they showed and support they gave our community.”
Chief Executive Officer Andrew Sharpe echoed the Mayor’s sentiments.
“With a forecast $7 million loss in revenue for the calendar year, we had to look at a number of ways to ensure our budgets didn’t fall into deficit and that we had the financial capacity to provide some cost relief to sectors of our community,” he said.
“Our staff were right behind us and I thank our Council and employees for the unity they showed during this time, it was testament to the culture and community focus we have at the City.”
The 2019-2020 Annual Report details specific achievements against the priorities and objectives of the City of Albany’s Community Strategic Plan. A copy of the 2019-2020 Annual Report can be found on the City of Albany website at
A financial year that was filled with highlights but came to a close with sudden and significant uncertainty and operational changes has been summarised in the City of Albany’s 2019-2020 Annual Report, which was adopted by Council at the December Ordinary Council Meeting.
With facilities forced to close and services wound back to manage the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the City adopted a range of financial management measures as part of its strategy to support community and remain financially sustainable through the crisis.
As well as reflecting on the initiatives the City undertook to respond to the unprecedented public health emergency, the Annual Report also looks back on highlights such as the 2019 Local Government elections, the successful National Caravan Rally, and the continuation of a range of major projects.
Mayor Dennis Wellington, who became the longest serving Mayor of the City of Albany when he was elected for a third term last October, said he was very proud of what the City had achieved.
“To receive the highest number of nominations from the community for the council elections with 24 people running in 6 wards as well as the Mayoral position speaks volumes about the passion and commitment people have for our community,” he said.
“Hosting the National Caravan Rally with 450 caravans parking up at Centennial Oval for 10 days was just another great exercise which brought a lot of visitation to Albany from around Australia.
“I’m also really proud of the way our organisation responded when Covid-19 happened and particularly thank the Council for the leadership they showed and support they gave our community.”
Chief Executive Officer Andrew Sharpe echoed the Mayor’s sentiments.
“With a forecast $7 million loss in revenue for the calendar year, we had to look at a number of ways to ensure our budgets didn’t fall into deficit and that we had the financial capacity to provide some cost relief to sectors of our community,” he said.
“Our staff were right behind us and I thank our Council and employees for the unity they showed during this time, it was testament to the culture and community focus we have at the City.”
The 2019-2020 Annual Report details specific achievements against the priorities and objectives of the City of Albany’s Community Strategic Plan. A copy of the 2019-2020 Annual Report can be found on the City of Albany website at https://www.albany.wa.gov.au/documents/annual-reports