The 2025 Budget is the Township's plan for the coming period, expressed in dollars. The budget - prepared by staff - is the cumulation of ongoing engagement on priorities throughout the year. It is prepared by taking into consideration both community input and direction from Township of Centre Wellington Council
Key Aspects of the Proposed 2024 Budget Schedule
Budget Directions Report & Discussion (June 10, 2024)
This meeting allowed for discussion between Council and Township staff regarding the overall direction of the 2025 Budget. Resolutions passed by Council will be used as a basis for initiating the budget creation process. The Report to Council can be found in the document section to the right of this page.
Preliminary Capital Budget Review (September 19, 2024)
This meeting provides Council with a preliminary look at the 2025 Draft Capital Budget and seeks Council’s pre-approval for items in the 2025 Draft Capital Budget earmarked for Fall 2024 tendering. Any direction provided by Council will be used to finalize the Draft Capital Budget and initiate the 10-year capital forecast.
Public Input through Connect CW (October 1-31, 2024)
Public input is proposed to take place from October 1 to 31, 2024. The purpose is to seek public input on key areas within the 2025 budget. Public input will be used in developing the draft budget.
Budget Impacts Report & Discussion (November 5, 2024)
This meeting allows for a more detailed discussion between Council and Township staff regarding key/significant impact areas affecting the 2025 Budget (based on what is known as of late September 2024). Resolutions passed by Council will be used in developing and further refining the Draft Budget. In addition, budget delegations will be heard at this meeting, allowing members of the public to provide comments on budget development.
Budget Deliberations (December 3 & 5, 2024)
The Draft Budget Book is proposed to be released to Council and members of the public on November 22, 2024. Budget deliberations are proposed for December 3, 2024, and December 5, 2024 (if needed). Budget delegations will be heard at the December 3rd meeting, allowing for comments on the Draft Budget.
Budget Approval (December 16, 2024)
Budget approval is proposed for the Council meeting on December 16, 2024.
2025 Budget Public Engagement Survey
Recognizing that public engagement is a key element in the creation of the budget, residents will be invited to share their valuable insight with Township staff to help prioritize programs and services for the 2025 Budget. Details for engagement will be shared soon.
Do you know where your tax dollars go?
The Township collects the taxes for the County of Wellington and the Province of Ontario (Education Taxes).
They are broken down in the following ways:
