<p>A State and Federal Government focus on prudent budget management means funding for some community services and programs, including those delivered by Council such as Adventure Playgrounds, may be or have already been reduced or discontinued.</p><p>Additionally, the recently elected State Government has proposed limiting rate increases to the Consumer Price Index. As indicated in Council’s Strategic Resource Plan, rates are projected to increase by 4.75 per cent in 2015/16, which is higher than current projections in the Consumer Price Index.</p><p>Port Phillip Council delivers a wide range of services to its community. In light of these pressures, Council may need to review the extent to which we provide or subsidise some services.</p>