100+
individual services are delivered by councils to the Victorian community
$15m
in waste management services are delivered by Regional Cities per annum
$7.2b
is spent annually by councils delivering services to the Victorian community
$11m
is the amount that Small Rural Shires planned to spend on footpaths and cycleways this year
$247m
is the amount that Small Rural Shires planned to spend on roads this year
33,000
people are employed by local councils in Victoria
7,000+
people are employed in Victoria's smaller councils
87%
of home and community care services are delivered to the set standard
$2.1b
in cash reserves are held by Victorian councils.
2,000+
candidates typically vie to get elected in Local Government Elections