At the 15 December 2025 Council Meeting, Council adopted the revised Councillor Expenses and Support Policy in response to Notice of Motion No. 173 – Connecting Council with the Knox Community (Ward Meetings).

Council made this decision following community engagement and review of 12 submissions.

Council also resolved to:

Receive a report by December 2026 (or at a later date determined in consultation with the Mayor), that reviews the Councillor Listening Post initiative, including participation levels, coverage across the municipality and wards and community engagement insights and outcomes.

The Council meeting minutes for 15 December are available on our Agendas and minutes 2025 webpage. You can also watch a recording of the Council meeting on our Webcast webpage.