2025–2026 Annual Report showcases Council’s progress and performance
Published on 29 October 2026
Frankston City Council’s 2025–2026 Annual Report has been endorsed in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020, highlighting the organisation’s achievements, financial performance and progress against the Council and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029.
The report outlines a year of strong community outcomes, significant infrastructure investment and continued delivery of services for the Frankston City community. By 30 June 2026, 94.8 per cent of planned initiatives were completed or on track.
Frankston City Mayor Cr Sue Baker said the Annual Report showcased the achievements made possible through the efforts of the community, Council staff, volunteers and local organisations.
“From making our beaches more accessible to creating welcoming community spaces and bringing people together through events, we’ve seen the positive impact of investment across Frankston City,” Mayor Baker said.
“Investing in our facilities, open spaces, sport, arts and culture helps create more opportunities for people to connect, participate and thrive.”
Highlights include the completion of major projects such as Seaford Place, Langwarrin Place, Sandfield Reserve and the Frankston Arts Centre forecourt upgrade, alongside the start of construction on the $60 million Frankston Stadium redevelopment. Council also supported the community through a $1.7 million Local Support Package and helped make Frankston home to Australia’s Most Accessible Beach.
The 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey recorded overall satisfaction with Council at 7.2 out of 10 – the highest result on record, equal to the metropolitan Melbourne average and above Frankston City’s long-term average of 6.4.
Council had an accumulated surplus of $26.52 million, which included $28.5 million in capital grants received from funding commitments from different levels of government for significant projects, such as the Frankston Stadium Development and Kindergarten Infrastructure.
These grants are tied to delivering designated projects and are not general funds available for day-to-day services. Council relies on income from rates and charges, operating grants, fees and charges to deliver services and programs for the community.
Operating surpluses also help fund Council’s capital works program, supporting the construction, renewal and upgrade of community facilities and infrastructure.
In 2025–2026, Council recorded an adjusted underlying deficit of –6.28 per cent, reflecting ongoing cost pressures, including increased waste management costs and a significant rise in depreciation following the revaluation of Council’s infrastructure and building assets.
Read the full 2025–2026 Annual Report here: Annual Report - Frankston City Council.