2026-2028 Budget

About the Project

Our budget plays a key role in ensuring Cochrane remains a community of choice. When planning the budget, the Town estimates how much money will be spent (expenditures) to maintain public services and infrastructure, and how that money that will be generated (revenue) to meet the anticipated expenditures. Once these estimates are made and plans are set, staff develop the budget for Council’s consideration. View last year's budget at cochrane.ca/budget.


Have your say

As we continue to deliver services to our growing community, we are working to ensure that our business plans and budgets reflect the projects and level of service that our residents have come to know and expect. And in doing so, we are committed to ensuring that the services we provide are aligned with the needs of Cochranites and delivered in an effective, efficient and financially sustainable way. Complete the survey and share your thoughts on how we should focus our spending for 2026-2028. Survey is available April 7-May 8.

About the Project

Our budget plays a key role in ensuring Cochrane remains a community of choice. When planning the budget, the Town estimates how much money will be spent (expenditures) to maintain public services and infrastructure, and how that money that will be generated (revenue) to meet the anticipated expenditures. Once these estimates are made and plans are set, staff develop the budget for Council’s consideration. View last year's budget at cochrane.ca/budget.


Have your say

As we continue to deliver services to our growing community, we are working to ensure that our business plans and budgets reflect the projects and level of service that our residents have come to know and expect. And in doing so, we are committed to ensuring that the services we provide are aligned with the needs of Cochranites and delivered in an effective, efficient and financially sustainable way. Complete the survey and share your thoughts on how we should focus our spending for 2026-2028. Survey is available April 7-May 8.

  • Budget Planning Survey 2026

    Have your say in Cochrane’s budget planning process! The Town of Cochrane is committed to gathering input from citizens regarding the planning for the future of our community and are seeking citizen input to assist in the 2026 budget planning process.

    The budget is a plan for tomorrow's Cochrane and this is your chance to share your thoughts with Town Council and Administration to help guide the 2026 budget. Doing so makes you eligible to enter a draw to win a gift certificate to a local Cochrane business of your choice (valued at $150).


    Take Survey

  • Help us improve public engagement

    We want everyone to have a voice in shaping our community.

    That means creating a welcoming space where you feel respected, valued and supported in sharing your ideas.

    We design our engagement opportunities to be as inclusive as possible, ensuring that anyone who wants to participate can do so. All information is voluntary and your feedback, including responses to evaluation and demographic questions, helps us improve and identify any voices that may be missing—so we can do even better next time.

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