The Chinsali Municipal Council has engaged the business community in the preparation of its 2027 Output-Based Budget (OBB) to ensure that proposed projects and programmes reflect the development priorities of the district.
Council Public Relations Manager Lolavye Simukoko said the engagement provides a platform for stakeholders to contribute ideas and propose projects for consideration in the 2027 financial year.
Mr Simukoko said the meeting is part of the Council’s efforts to promote public participation in the budgeting process.
The council public relations manager said this in a statement released to ZANIS in Chinsali district.
He said the meeting also featured presentations on services provided by the local authority, the performance of the 2026 Council budget and the role of the Council’s Integrity Committee.
He said the engagement is also intended to ensure that proposed projects aligns with the Chinsali Integrated Development Plan (IDP), the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) and the national Grow Zambia Agenda.
During the meeting, stakeholders proposed the construction of an ablution block and fencing of the Council sports facility near the Zambia Army Mess, as well as the provision of waste bins in the Central Business District (CBD) to improve sanitation.
Other proposals include the construction of a transit bus station at Nambuluma Junction, additional Council houses and the rehabilitation of the community hall at the old market in Chinsali CBD.
He explained that the business community also proposed the establishment of parks and recreational spaces near Nkakula Guest House and Bread of Life Church, alongside the development of modern market infrastructure at Choshi, Mishishi and Chinsali Main Market.
Mr Simukoko said stakeholders further proposed the introduction of fire extinguisher supply and refilling services to strengthen fire safety and emergency preparedness in the district.
He said the Council will consider the submissions as part of the budgeting process, with the aim of identifying priority interventions that respond to the needs of the local community.
Mr Simukoko said stakeholder participation is important in promoting transparency, accountability and collaboration between the Council and the business community in advancing development in Chinsali District.
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