Council Councillor costs, borrowings bite the bottom line Employee, consultants and animal management costs also rose. by . Published October 22, 2024 Link copied! Copy failed! The cost of maintaining Bass Coast Shire's councillors increased significantly in the past year, while loan repayments on borrowings also rose, according to the 2023/24 annual report. Updated September 04, 2025 1:46 am | 4 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!