Redland City Council is celebrating NAIDOC Week (7-14 July 2013) by hosting an extraordinary private collection of Aboriginal art at the Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland.
Redland City Mayor Karen Williams has today delivered the lowest headline rates increase in South East Queensland … for the second year in a row.
Redland City Council will spend $20 million on capital road projects throughout 2013-14 – including an increased focus on resurfacing local roads. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the roads program announced in today’s (June 27) 2013-14 Redland City Council Budget, would lay the foundations for the future of the city. “An extra 45,000 residents Continue reading…
Redland City Council will effectively neutralise the financial impact of new TransLink services for the majority Southern Moreton Bay Island residents as part of its 2013-14 Budget. Mayor Karen Williams said a reduction in the infrastructure component of general rates would offset the cost of extending the transport network from July 1. “I am happy Continue reading…
The State Government has responded to pressure from Redland City Council and local MPs and will reinstate its aesthetic maintenance program for State-controlled roads. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams applauded the government for listening to the people. Council ended its contracting services when the Government withdrew funding. “We received scores of complaints from residents about Continue reading…
The Federal Government has chosen Anglicare Southern Queensland to take over the delivery of Redland City Council’s Community Care Program (day respite for seniors) from 1July 2013. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said Anglicare Southern Queensland was better placed to provide this important community resource. Council had provided day respite services for more than 27 Continue reading…
Mayor Karen Williams will be highlighting the investment potential of the Redland City and asking senior federal politicians to commit to major transport infrastructure during a visit to Canberra this week (Tuesday and Wednesday). Cr Williams and other South East Queensland Council of Mayors (SEQCOM) members are travelling to Canberra to fight for federal funding Continue reading…
Final go cards collection To help SMBI residents get ready for the 1 July switchover to the TransLink go card ticketing system, a final round of complimentary cards with a $10 travel credit will be available (limited supply): When: Wednesday 26, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 June Time: 10am to 2pm Where: Bay Island Community Services Continue reading…
Last night Redland City Mayor Cr Karen Williams and Redland City Council Chief Executive Officer Bill Lyon took part in in the annual St Vincent de Paul CEO Sleep-Out, raising more than $4,400 for homeless. The Redland Mayor and CEO joined other business and community leaders to raise awareness and important funds in support of Continue reading…
Development projects that will move Redland City into an exciting new era have been formally given the green light. The Toondah Harbour and Weinam Creek marine precinct Priority Development Areas (PDAs) have been gazetted following approval by Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AC, Governor of Queensland. “I would like to thank the government for its Continue reading…