Redland City Mayor Karen Williams will meet with yet another Federal Government MP in Canberra later this month as Council continues to try and secure the Federal Government land in Birkdale for the community. Cr Williams told this weeks’ Council meeting that the recent Federal Government … [Read more...]
Council sets out on Redlands Coast transport journey
How residents travel around the Redlands Coast has been at the centre of two decisions made by Redland City Council in this weeks’ Council meeting. The first decision has seen Councillors endorse the Draft Redlands Coast Transport strategy for community engagement, while councillors also … [Read more...]
New storm tide maps to help residents
Redland City Council has agreed to the publication and communication of new non–statutory storm tide maps to help the community understand the predicted medium-term impacts of future storm tide inundation in affected areas of the city. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams says that residents will … [Read more...]
New trade Mentor for Local Councils
A new trade and investment mentor will advise Queensland councils on how to take advantage of opportunities for their communities to encourage greater business links with overseas firms. The Local Government Association of Queensland has appointed former Queensland Trade … [Read more...]
Three Paddocks ready for play
The new play space at Wellington Point’s Three Paddocks Park will open today, 31 August 2018. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams says the coastal park was among a number of parks across Redlands Coast that had been recently transformed or were scheduled for work. “Council has set aside more … [Read more...]
O’Gorman Street Park has extreme makeover
O'Gorman Street Park at Alexandra Hills has undergone an extreme makeover in the past four months to the tune of $900,000 and residents can enjoy the transformation from Monday. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams says the park’s new design has factored in the younger Alexandra Hills demographic … [Read more...]
Breakfast fundraiser to benefit Redlands kids
Local businesses and organisations are asked to dig deep and purchase tickets for the 16th annual Redland City Mayoral Prayer Breakfast in August, to raise funds for much-needed chaplaincy programs in Redlands’ state schools. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams says chaplaincy programs were … [Read more...]
Mayor Williams Rolls Up Her Sleeve
Redland City Mayor Karen Williams will be one of over 50 Council staff and elected representatives rolling up their sleeves this month to give blood…and all of them are urging us all to do the same. Councillor Williams says it would be her first time giving blood after being approached by two … [Read more...]
Turn Your Ideas into Reality
Have you got one? A good idea that’ll enhance our city…. Well, you may be able to make your community-focused project happen with a community grant from Redland City Council. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams says the first round of community grants opens next month Monday 16 July, closing Friday … [Read more...]
New Award to Encourage Women in Local Government
While females are no strangers to our Local Council tables, Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government John McVeigh has announced a new national award to encourage more women into local government. “The ‘Grace Benny Award’ will be added to the national local government … [Read more...]
