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...]
Council wants no direct impact on households from State waste levy
Redland City Council has responded to the State Government’s Waste Directions Paper with a submission that calls for more detail before it gives it full support. Council says it wants an assurance that the plans will have no impacts on Redland Households. Mayor Karen Williams says while … [Read more...]
Redland City Youth Council?
Redland City Councillor Julie Talty thinks so. Councillor Talty has raised the prospect of a Redland City Youth Council as a way to meaningfully engage on issues that matter to Redland’s youth and Mayor Williams liked what she heard. Redland City Mayor, Karen Williams commended Councillor … [Read more...]
New master plan to shape the future for Dunwich
A master plan for the North Stradbroke island township of Dunwich is one step closer with the Queensland Government releasing a tender to assist with the preparation of the plan. The master plan will also be accompanied by an implementation plan of priority projects and infrastructure … [Read more...]
Council notes canal and lake community engagement reports
Redland City Council has agreed to note community consultation reports ahead of further deliberations on the future management and funding of the revetment wall and maintenance activities at Raby Bay, Aquatic Paradise and Sovereign Waters estates. Council says those considerations will include … [Read more...]
Council to pick up Weinam Creek Development
Redland City Council today revealed a new master plan is under consideration for the Weinam Creek Priority Development Area (PDA), following a decision not to proceed with Walker Group’s proposal. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams says Council has listened to the community and is stepping in to … [Read more...]
