Posted on Wednesday, 18 November, 2009
Struggling families across the Southside will receive support this Christmas from Brisbane South Community Care in Mansfield thanks to funding from the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund (LMSIF).
Cr Adrian Schrinner said Brisbane South Community Care received $5000 from the Chandler Ward fund to... ... more
Posted on Wednesday, 18 November, 2009
A major traffic ‘blackspot’ in Gumdale has been fixed with the completion of a double-intersection upgrade project at Gumdale this week, according to local Councillor Adrian Schrinner (Chandler).
The project involved the installation of traffic signals at both the New Cleveland Road/Tilley Road an... ... more
Posted on Friday, 13 November, 2009
Brisbane City Council will allow the removal of ‘nuisance’ trees on public land that endanger public safety, or pose a risk to property, as part of a major policy overhaul.
However Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the proposed new policy, approved by Council this week, would not allow the removal of... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 12 November, 2009
Brisbane City Council will offer free CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) sessions in 16 of its libraries as a pilot program from December this year for a period of 12 months.
Cr Adrian Schrinner said Council had partnered with community organisation and local ambulance committee ‘CPR Awareness’ t... ... more
Posted on Wednesday, 4 November, 2009
Riding a trail bike through parkland not only impacts the natural environment and affects local residents' quality of life, but can attract on-the-spot fines of up to $200.00.
To help Brisbane City Council preserve and protect natural areas, Cr Schrinner is encouraging residents to report trail bik... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 22 October, 2009
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today joined Cr Schrinner to officially open the Scrub-Wecker Road Extension.
Councillor Schrinner said the new road would deliver a major boost in convenience and accessibility for local residents.
“It is exciting to see this long-awaited project become a reality,” said... ... more
Posted on Sunday, 18 October, 2009
Brisbane City Council is encouraging local acreage residents to consider registering with Council's Wildlife Conservation Partnership Program (WCPP).
To be eligible to join the program, residents need half a hectare (1.3 acres) of habitat and a willingness to reinstate or support the current bushla... ... more
Posted on Monday, 12 October, 2009
Councillor Adrian Schrinner said major creek health enhancement works have commenced in Carina Heights from Gallipoli Road (opposite Hecklemann Street) to Anzac Road.
According to Cr Schrinner, the works will address erosion problems by stabilising the creek embankments.
The project will also remo... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 10 September, 2009
Believe it or not - it's official! Following the 2009/10 budget, Brisbane City Council now has the lowest residential rates of any urban council in South East Queensland.
In a recent analysis of the average gross rates bill charged by urban councils in the south east region, Brisbane came out at th... ... more
Posted on Friday, 4 September, 2009
Brisbane City Council's finances have again been rated as "strong" by the Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) in their second independent credit review.
Despite the global financial crisis, QTC has assessed Council as being in a very healthy financial position and able to continue delivering its ... ... more
Posted on Friday, 4 September, 2009
As part of the 2009/10 Budget, Lord Mayor Campbell Newman announced an Operational Efficiency Review to help Councils operations run more efficiently.
This review will build on the highly successful 2004 AT Kearny efficiency review which has helped to save ratepayers over $120 million by introducin... ... more
Posted on Monday, 24 August, 2009
Thousands flocked to Carindale Recreation Reserve yesterday for the 5th annual ‘Carindale Capers’ event and what Cr Adrian Schrinner (Chandler) has called the best ever Brisbane Billycart Championships.
Councillor Schrinner said the event was an outstanding success with at least 10,000 people atten... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 11 August, 2009
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has awarded Gainsborough Park in Mackenzie the ‘Community Pride’ title as part of his inaugural ‘Spotless Suburb’ competition.
Mackenzie was one of six suburbs across Brisbane to receive an individual Spotless prize after Corinda was named Brisbane’s cleanest suburb.
Gai... ... more
Posted on Monday, 10 August, 2009
Brisbane City Council has become the first local government in Australia to use satellite technology to target where trees should be planted to shade the city.
The technology allows Council to pinpoint the hottest spots of the city down to individual streets.
More than 10,000 street trees will sha... ... more
Posted on Friday, 7 August, 2009
Brisbane City Council has installed a new bike shelter at Carindale Shopping Centre that will provide shoppers and commuters with a safer place to park their bikes.
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman is spending a record $100 million on cycling and pedestrian infrastructure over four years.
Public and Ac... ... more