Survive, revive and thrive - Council's Economic Taskforce to help fast-track our recovery The Economic Recovery Taskforce formed by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is working to fast-track the recovery of Brisbane businesses as coronavirus restrictions ease. Cr Schrinner said the Taskforce, chaired by Finance, Administration and Small Business Cr Adam Allan, included a collection of Brisbane's most [...]
Brisbane City Council Ready to Re-open Facilities This Weekend Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced Council’s preparation plans to re-open facilities after the State Government gave the green light to re-open libraries, playgrounds, outdoor gyms, BMX tracks and skate parks from midnight Friday May 15. Under Stage One of the State Government’s road map, [...]
Brisbane’s popular fenced dog parks re-open from today Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced Council’s popular off leash dog parks will progressively re-open across the city from today, after they were shut in March due to the escalation of coronavirus cases. All 131 dog parks are expected to be open by tomorrow morning [...]
We've just announced that we are future-proofing Brisbane City Council’s bus fleet, calling for future bus build bidders to provide a long-term plan for transitioning to cleaner power sources. Making the switch to electric was a natural evolution for Brisbane’s transport network and will ensure the current fleet, which is one of Australia’s largest, [...]
WILLIAM JOLLY BRIDGE – MAINTENANCE NIGHTWORKS Brisbane City Council is undertaking important maintenance works to the William Jolly Bridge to extend the lifespan of the structure and ensure ongoing access and safety for all users. This project will take place from late February 2020 to mid-March 2020, weather and construction conditions permitting. As a crucial [...]
Best New Cafe in Teneriffe - BARKO & Co Emerging businesses are setting up in empty shopfronts and bringing new life to our suburbs as part of Brisbane City Council’s plan to fill unused spaces and provide more opportunities to shop locally. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new Suburban Shopfront [...]
Today Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has launched a renewed Buy Local push to counter the coronavirus crisis threatening to blow a billion-dollar hole in the city’s economy. Cr Schrinner has also called on the State Government to include Brisbane in a tourism advertising campaign aimed at stimulating tourism in the wake of [...]
We've all been there - outside on a Brisbane summer's day, the sun's bearing down, your mouth is parched and all you can think about is a cool, refreshing drink. During our hot summer days, it can be a struggle to stay hydrated, and the same is true for our plants. Whether you are new [...]
We all know the Summer festive season is a time to celebrate with family and friends, often with a fantastic feast, but these special occasions can also lead to a lot of wasted food. I am passionate about reducing food waste in Brisbane, which is why we are funding three vans used by OzHarvest to [...]
Small Business Package My ambition for Brisbane for the next decade and that includes building Australia's most small business friendly city. Our team is helping to create a city of neighbourhoods by bringing new life to retail precincts in the suburbs while backing small business with more support and lower fees. Small businesses are the [...]
