CBD news and events
We are stepping-up Brisbane’s response to homelessness and rough sleeping by massively increasing funding for support program by $3 million over three years. This the new funding was all about backing the fantastic organisations that are helping people out of a life on the streets. “ We are establishing the Pathways out [...]
Gregory Terrace and Boundary Street black spot project. The upgrade will improve safety for all road users as part of the 2019-20 Australian Government Black Spot Program. BACKGROUND Brisbane City Council is pleased to advise that works to upgrade the Gregory Terrace and [...]
World-Class Precinct Plan for Brisbane waterfront Public submissions open next week on Brisbane City Council’s draft City Reach Waterfront Master Plan which will improve river access, highlight our heritage and revitalise Brisbane’s iconic riverfront. The draft plan [...]
Environment and Sustainability Grants Open til 9 December 2019 Lord Mayor's Community Sustainability and Environmental Grants program 2019-20 I want to grow your Brisbane lifestyle and with the Lord Mayor's Community Sustainability and Environmental Grants program, we are supporting local community groups, non-profit organisations and registered native wildlife carers. Applications for the two [...]
Visiting the Lord Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Our Youth Strategy 2014-2019 is an integrated whole-of-Council approach to ensure we continue to be an organisation that values and includes young people in the life of Brisbane. My vision is for a city where young people are healthy, resilient and confident young citizens who actively [...]
Vicki plants the first Jacaranda of the 2019 Jacaranda Planting Program at Sydney and Brunswick Street Purpling Central Ward - More Jacarandas for Central Ward Since being elected, I have planted hundreds of street trees and thousands of plants in new garden beds in our suburbs. Locals will have seen the benefits of [...]
We’ve delivered new greenspaces I am delighted we are creating new greenspace to make our city liveable and sustainable for our children. We delivered the Two Million Trees program and created large new community parks in suburbs like Tennyson and Coorparoo and Toowong. Brisbane was twice named Australia’s Most Sustainable City in 2014 and [...]
We’re creating more to see and do in the Valley, by bringing you the Valley Fiesta all year round. Every week, you can catch live music on show in the Valley, thanks to Valley Fiesta Fridays, taking place in the Brunswick Street and Chinatown Malls from 2-4pm. During the warmer months, the Valley Fiesta Spring [...]
Vicki Launching Valley Fiesta Brisbane City Council Meeting Minutes 30 July 2019 That this Council: a) reiterates its motion in this Chamber on 7 February 2017, opposing the State Government’s introduction of lockout laws; b) notes recent independent research and media coverage, and [...]
We are rewarding responsible pet ownership by offering registration discounts of up to 65 per cent for some dog owners. Brisbane was a dog-friendly city with more than 107,000 registered dogs and this new discount reflected Council’s commitment to give back to responsible dog owners. “Bringing a new dog home is an [...]
