CBD news and events
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 [...]
Seniors will be able to travel for free off-peak on Brisbane buses, CityCats and ferries as part of the 2019/20 Brisbane City Council Budget. Cr Schrinner has called on the State Labor Government to match the announcement for rail passengers in its Budget to be handed down tomorrow - Wednesday 12th June. The [...]
Victoria Park Together with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner I will protect and expand Brisbane’s precious greenspace by creating the city’s biggest public park in 50 years. We are committed to protecting and expanding Brisbane’s precious green space, giving people more to see and do in a clean and green Brisbane. After extensive [...]
Currently the State Government controlled QLD Electoral Commission is redrawing ward boundaries with the Brisbane City Council area . There is a suggestion before the State Electoral Commission that Newstead be removed from Central Ward and placed with the boundary of Hamilton Ward. These suggestions are currently out for public consultation. I’m not [...]
Draft Adelaide Street Vision Adelaide Street is already one of Brisbane’s iconic city boulevards. Over recent decades, Brisbane City Council has been planning for the growth of our city, while maintaining the character of our suburbs and focusing development around public transport options. As part of this growth, inner-city Brisbane has experienced [...]
Along with Trevor Evans MP I’m asking that you to consider sharing in the spirit of ANZAC Day and attending one of the services in our area - Vicki Howard Your Local ANZAC Services ANZAC Eve - 24th April 6.00 pm Nurses Memorial ANZAC Square Brisbane City ANZAC DAY [...]
I’m so excited to welcome MELT: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture back to the wonderful Brisbane City Council Powerhouse, our premier venue for arts and culture. Now in its fifth year, this highly-anticipated event continues to grow, and in 2019 is bigger and better, welcoming local LGBTIQ+ artists as well as international [...]
