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Don’t let the State Government turn our streets into public urinals! Brisbane has always been known as a clean city, but now the State Government is considering changes to their laws that would allow public urination in Brisbane through the State Parliament's COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SERVICES COMMITTEE. The Schrinner Council has invested [...]
Council money saving initiatives Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is encouraging residents to take advantage of free Brisbane City Council initiatives that help them spend less and get more. Cr Schrinner said making small lifestyle changes, such as taking up a free Council yoga, boxing or pilates class or signing up for a [...]
Vicki delivers Outdoor Cinema at Powerhouse Vicki delivers Powerhouse revitalisation with an outdoor cinema, night markets, art installations and performance spaces are coming to Brisbane Powerhouse as part of the Schrinner Council’s $1 million investment in the popular precinct. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Brisbane Powerhouse is one of our city’s greatest cultural [...]
Bringing City History Alive The Schrinner Council’s newest digital heritage trail takes residents and visitors back to our City's critical role in this State. Bringing City History Alive is important to me, and the Lord Mayor, because we know Brisbane is home to some fascinating history to tell. Our new digital heritage [...]
Tackling housing affordability locally is a priority of ours and we will introduce a new rating category for owners who use accommodation websites to lease suburban homes like hotels - pressuring them to return these properties to the long-term rental market. The new Transitory Accommodation rating category will help tackle housing affordability and Brisbane’s [...]
This year’s Budget confirms our commitment to the people of Brisbane, demonstrating what can be achieved when we work together as a community. A global pandemic and devastating flood have tested our resilience. Now, we must continue to rebuild and recover, suburb by suburb, street by street, to ensure Brisbane bounces back stronger. Fortunately, our [...]
Shade for all playgrounds Every one of Brisbane’s playgrounds will have shade cover within just a few years under a fast-tracked program, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed. Cr Schrinner today announced the $10 million Sun Safe Suburban Playgrounds program will be a key initiative of the upcoming 2022-23 Council Budget. [...]
Speed reductions Newstead 40kmph Speed limits in two inner-city suburbs will be lowered this month to boost safety in the high-use areas. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the changes in Newstead and South Brisbane were in areas that had a high number of vehicle and pedestrian movements, as well as people moving [...]
Landmark dining destination opportunity available with plans to create a dining destination on top of the much-anticipated new Kangaroo Point Green Bridge are being progressed quickly by the Schrinner Council. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner today revealed agents had been appointed by Council to assist with identifying the best concept for the unique opportunity of [...]
Touchless pedestrian button trial launched by the Schrinner Council as we roll out Brisbane’s first touchless crossing button in a bid to improve safety and accessibility for all pedestrians. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said motion sensor buttons were popping up in cities around the world and were now installed at two locations in Herston [...]
