Fortitude Valley news and events
Councillors Adrian Schrinner and Vicki Howard announcing Howard Smith Wharves new Ferry Terminal Below is an extract of my speech to the Brisbane City Council Chamber on the election of Brisbane's new Lord Mayor Cr Adrian Schrinner and Deputy Mayor [...]
Clean Up Australia inspires and empowers communities to help us at Council clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. You can grab your mates, local community members, family members or just get out there by yourself on the day. Anyone and everyone can participate so don't miss your chance to make a difference this [...]
Personal safety Brisbane is a safe and vibrant 24-hour city. Our friendly and welcoming attitude, beautiful subtropical lifestyle and culturally diverse population, makes us a great city to visit and live in. Like any big city, crime does happen. The safety of all residents and visitors is a major priority for Brisbane City Council. It's [...]
Due to popular demand we’ve made sure the ultimate Christmas light experience returns to Central Ward with The Enchanted Garden at Roma Street Parkland. It’s bigger and better this year - Set amid winding pathways, towering trees and dense plant-life, The Enchanted Garden [...]
Do you want a new dog park in #FortitudeValley As more people choose to call our wonderful area home, it’s important we keep pace with the growing community and your expectations. I have been regularly approached by residents who enjoy apartment living but would like Council to identify an area for [...]
#CentralSpringClean Thousands of Brisbane residents are expected to have a spring cleanout this weekend, with Brisbane City Council cutting green waste costs for residents who ready [...]
Brisbane City Council will soon commence a major makeover of Wilson’s Outlook Reserve, as part of plans to transform it into an iconic Brisbane lookout. Local Councillor Vicki Howard said the upgrade would connect the reserve to the city’s newest lifestyle destination, with lifts linking Wilson’s Outlook and Bowen Terrace to the Howard [...]
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION - PARKING CHANGES IN FORTITUDE VALLEY AND NEW FARM Brisbane City Council is seeking feedback on proposed works that aim to balance on-street parking demand on Bowen Terrace and neighbouring streets, in preparation for the completion of the Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment in late-2018. Howard Smith Wharves will be a vibrant and [...]
Community composting across Central Brisbane residents have saved 20,000 litres of food scraps from ending up in landfill, through Brisbane City Council’s Community Composting Hubs. Council’s 14 public composting hubs are helping contribute to a clean, green and [...]
My monthly mobile offices - Pollies on the Pavement - are your opportunity to see me on the Weekend. I know it’s difficult for those who work full time to make an appointment during the week. That’s why, ever since being elected, I’ve been out there on Saturday mornings for you. I’ve held over 650 [...]
