Council wants road infrastructure fast-track partnership

Council has supported my recommendation to consider funding models and partnerships to present to state government, that will bring forward much needed road and transport infrastructure that is their responsibility within Redland City.

This could include financing options and partnering with state government and the private sector, with the aim of fast-tracking construction of priority state-controlled road infrastructure in the city.

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Christmas by Starlight

Christmas by Starlight, the Redlands’ largest free community event, will be held on Sunday 20 December 2015 at one of our region’s most iconic destinations – Sirromet Winery, Mount Cotton.

More information about artists, times and transport can be found here.

Council's strong 10-year financial outlook continues

Council has adopted a new Financial Strategy 2016-2026 that predicts a decade of strong financial performance, budget operating surpluses and ongoing annual CPI-linked rates increases that would continue to ease cost of living pressures on residents.

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Proposed re-zoning of parks and conservation land removed

Councillors have supported my call to remove the proposed rezoning of land zoned open space, conservation or environmental protection from the City Plan process.  The decision responds to community feedback received during the City Plan consultation period.

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Diner en Rouge fundraiser

Thank you to the businesses and community members who supported this years Diner en Rouge Mayor's fundraiser for domestic violence.  Together we raised more than $15,000 that will go towards supporting housing for Redlanders affected by domestic violence.

(With our special guests, 612 ABC's Spencer Howson and previous Young Australian of the Year, Jonty Bush)

More jobs returned to Redlanders in Thornlands Integrated Employment Area

Council has supported my Mayoral minute to investigate the possibility of an Integrated Employment Area at Thornlands. This will include reviewing the scope and outcomes of previous planning studies of the area, considering emerging industry and employment opportunities and identifying infrastructure to support an Integrated Employment Area.

Council supports Cleveland Community Hub

Council has endorsed plans for a new Cleveland Community Hub that would support the Redlands’ ageing population and those with disabilities, and agreed to apply for Federal funding towards its construction.  Council has committed to $135,000 in this year’s budget and in-principle agreement for a capital budget bid in 2017-18.

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Council Election 2016

A reminder that our local Council election is only about three months away on Saturday 19 March 2016.  I encourage you to ask questions of all candidates and affiliated lobby groups, including getting them to provide factual information to support their statements rather than accepting their unsubstantated claims that deliver no realistic alternative.  The community deserves results not rhetoric.

In my last survey the majority of residents told me they thought the Redlands was heading in the right direction, so it is vitally important that the next mayor has a cohesive and majority Council to keep Redlands on track.

More information about the Council election can be found here.

Visitor experience to be enhanced

Council has endorsed the Bayview Conservation Area (BCA) Trails Facility Concept and Development Plan. Supporting the Enhancing Visitors Experience Program, this plan is a blueprint for conserving Bayview’s unique environmental values while creating an outdoor recreational trail destination.

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Thank you

In closing, thank you for your support so far during this term of Council, and I look forward to maintaining that support into the future as I deliver on my commitments.

You can always stay informed via my Website, Facebook or Twitter, about Council news and don't hesitate to contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns.  Feel free to pass on this information to anyone else who has an interest in the Redlands.

This newsletter was prepared and paid for by myself and no ratepayers funds were utilised in its production.