As a local Councillor I believe it's important to keep in touch with residents. That's why I've established this web site. You can find out the latest news from the Brisbane City Council or just learn a little more about Central Ward. There's also information about upcoming events in our area and across Brisbane.

But this web site is about more than just information. I want to know what you think. There are lots of opportunities to let me know your views on a range of issues through my regular surveys and polls, or you can just send me an email. I'd also welcome any suggestions you might have for this web site.

Thanks for visiting!

VALLEY GETS AWARD FOR LITTER MANAGEMENT!
The judges of the Spotless Suburbs Award, John and Louise Carothers, have awarded Fortitude Valley for its litter management program. The judges said they had noticed a marked improvement in the last few months as a result of a constant campaign by local Councillor David Hinchliffe to remove litter and for businesses to improve their management of waste and property presentation.

A little bit of 'Woodford' has come to Brisbane. A project to encourage locally produced services and goods has been launched at Northey St City Farm in a festival environment. 

TENERIFFE - IT'S OFFICIALLY 4005!
After some debate, Australia Post has now allocated the newly gazetted suburb of Teneriffe the postcode 4005.

PARK PLANS FOR HSW -- BETTER BUT STILL NOT ENOUGH
The plans reveal that the only part of Howard Smith Wharves site that will be 'greened' with turf and trees is the New Farm side of the bridge next to the cliff-face. 

MARQUEE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS
Having a function/fete and would like to borrow a marquee? Central Ward Office now has a marquee available for community use. It's 4.5 x 3m - easy to transport and put up. Contact Central Ward office for more details. Ph 3403 0254 ; central.ward@ecn.net.au

KERBSIDE/GREEN WASTE PICK UP SCHEDULES
Council has released the schedules for the green waste and kerbside pick ups for 2010/2011. To find out when the services will be coming to your suburb, see details in "News and Views".

New Farm Park playground re-opens at last!
New Farm Park playground is re-open to the public . Hundreds of children have been enjoying the re-vamped dragon-themed play equipment under the famous banyon trees. 

LOOKING FOR FREE/CHEAP ACTIVITIES?
Bollywood dancing, Japanese braiding, solar kicking, boxing and kickboxing???

These are just some of the activities offered in various Central Ward locations through the Council's Active and Healthy Program.

For more details, check out the Active and Healthy Program on the left of the page.

News & views
BUDGET AT A GLANCE
Follow the link to see what the recent budget has delivered for Central Ward. 

News & views
Interested in knowing what's going on in Central Ward? Here's our news section.