Redlands Snapshot

If you are nominating as a candidates for the 2012 Redland City Council elections on 28 April, you are invited to a candidates’ information evening. Please note: this information evening has been postponed from the previously advertised date of 1 March, as local government elections in Queensland have been delayed due to the imminent state government election.

 

When:  Thurs 29 March, 5.30-7.45pm
Where:  North and South Stradbroke Rooms

Level 1, Redland City Council main administration building, Cleveland

Council CEO, Gary Stevenson and General Managers will brief candidates about the roles and responsibilities of councillors, key responsibilities and priorities for each department, financial management and strategic planning.
This session is only for candidates who have nominated before the closing date of 28 February 2012. Call Charmaine Shakespeare on 3829 8280 to book or for more information.
More information on local government elections including  candidate requirements visit the Electoral Commission Queensland website. 

Residents are reminded rates are due Monday 13 February 2012. After this date, interest will accrue at 11% per annum, compound interest calculated on daily balances. A full list of payment options is on the front of your rates notice.  

If you did not receive your rates notice, moved address or you would like to discuss your payment options, please phone 3829 8446.
For all rating inquiries, or if you are having difficulty paying your rates, please phone 3829 8446. 

 

February is Library Lovers Month at all Redland Libraries. Why not have a blind date with a book? Visit Cleveland Library from 1 to 11 February and borrow one of the books specially selected by library staff and wrapped with love!
Borrow from any of our libraries from Wednesday 1 to Saturday 11 February to go into the draw to win one of three $50 gift vouchers to spend on a romantic dinner at the Courthouse Restaurant in Cleveland.

 

Enjoy a Valentine’s event with a difference in the open air bushland setting of our Tea Garden Cafe and tallowwood verandah. Includes a three course meal. BYO alcohol. Group bookings accepted.

 

When: Tuesday 14 February, from 6.30pm
Where: Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, Runnymede Rd, Capalaba
Cost: $35 per person
RSVP: (ph) 3824 8611 or email chantel.jackson@redland.qld.gov.au. Payment required by 1 February.

Are you 8 to 12 years old and love the environment? If so, come along to the first IndigiKids Environment Club meeting. As a member of IndigiKids, you will get to participate in all kinds of fun activities and workshops based around the local environment – some will even involve getting your hands dirty!

 

When: Sunday 5 February, 10 – 11.30am
Where: Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, Runnymede Road, Capalaba
RSVP: Ph Ruth on 3824 8611 to register your interest.

 

Redland Art Gallery
Sunday 5 February – Sunday 11 March 2012

The first two exhibitions for 2012 at Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland showcase the diversity of Indigenous art pieces around Australia.

Insight: The Hermannsburg Potters Collection of the Moreton Bay Region and Highlights: Indigenous artworks from the Redland Art Gallery Collection can be viewed from Sunday 5 February.

You are invited to the official launch 5.30pm, Tuesday 14 February. The event will include a Welcome to Country by Aunty Joan Hendriks and a performance by Yulu Burri-Ba dancers.
RSVP acceptances to the launch: Ph 3030 4163 by 9 February.

 

Recycle for free at Council’s mainland waste transfer stations