Category Archives: Politics and Council

MORETON BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL Feb 2008

For the latest news visit www.moretonbayltc.qld.gov.au The interim brand for Moreton Bay Regional Council has been given the green light by its Local Transition Committee (LTC). The interim brand comprises the wording Moreton Bay Regional Council… Incorporating Caboolture, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe.  From March 17, 2008 the interim brand will help unite these three areas […]

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COUNCILLORS COLUMN Feb 2008

By Cr Bob Millar

WELCOME BACK

Well, the all too short Christmas/New Year break is behind us and everyone will have been gearing up for return to work, preparing for school, keeping the weeds under control, mowing the lawns, signing the kids on for sport or for our volunteers getting ready for another year of community service.  With local government elections taking place on 15th March, I look forward to the opportunity of continuing to work with the community and applying my skills and experience in meeting the challenges brought about by creation of Australia’s third largest council.  It will be critical to us all for this amalgamation to be as smooth as possible so that the services, facilities and lifestyle we have grown to enjoy in Pine Rivers are protected.  Have a good year.

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ALLAN SUTHERLAND Feb 2008

DON’T BAG THE ENVIRONMENT SAYS SUTHERLAND

Mayoral candidate Cr Allan Sutherland will take up the use and disposal of plastic bags with the three amalgamating Councils as well as State and Federal MPs seeking an investigation into the possible introduction of degradable bags.

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JOY LEISHMAN Feb 2008

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Joy Leishman Mayoral Candidate

Joy Leishman’s campaign for Mayor of the newly created Moreton Bay Regional Council was launched in December at Wantima Country Club. 

Serving as an elected representative of Caboolture Shire Council since 1985, Deputy Mayor from 1988 and Mayor from 2000, Joy Leishman is a strong and dedicated leader. 

Joy believes in striving for balance between building an economically sustainable region whilst maintaining the core elements at the heart of ‘community’.

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