Community, Arts and Nighttime Economy Committee
Committee membership
Chair | Councillor Vicki Howard |
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Deputy Chair | Councillor Sandy Landers |
Shadow Chair | Councillor Steve Griffiths |
Members | Councillor Steven Toomey |
The responsibilities of the Community, Arts and Nighttime Economy Committee are to:
- develop vibrant and caring local Brisbane communities
- ensure a focus on the customer in the design and delivery of Council services
- ensure contact with Council is made as easy as possible through the Contact Centre, Customer Centres and other channels
- promote and provide opportunities for Brisbane residents to have an active and healthy lifestyle
- provide libraries, pools, community halls and meeting spaces for Brisbane residents
- provide exciting, vibrant cultural and artistic activities for Brisbane residents
- partner with community and business organisations to sponsor and deliver family and community services
- provide high quality community venues and recreation facilities
- manage Council’s relationships with community groups that operate from Council-owned facilities and provide support to improve and maintain facilities
- work with sporting organisations to support community-based sport and recreation activities
- work with the business community to enhance the nighttime economy in key precincts of the city such as Fortitude Valley and the Brisbane Central Business District
- oversee the development and implementation of a Reconciliation Action Plan for Brisbane City Council.