Don’t worry. Bikeway projects are being cancelled yet again, but there won’t be a single cent cut from congestion-creating road-widening projects.
The sad reality of our Lord Mayor Schrin-dog
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Brisbane City Council will reduce its budget by hundreds of millions of dollars in a cost cutting exercise by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner to deal with inflation.
Mr Schrinner promised there would be no impact on permanent council employees, but revealed there could be a reduction in spending on contractors.
He acknowledged residents would be affected by the cost cutting, but he insisted the “vast majority” of local services would continue.
Speaking to ABC Radio Brisbane on Tuesday, Mr Schrinner pointed to the increased costs his council was facing.
Labor’s lord mayoral candidate Tracey Price said Brisbane ratepayers deserved a council that made “responsible decisions”.
"We need a council that supports the community, is taking action on the housing crisis, tackling suburban congestion and making sure our city is ready for the future.
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