Following strong community and stakeholder input, Redland City Council has mapped out its collaborative approach to public safety and wellbeing.
Council adopted the Redlands Coast Community Safety Action Plan 2026–2028, which provides a framework to strengthen Council’s community safety programs and initiatives, at Council’s General Meeting on 20 May 2026.
Acting Mayor Cr Julie Talty said the plan provided defined, clear priorities and guiding actions, and highlighted Council’s role and contributions to fostering community safety.
“The plan shows how we will work collaboratively with partners to deliver practical, lasting improvements,” she said.
Cr Talty said it was important to note that the Queensland Police Service (QPS) was the lead government agency for the detection, investigation and prosecution of crime in Queensland.
As part of Council’s commitment to public safety and wellbeing, Council regularly collaborates with representatives from QPS.
“Council provides a range of services and initiatives to enhance public safety and perceptions of safety in the Redland City local government area,” Cr Talty said.
“These measures include security cameras, Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, community safety education and capacity building, support to state-led homelessness services, and graffiti management.
“Council is committed to building strong communities, liveable neighbourhoods, and a prosperous economy. As social and environmental challenges emerge and our population grows, Council’s role in supporting a safe community is increasingly important.”
The Redlands Coast Community Safety Action Plan 2026–2028 was shaped with input from residents, businesses, government agencies, and community groups about their perceptions and experiences of safety on Redlands Coast.
The engagement activities were undertaken from April to June 2025 and generated a high level of participation resulting in nearly 500 pieces of feedback collected and considered from survey respondents and participants of in-person activities.
The engagement findings, supported by benchmarking and crime data, provided valuable context and insight into local safety priorities, and informed the action plan.
The Community Safety Action Plan is a key initiative of the Redlands Coast Stronger Communities Strategy that Council adopted in 2024 and aligns with goals within Council’s Corporate Plan.
