Police are on scene and dealing with an incident in Birkdale this morning, January 18. As a result a declaration has been made under the provisions of the public safety preservation act. Which sets out an exclusion zone, outlined below. The Zone under declaration extends South onto Daveson Road, West onto Old Cleveland Road, north to the parallel of Fleet street and east to Abelia Street. Residents are encouraged to stay inside their dwellings and will be notified when the incident resolves. Note – The Blue arrow does not indicate the location of the incident If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) a single male Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) was found in a backyard surveillance trap in the suburb of Birkdale which is part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has mounted an operation to determine if there are more fruit flies and get rid of any population For the most up to date information on this response, visit Biosecurity New Zealand’s website This area is divided into two zones, A and B, which have different restrictions. To check if you are in the controlled area and which zone applies to you visit Biosecurity New Zealand’s website These restrictions mean some changes to kerbside (particularly food scraps) collections in the area There will be no food scraps collections (the small 23L bin) in this area until further notice Follow Biosecurity New Zealand’s instructions to dispose of your fruit and vegetable waste Rubbish and recycling collections will continue as usual Do not put food waste into your recycling bins or rubbish bins except for leafy vegetables and soil free root vegetables regardless of whether it was bought or grown Compost and green waste from gardens also cannot be moved out of this zone Biosecurity New Zealand is providing all households in Zone A with bins for fruit and vegetable waste Please follow all Biosecurity New Zealand’s instructions for disposal of fruit and vegetable waste No whole fruit and vegetables grown in the Zone B area can be moved out of the controlled area You are free to move commercially purchased fruit and vegetables (e.g fruit and vegetables bought at the supermarket) out of the area recycling and food scraps collections continue as normal however all homegrown produce waste and garden waste needs to be disposed of in Biosecurity New Zealand bins located in your area It requires a big effort from all of us to keep these fruit flies out If you think you’ve found this fruit fly or seen what look like its maggots in fruit: call the Biosecurity NZ hotline on 0800 809 966 © Auckland Council 2025 All rights reserved For more information on what data is contained in the cookies please click the 'Find out more on the Auckland Council website' button Sign up for our e-newsletter and be the first to know about exciting events and news media@mpi.govt.nz MPI is providing daily 10am updates for any significant developments regarding the Oriental fruit fly response There is no significant update at this time our team continues its work on the ground checking traps collecting waste from bins in the area for safe disposal Please find our latest press release from yesterday here: Biosecurity New Zealand media release – Birkdale fruit fly update Oriental fruit fly response information For media queries, call 029 894 0328 or email media@mpi.govt.nz MPI uses cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies This is the most recent English golf club to receive the accolade with champions including Peter Thomson (twice) The club has also hosted the Women’s British Open the Senior Open and the Walker Cup among many other leading events Royal Birkdale is blessed with some of the finest dunes in England - its ranking of 6th in our Top 100 UK&I Course Rankings in association with Peter Millar makes it the leading course in the country Header Cell - Column 0 Header Cell - Column 1 Address royalbirkdale.com secretary@royalbirkdale.com This is a sublime and endlessly varied links that is simply the best course in England in the Golf Monthly Top 100 It somehow manages to excel not only as a test of golf as a lesson in course architecture and as an experience to savour and remember – Test your game against the world’s best including all those who played in the 2019 Open Championship – Sample the finest links on a coastline packed with pristine golf UK & Ireland Top 100 Golf Courses 2025/26 - 06 The club hosted its first Open Championship in 1954 and has now staged the tournament on ten occasions, most recently in 2017 when Jordan Spieth won in a thrilling climax Although the individual holes play along generally level ground the course is also blessed with some of the most impressive dunes in England These frame and separate the holes beautifully for the golfer while also serving as perfect vantage points when important championships are being staged I returned to play it a couple of Summers ago and was blown away by how good it has become The course sets out its stall with one of the most demanding and fearsome opening holes a right to left dogleg that is renowned as being one of the most challenging par 4s on the Open roster you then constantly twist and turn with very few consecutive holes playing in the same direction and this calls for a constant revision on just about every tee Richard HealyGolf Monthly Top 100 PanellistThe expectation and excitement felt beforehand was exceeded on the day The welcome from all the staff and members the secretary taking time to say hi and welcome us challenge and joy to walk such an iconic Open venue Emily HudsonGolf Monthly Top 100 PanellistThe terrain gives each hole impressive definition with the scale of some of the dunes (whether natural or cultivated) adding to the magnitude of the course Given that the club is an Open venue and of high quality I was impressed that it still felt very welcoming Andrew OliverGolf Monthly Top 100 PanellistAll the Open rota courses are special but not all are still truly great and relevant in the game today… however just the purest links test which gives you exactly the score you’ll deserve Subscribe to the Golf Monthly newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest tour news head-to-heads and buyer’s guides from our team of experienced experts This ever-improving links is packed with strong and individual holes The routing takes you initially alongside a magnetic railway through majestic sand dunes and amongst scenic pines This is a very engaging course with plenty to recommend it is also one of the best and most memorable and an excellent breakfast is served until 10 the Prince Of Wales is centrally located in Southport The Colonial Restaurant serves traditional British dishes and the Clubhouse Bar has a golf theme A full English breakfast is served every morning He specialises in course reviews and travel and has played over 1,250 courses in almost 50 countries he played all 21 courses in East Lothian in 13 days One of Rob's primary roles is helping to prepare the Top 100 Courses of the UK&I as well as the Next 100 where he is missing two in Scotland and two in Ireland He has been a member of Tandridge for over 30 years where his handicap hovers around 15 You can contact him at r.smith896@btinternet.com you will then be prompted to enter your display name The biosecurity response to the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly in Birkdale on Auckland’s North Shore is making good progress stepped-up checks and legal controls introduced Biosecurity New Zealand regional Commissioner North “Special bins have started being delivered for fruit and vegetable waste disposal and that will continue over the weekend and a mobile laboratory to check fruit and vegetables is in place "Our team is back out today as we continue to ramp up our response efforts to ensure there are no other fruit flies around," Mr Inglis says There were already more than 60 Oriental fruit fly surveillance traps in the North Shore area and nearly 700 traps aimed at other fruit fly species around 100 extra Oriental fruit fly traps will be in place within a 1500-metre area of the original find we introduced legal controls to restrict the movement of fruit and vegetables around the location where the fruit fly was found to stop the spread of any other Oriental fruit flies that may be out there "We’ve been delivering information to residential letterboxes about the two zones affected by restrictions and people can also find full information about what they need to do here." Oriental fruit fly detection "People will notice biosecurity signage up in the area and we delivered special disposal bins for fruit and vegetable waste this morning." Mr Inglis says instead of putting waste in rubbish bins to be disposed of normally residents in the two zones are being asked to put fruit and vegetable waste into the special response bins for Biosecurity New Zealand to dispose of securely Every household in Zone A will have a fruit and vegetable disposal bin there will be bins placed around the edge of the zone, primarily on major transport routes and more within the Zone "The bins in Zone A will be cleared daily initially There will be no need to put them out on the street as they will be serviced re-bagged and insecticide applied in bags and inside lids where they are currently placed If residents have any issues with the bin or need them cleared earlier "I want to thank the local community for their positive response to our team so far In the previous 13 occasions we’ve found fruit flies in New Zealand we’ve successfully eradicated them with the help of our horticulture sector partners and local communities so it’s important everyone plays their part the restrictions will be in place for a fortnight." We will send out a further update at 10am tomorrow.  An elderly man who was struck by a car while driving his mobility scooter in Birkdale has tragically died in hospital five days later An elderly man who was hit by a car while riding his mobility scooter in Birkdale has died in hospital five days after the incident The 79-year-old man was travelling on his mobility scooter about 11.30am on Monday January 20 when he was struck by a car near the intersection of Old Cleveland Road and Buckingham Street Emergency services responded and the elderly man was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition Queensland Police on Tuesday was forced to issue an apology after incorrectly reporting the man had died in hospital on Monday afternoon “Initial information received indicated that a 79-year-old man involved in the incident had passed away in hospital later that day,” a statement from Queensland Police Service said “That information has since been shown to be incorrect and the media release has since been removed.” Police said they had been in contact with the family of the man and apologised for publishing the incorrect information as well as the “distress” caused by it Anyone with dashcam or CCTV in the vicinity of the crash is urged to contact police Investigations into the circumstances are continuing Legal controls banning the movement of fruit and vegetables out of an Auckland suburb will remain in place until next month A male oriental fruit fly was found in Birkdale on the North Shore in February Biosecurity spokesman Mike Inglis said no more of the pests had been found in surveillance traps Specialist staff and a mobile field laboratory are cutting up fruit and vegetables and checking for any signs of larvae Inglis said the produce restrictions would be in force until 10 April Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday Signs notifying people of the controlled area boundaries will be put in place in parts of the North Shore Controls have now been imposed on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe where an Oriental fruit fly was found yesterday New Zealand RSS Follow RNZ News Queen City News (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The new owners of Birkdale Village show they’ve been listening to neighbors’ concerns in the latest proposal to expand the mixed-use development.  Among concerns for the busy shopping and residential area has long been regarding parking The proposed rezoning would include 518 new spaces mostly courtesy of new parking decks that would replace two of the four current ones.  The town’s land-use plan requires 1,959 total spaces given the rezoning but the new-look development would have more than 2,400 Jamestown officials hope the 100-foot-tall commercial tower — knocked down from 115 — will have “Class A” office space Also new to the area is the proposed upscale hotel Jamestown’s Francis Bohn hopes to have a brand similar to Marriott’s Autograph collection The Grand Bohemian in Uptown Charlotte is among those.  “It’s really catered around a specific location,” she said It would be a highlight of a local chocolatier and you would get a chocolate on your bed at the end of the night.”  All of the new development would be on the southern end of the Birkdale property The apartments would be built where the Dick’s Sporting Goods is currently and office space would fill space occupied by Barnes & Noble But town officials noted that the stores’ leases are ending in a few years and those businesses are seeking smaller footprints.  The rezoning is from Highway Commercial Conditional District to Highway Commercial Conditional District for commercial In addition to parking solutions within the development Bohn already offered mitigation options for the adjacent Greens at Birkdale neighborhood She said Jamestown will not add more parking if the project is denied.  Huntersville residents have recently shown resistance to new hotels in general. NAP led wholesale changes to its tenants since it took over Birkdale in 2020 including adding more shops and amenities to what is now called the Grove multi-family and office were in the original master plans when Birkdale was planned in 1999 Commissioner Edwin Quarles mentioned how Lake Norman-area residents have been against changes to Birkdale especially when it comes to sacrificing parking spaces But that a project like this must fit with the town’s growth plan.  “Birkdale Village is attractive and it’s vibrant,” he said people park at Hickory Tavern and walk to Birkdale Village Department of Transportation is already scheduled to widen Sam Furr Road (N.C a project that is slated to begin construction in 2026 Bohm said no further traffic-related changes were needed from the proposed project The firm also has agreed to fund a greenway pedestrian bridge over Sam Furr.  No date to vote on the project was provided Jamestown would start construction in late 2027.  Thanks to a vibrant community and dedicated fans the Star Wars films constantly smash box office records and the TV shows pull in millions of viewers If you need some help brainstorming ways to celebrate Star Wars Day A necklace that honors the bond between mother and child is a personal Birkdale High School in Southport has won a prestigious award for its work supporting young carers with their education The school was presented with the Young Carers in Schools award Young carers are children under 18 who are responsible for the care of a family member who The award is part of the Young Carers in School programme run jointly by The Children’s Society and Carers Trust The programme provides primary and secondary schools across England with step-by-step guidance for teachers leaders and non-teaching staff to gain the practical tools they need to help young carers Birkdale High School won the award by demonstrating how it supports young carers This includes running homework clubs and drop-in sessions with a member of staff responsible for this vulnerable group of pupils “It is incredible the progress that has been made in the last year; we now have 41 young carers identified who are getting the invaluable peer support and guidance that they deserve We are excited to see this grow and develop even further in the coming years.”  Young Carers Operational Lead of Birkdale High School “We have worked hard to inform students and parents about the role of a young carer and how we can support them in our school The students now have a safe and relaxing environment where they can just be themselves and mix with other boys with similar experiences.”  Research by Carers Trust shows that 40% of young carers say they don’t get enough support to balance education and caring Separate research by The Children’s Society shows that young carers achieve an average of one grade lower in GCSE subjects than their peers and they often have lower levels of self-confidence and mental wellbeing Statutory guidance makes it clear that all school staff should be particularly alert to the potential need for early help for young carers The Young Carers in School programme is a way of helping schools address this Carers Trust’s Head of Young Carers at Young Adult Carers “We’re delighted to present the Young Carers in Schools award to Birkdale High School Figures show that there are two young carers in every classroom but balancing learning with looking after family members can be tough without help By identifying young carers and putting support in place schools and teachers can make a huge difference to their wellbeing and education “That’s why the brilliant work done by staff at Birkdale High School is so vital and why this award is so richly deserved.”  Head of National Programmes at The Children’s Society said:  “Recent figures from the school census highlight that nearly 80% of schools reported that they had zero young carers in their pupil population Young carers are a hidden group of children and young people who need support to achieve the same level of success as their peers at school We’re absolutely thrilled that Birkdale High School has achieved the Young Carers in Schools award demonstrating their commitment to identifying these hidden children and young people and ensuring they get the vital support they need to thrive in education and in life beyond school.” The Young Carers in School programme is open to all schools in England. To sign up, visit www.youngcarersinschools.com  Do you have a story for Stand Up For Southport? Do you need advertising, PR or media support? Please message Andrew Brown via Facebook here or email me at: mediaandrewbrownn@gmail.com   Subscribe Now for Real-time Updates on the Latest Stories Created by Digital Media Guys Builders Close Builders Open Builders Brick Exterior Close Exterior Open Exterior Building Materials Brick Blend Royal Birkdale Join Our Newsletter Email Subscribe Connect with Us The precinct’s green belt represents nearly two-thirds of the entire 62-hectare site and uniquely sets it apart from other city parklands in the south-east Queensland region. The hourglass-shaped development footprint in the centre of Birkdale Community Precinct where community facilities will be established, is cradled inside the dense bushland that is being retained and enhanced as a dedicated conservation area. It means that whether you are visiting the restored pioneer-era Willards Farm or the World War II commemoration gardens, swimming in the lagoon, attending an outdoor concert or jogging on the precinct’s 2km running track loop, you will be surrounded by this green scape that is home to koalas, wallabies, and an incredible variety of birdlife. It also means that regional, national, and international spectators at the Redland Whitewater Centre for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games canoe slalom events, will be watching with a background forest of iconic Australian flora such as scribbly, grey, spotted and red gums, paperbarks, banksias, silky oaks and she oaks. All of this belies that it neighbours vibrant commercial and suburban hubs. It is accessed from the major double-laned road connecting Capalaba and Birkdale (Old Cleveland Road East) and situated a short walk from the Capalaba Town Centre that is set to undergo a $250 million revitalisation project aimed at delivering a world class, active, urban heart for Capalaba. Council’s General Manager for Advocacy, Major Projects and Economic Development, Chris Isles, says Council is proud to be partnering with the Queensland Government on the delivery of the Redland Whitewater Centre which will be a key component of Birkdale Community Precinct. “The State and Federal-funded Redland Whitewater Centre will put south-east Queensland squarely in the international spotlight,” Mr Isles says. “This will be a valuable opportunity to showcase our city and region to the world as Birkdale Community Precinct offers a true sampler of all those things we love about Redlands Coast. “We are delighted to be working alongside the Queensland Government and Federal Government on the delivery of this facility under the Olympic Venue Partner Agreement that Council formally committed to on 1 April, 2021. “It will be one important part of the wider precinct that is coming together as one of Queensland’s largest, most diverse and most exciting parklands.” Mr Isles says the “haven of natural habitat” that encircles and links the precinct will be open to locals and visitors to explore and enjoy. There will be approximately 2.8km of bushland walking trails, a schedule of wilderness experiences as well as educational opportunities for the public to appreciate the site’s protected natural habitat. The community will be able to celebrate the environment and ecology via facilities in the Conservation Hub that will have an emphasis on education with themes of wildlife and landcare represented proactively. It is not only protected bushland, but Council will be actively improving the habitat. Council was ensuring protection in perpetuity through a Conservation Agreement with the Federal Government that underpins the significance of this conservation area. Council has committed to locking in an additional almost two hectares of the precinct as revegetation above and beyond the existing conservation area. This will involve the planting of thousands of locally important koala food trees and other native species across the precinct. Extensive environmental studies have been undertaken since 2020, with additional ecological studies and surveys conducted since then to comprehensively inform the delivery of the precinct. Council will use the conservation area to protect, conserve, restore and enhance the koala habitat, subtropical and temperate coastal saltmarsh ecology and other ecological values identified within the conservation area. Birkdale Community Precinct’s extensive conservation areas will be home to many of Council’s acclaimed and innovative environmental and koala protection programs and research activities. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams has been a long-time advocate for opening up the Birkdale land to the community and was instrumental in securing it from the Commonwealth Government in December 2019 for purchase. It followed 10 years of lobbying the Government after concerns were raised that the Commonwealth was planning to sell the land for residential subdivision. Cr Williams says she is proud that it is now back in community ownership and that it has an exciting future. Birkdale Community Precinct has been designed as a place for the community to gather, relax and enjoy the best that Redlands Coast has to offer. It will reflect the values that make the city such an enviable place to live and work – a respect for nature, heritage and culture, and a spirit of community. With first-class community and tourism facilities, benefits to the local economy including jobs for locals, and social wellbeing possibilities, Birkdale Community Precinct will be a place with a space for everyone. “Brisbane has South Bank, Townsville has The Strand and Cairns has the Esplanade, and now Redlands Coast will have Birkdale Community Precinct,” Cr Williams says. “Importantly, as an intergenerational project, Birkdale Community Precinct has been specifically designed with our youth in mind. It has somewhere for children to play; a place to learn about the area’s natural habitat; somewhere local bands can play on stage; and where young people can meet with friends. “And it all will be framed by those hectares and hectares of wonderful bushland.” The Birkdale Community Precinct Master Plan and associated Foundation Report were adopted by Redland City Council at its general meeting on 15 March this year. It outlines the delivery over the next 20 years of this financially sustainable, city-defining $300 million project for future generations. Earthworks on the central community facilities footprint of Birkdale Community Precinct, such as the internal ring road, are expected to start this year. Redland City Council acknowledges the Quandamooka People, the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, winds and seas of Redlands Coast. We acknowledge the Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here. 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support your business in 2025 So here are eight reasons to visit Birkdale this Christmas There are still a few chances left for the family to dine with Santa at the gorgeous Penelope’s With a special festive menu for children and the adults this will be a special pre-Christmas treat Call the restaurant on 01704 490044 to check availability as this popular event has already sold out two nights.  A £10 per person deposit is required which will be deducted from the bill cakes and festive knits this will be a lovely way to get in the mood for the season There will also be a visit from Father Christmas for the children See the Facebook page for more Looking for a relaxed dinner on Christmas Eve before the big day Then Café Bar N’ista could be just the place for you They have a special tapas menu on offer at £25 per person You will find Café Bar N’ista at 41 Weld Road To find out more and book see their website Coast has been decorated in style for the festive season and the menu is ready for Christmas too We particularly like the look of the After Eight hot chocolate There are gorgeous warming soups to enjoy as well This is a dog friendly hangout so perfect to pop in after a chilly walk for a bite to eat or warming Christmas drink See more of what Coast has to offer on their Facebook page then the perfect place to pick up a gift this Christmas is the Birkdale Cheese Company or you could even treat someone to some cheese baubles – but to keep in the fridge rather than hang on the tree There is also the classic Birkdale Cheese hessian shopping bag You will find the shop at 42A Liverpool Road or see the website It’s great if you can shop local at this time of the year and Sally Bee Lifestyle has some gorgeous gifts to browse From classy candles to cosy knits for babies and handbags for the female on your Christmas list You will find the shop at 43 Weld Road or see the website for more Santa is calling into the VIP HQ for special breakfast sessions on 22 Christmas crafting and a play session.  Tickets available in the website or call in at 51B Weld Road There will be an afternoon of festive music at Liverpool Road Methodist Church on 15 December Expect some Christmas classics from the Ainsdale Village Singers and friends The Guide Liverpool proudly shares regular stories from in and around Liverpool Our editorial team is made up of trained journalists and media professionals meaning you will never miss a moment from the city region Buy Tickets Sign up today to be the first to hear exclusive Liverpool news & offers Download it today to be the first to hear exclusive Liverpool news & offers ATLANTA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — After undergoing sweeping changes over the last few years Huntersville’s Birkdale Village is once again getting new owners The Atlanta-based subsidiary of North American Properties is being acquired by global real estate firm Jamestown in a $2 billion deal The deal includes nine properties in six states including Birkdale and several in the Atlanta metro NAP acquired Huntersville’s mixed-use icon in November 2020 and the developer has made significant tenant changes over the last four years This has centered around community events and bringing in more upscale food and beverage businesses taking the place of retail and smaller establishments.  which reports having a portfolio of $11.7 billion employs approximately 500 people worldwide with 12 global offices including headquarters in Atlanta and Cologne. The company owns two North Carolina properties “Jamestown’s North Star is to create inspiring places that serve as the foundation of community life and reinforce a sense of place and belonging while generating value for investors,” said Michael Phillips “Their expertise around suburban placemaking is a great complement for our urban placemaking expertise as well as our grocery-anchored shopping center business.”  The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024 when the NAP subsidiary and its assets will move under the Jamestown name who is the managing partner of the Atlanta firm will join Jamestown’s executive team.  “Joining Jamestown represents an exciting new chapter,” said Perry “We look forward to continuing to create dynamic community-focused destinations and unlocking new value creation opportunities as part of Jamestown’s global platform.”  Among the most stark physical changes at Birkdale have been to the green space in the middle of Birkdale Commons Parkway The developers removed many of the trees at The Grove as well as smaller shops along the stretch; Charlotte-based Suffolk Punch Brewery is opening a location there.  Despite the movie industry’s shakeup coming out of the pandemic, Birkdale’s movie theater has remained. And NAP maintained the annual Fourth of July bike parade and “wet-down” from the Huntersville Fire Department. Jamestown says an affiliate will make an investment into NAP’s portfolio of six properties. Cincinnati-based North American Properties will continue to own and operate real estate through its other affiliates.  Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Thanks to a vibrant community and dedicated fans, the Star Wars films constantly smash box office records, and the TV shows pull in millions of viewers. If you need some help brainstorming ways to celebrate Star Wars Day, here are a few things you can do. A necklace that honors the bond between mother and child is a personal, timeless gift for Mom this Mother’s Day. 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Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said removal of the antennae planned for the end of January was vital for site safety and to ensure their ongoing preservation these antennae played an important role in world history,” Cr Williams said “Installed in several locations from 1943 as an integral part of the former World War II Radio Receiving Station the array – along with others in Redlands Coast and Brisbane – was crucial for effective communications during the War in the Pacific “Records show that the two functions of the station were to listen to enemy broadcasts and receive encrypted messages from Washington DC which were then relayed directly to General McArthur’s headquarters at Lennon’s Hotel in Brisbane “It is thought that the message that the Japanese surrender had occurred and the war was over was relayed to this very station – you can imagine the joy and exultation of the people working here at the time “Redland City Council is honoured to be entrusted with helping ensure these important World War II artefacts are safeguarded for future generations.” The historic rhombic antennae arrays are located to the east of the receiving station well away from the site of the proposed Redland Whitewater Centre which is to the north-west of the receiving station They are being removed now to simplify the construction of the precinct’s access roads and initial park space Division 10 Councillor Paul Bishop said the condition of the antennae has been fully recorded and the relocation approved by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science restoring and returning the antennae to the same position will be fully supervised by Australian Heritage Specialists,” Cr Bishop said “The three antennae leaving the precinct site will be stored safely before being restored and then returned to their precise locations “The remaining antenna cannot be removed without impacting important vegetation and as it is unlikely to affect site safety due to its location it will remain in-situ and be provided an extra level of protection while works are being carried out.” As shown in the Birkdale Community Precinct Master Plan the former World War II Radio Receiving Station will be the centrepiece of the precinct’s Communications Hub The 62-hectare Birkdale Community Precinct – designed for and by the Redlands Coast community – will feature seven hubs: For more about Birkdale Community Precinct, visit yoursay.redland.qld.gov.au/imagine HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — More than 30 people tried swaying town leaders’ decisions on new development in Birkdale Village While most town commissioners voted for the proposed plan neighbors still left feeling unheard — even after representatives from Birkdale’s management firm answered their concerns during Tuesday night’s meeting.  “I was just on Sam Furr Road today… It’s packed,” one woman said.    “So I ask if we already have pedestrian-friendly hotels approved for the area serving visitors without adding congestion in or parking string in Birkdale Village Why approve another hotel that disrupts local businesses and adds unnecessary traffic to the area?” another man said Huntersville neighbors will soon see new construction in Birkdale Village bringing a hotel But people in the community have mixed feelings about it with many hoping to keep Huntersville’s small-town feel.  David Krug owns buildings along the road where the development will be he – like many who visit the iconic mixed-use village — is concerned about parking.  “We’re totally dependent upon the parking that Birkdale built “We paid for it and the purchase price of the land and we pay for it in community maintenance charges and then they’re going to take it away Representatives from the Jamestown Real Estate Management Firm say the original vision for Birkdale Village was planned in 1999 They say this rezoning is the next step in achieving that vision.  “I am excited for my business,” one businesswoman said in support of the proposal.   “Partners who travel from a corporate office will have a boutique hotel experience here in town and they won’t fever our South Park location to where they have to have the full-service hotel experience there They’ll be able to bring their business here.”  town board members asked for more reassurance from the developers about parking and other concerns — before taking their vote.  “For this board to ignore the next phase in its evolution would simply be short-sighted,” said Commissioner Nick Walsh I get that this board has shown that it has the vision to do the right thing and approval.”  Commissioner Amanda Dumas was the lone dissenting vote the Town of Huntersville voted in favor of progress aligned with its 2040 Comprehensive Plan,” said Jamestown Director of Development and Construction Frances Bohn “We commend the town board for its forward-looking leadership and are grateful for the opportunity to continue investing in Huntersville.”  Commissioners negotiated with the developer to aid with building a pedestrian bridge across Sam Furr to help with traffic congestion.   Leaders say Birkdale Village went from being the third-largest tax producer in 2014 to the largest producer in 2024.  Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Hunt wanted neighbors to understand that commissioners do listen to constituents and they have listened on this proposal but that doesn’t mean it’ll always end in agreement.  This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time Charlotte, NC  (RestaurantNews.com)  eeZ, the sister concept to The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, is celebrating a big milestone this month: 20 years of serving great sushi and Asian cuisine in the Lake Norman area. A longtime anchor at Birkdale Village which was a quicker serve concept that used pre-packaged sauces Zyng would not have lasted at Birkdale Village because it was not what their guests wanted Springate was forced to quickly change the concept into a restaurant that better fit the market…and eeZ was born I wanted to move the concept within a few weeks to an independent scratch kitchen with fresh ingredients that highlighted the best Asian dishes I was able to work quickly with a friend that ran a small marketing group who presented about twenty names they felt best captured energy and something different I immediately knew that was the name I wanted to go with and felt it fit the brand that was to come Originally it was known as eeZ Fusion and Sushi but we shortened the name to simply eeZ after undergoing a complete renovation in August of 2022.” Springate believes it is because the team strives to listen to their guests and believes each guest should have a great experience Product quality and freshness has never wavered over the years; the consistent commitment to quality and a reputation for being allergy friendly have also contributed to the brand’s success the eeZ menu is much more refined and true to its Thai Asian roots sashimi and creative stir fry and noodle dishes all on the menu Paired with handcrafted cocktails from Assistant General Manager and resident bar guru Ryan Selman the unique flavors of these dishes come right through In 2024 an Omakase menu served solely at the sushi bar was added to the mix The multi-course menu features a selection of seafood dishes curated by Head Chef Son Nguyen and Master Sushi Chef Rifali Almunir who have been overseeing the sushi program for well over a decade eeZ will be celebrating their 20 year anniversary from open to close on Monday 2 for $20 menu and giveaways throughout the day Media Inquiries:Jennifer Brantleyjennifer@eezfusion.com980-207-9055 Birkdale Village in Southport is a bright place to be at night these days but the place went quiet when the doors closed at 5pm the exceptional unique local independent shops which Birkdale has always been famous for remain Vibrant new businesses have joined them to bring new life and greater choice It’s a difficult place to find a vacant unit Southport Hookers and other volunteers and community supporters do an amazing unseen and non-stop job in making Birkdale bloom and look amazing all year round I love the surprise of seeing Paul Curtis’ brilliant Red Rum and shrimping themed murals in the Birkdale underpass The crochet Snowman and Snowdog in the red village postbox are superb thanks to the generosity of supporters including the Silcock family The fact that so many lights are on during the evening shows what a buzz they’ve created in Birkdale with people enjoying time there at all hours and creating such a vibrant atmosphere excellent local bus services and a short walking distance from Southport town centre make it a very accessible place to visit The one thing I’d change is I’d love to see the historic old Birkdale railway signal box brought back into use for people to enjoy Where are your favourite places to visit in Birkdale We would love to see your Birkdale pictures too Do you have a story for Stand Up For Southport? Please message Andrew Brown via Facebook here or email me at: mediaandrewbrownn@gmail.com  Coast wine bar and restaurant has unveiled plans for a new retractable canopy supported on a steel frame at the front of its premises in Birkdale Village in Southport has submitted a planning application for the scheme to Sefton Council A submission on behalf of Coast by Rod Ainsworth Architect said: “The property is an existing restaurant and wine bar set well back from Weld Road behind an outside seating area “Birkdale village is characterised by a mix of cafes retail and business uses which mainly front onto Weld Road and Liverpool Road has since been altered and extended many times and has lost much of its original character It has also had various commercial uses over the years “It is proposed to construct a retractable canopy over part of the external seating area The canopy will be supported on a rectangular steel or aluminium framework which will be powder coated in dark grey Over this area the proposed structure will have a retractable roof so that the forecourt can be used when the weather is inclement The existing cobblestone frontage and the planters to the boundary will be retained as part of this proposal “To the right-hand side of the application site is a grade two listed Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway signal box built in 1905 The signal box is not in ‘tip-top’ condition but nevertheless the view as it is approached from Weld Road is an important one and for that reason the proposed canopy will not project any further than the front of the adjacent shops (at nos 41-47) so that the views of the signal box across the forecourt of the application site will not be interrupted “The retractable roof will be supported on a free-standing independent structure comprising rectangular columns and beams It will cover an area from the face of the existing building to the corner of the face of the adjacent terrace of shops it will cover approximately half of the existing external seating area “Although contemporary in appearance it is more in keeping with the existing building that it fronts than the terrace of shops to the left-hand side of the proposal The slender columns and beams will be square/rectangular in cross section and in my opinion will not appear to be bulky obtrusive or out of character with the subject building as the structure will not project beyond the face of the adjacent terrace it will have little or no impact on the character of the shops.” Do you have a story for Stand Up For Southport? 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Please message Andrew Brown via Facebook here or email me at: mediaandrewbrown@gmail.com    An excellent early example of a 19th century dairy farming complex is the latest historic place to be protected by Queensland’s heritage laws The Queensland Heritage Council (QHC) entered the 139-year-old former Willard’s Farm into the Queensland Heritage Register on 8 March 2022 the former Willard’s Farm is an important reminder of early Queensland farming complexes that developed from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century,” QHC Chair Leslie Shirreffs said “The farm also illustrates Queensland Government policy of the mid 1800s – leasing and selling land for agricultural purposes to encourage settlement growth and prosperity and to raise money for the new Treasury.” One of the special qualities of the former Willard’s Farm is the way in which it shows how such a farm would have appeared and functioned originally garage and mature trees and gardens have a high degree of original integrity “The construction techniques that were employed are interesting with early farm buildings erected using locally sourced timber and early carpentry techniques “Adzing and hand sawing marks are visible on the rough-hewn timber slabs while later buildings demonstrate the move towards milled timber construction,” Ms Shirreffs said The Birkdale area was one of the first places in the Moreton Bay district where rural land was sold to private citizens after Queensland separated from New South Wales in 1859 who arrived at Moreton Bay from Plymouth in 1858 was the original owner of the 45-acre (18.2 ha) property By the late 1880s he had turned the farm into a successful dairy operation later including maize and sweet potato crops and gradually increasing his land holdings to more than 400 acres (161 ha) While details of the property’s original purchase price are unclear it is known that in 1866 Willard mortgaged the initial 18.2 ha to the Queensland Building Society for £50 The Willard family continued to own the property after the deaths of James Willard (in 1914) and his wife Margaret (in 1916) with the farm being leased to a number of share farmers during the 1930s It was sold to Herbert Daniel in 1938 and then to Rosemary Cotton in 1941 The Cotton family remained on the farm during World War II but much of the farm’s land was requisitioned by the United States military to set up a radio receiving station this infrastructure and land later transitioning to the Commonwealth Government (The former radio receiving station is itself heritage listed.) The Cotton family retained just over 4 acres (1.6 ha) of the original farm The land and farm buildings were purchased by Redland City Council in 2016 following community efforts to save the buildings from possible demolition “The farm complex is a time capsule for a long-gone era when today’s urban lands were rural farm holdings supporting Queensland’s sparse population just 25,000 in total when James Willard purchased the original property,” Ms Shirreffs said “The farm buildings are already included in the Redland City Council’s City Plan as a local heritage place and Council has purchased much of the original lands as part of its Birkdale Community Precinct Vision with Willard’s Farm a prominent feature of the precinct’s vision “Council also commissioned in 2021 a detailed updated Conservation (Heritage) Management Plan for Willard’s Farm to help inform its protection and restoration “The Queensland Heritage Council acknowledges Council’s commitment to the area and I am pleased we could build on that commitment by entering Willard’s Farm in the state heritage register.” The application to heritage list Willard’s Farm was submitted by the Birkdale Progress Association Anyone can apply to have a place listed on the Queensland Heritage Register Places entered in the Queensland Heritage Register are protected under the state’s heritage legislation helping ensure they are maintained and retained for future generations Find further information on Willard’s Farm 13 QGOV (13 74 68) Help us improve the content on our website or tell us what is working really well Please contact us. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Huntersville Planning Board grilled the Birkdale Village management team for hours about the development’s parking plans then ultimately voted to recommend denial of the latest proposed additions The board was split in their decision, with a 4-3 denial vote. Members mentioned how both Huntersville and the north Mecklenburg area overall continue to grow at a fast rate, adding to traffic in and around Birkdale. N.C. Hwy. 73 (Sam Furr Road) is slated to be widened through town, where the development’s two main entrances are located, beginning in 2026. One member said she doesn’t visit Birkdale anymore because of trouble finding parking. The proposed rezoning would include 518 new spaces. Among the parking concerns, there were concerns regarding where construction equipment for this project would be staged. Jamestown representative Francis Bohn said with Barnes & Noble planning to leave once their lease ends, equipment would be staged on that parcel, then once parking decks are open, the surface lots would be utilized. Another member questioned whether these changes actually fit Birkdale’s aura as an iconic mixed-use development. “I don’t see anything with office space that feels like a village. I’m not sure this is protecting the unique character,” he said, noting the town’s language in the 2040 Community Plan. Most seemed excited about the upscale hotel, and that it would serve the the many international companies that have North American headquarters in town. But the vote had to be about the overall proposal. “This isn’t a perfect proposal, but there’s enough value that it should be considered,” a member who voted to approve it said. The Huntersville Board of Commissioners will vote on the rezoning at a date to be determined. 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