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Pittsworth

2 decisions2 topicsUpdated 21 April 2026

Mentions

  • Walking Network Plan endorsed.
  • One of the two towns covered by the endorsed Walking Network Plans.
  • One of the towns affected by People First Bank branch closures and proposed co-location discussions.
  • Supports future pedestrian planning and may guide investment in local footpaths and walking connections in both towns.
  • These plans identify primary and secondary walking routes and potential works to improve walking access to key destinations in both towns, informing future active transport upgrades.
  • This shapes where future footpath and walking connection improvements may be planned.

Decisions

Walking Network Plans endorsed for Pittsworth and Westbrook

Council endorsed the Walking Network Plans for Pittsworth and Westbrook.

Supports future pedestrian planning and may guide investment in local footpaths and walking connections in both towns.

Walking Network Plans endorsed for Pittsworth and Westbrook

The committee recommended, and Council later decided on 21 April 2026, to endorse the Walking Network Plans for Pittsworth and Westbrook referred to in Attachments 1 and 2.

These plans identify primary and secondary walking routes and potential works to improve walking access to key destinations in both towns, informing future active transport upgrades.

Topics

Walking access around key destinations

The plans identify networks of primary and secondary walking routes around destinations such as parks, bus stops, health, education and community spaces in Pittsworth and Westbrook.

This shapes where future footpath and walking connection improvements may be planned.

People First Bank branch closure response

Council reported that People First Bank advised a co-location trial of bank staff in Council facilities at Millmerran, Oakey and Pittsworth could not proceed because suitable premises and security requirements could not be met. The CEO will continue discussions on other collaboration options.

Residents in towns affected by branch closures should not expect an immediate replacement banking service through Council facilities.

Meetings

Ordinary Meeting of Council - 21 April 2026

Council approved the Toowoomba Regional Sports Precinct infrastructure designation, partly approved changes to a Geham blueberry farm application, endorsed walking network plans for Pittsworth and Westbrook, received its March financial statement, and made several property and governance decisions in confidential session.

Infrastructure Committee - 14 April 2026

The committee’s substantive business was recommending Council endorsement of Walking Network Plans for Pittsworth and Westbrook for submission under the State walking grants program.

Ordinary Meeting of Council - 17 February 2026

Council received a petition for a mobile library stop in Nobby, deferred adoption of the Toowoomba Region Parking Strategy until further workshop and legal advice, and noted limits on pursuing a People First Bank co-location trial after branch closures.