Earlier this month, the ACT Government rejected a proposal for a direct sale and redevelopment of the Hawker Group Centre. The reason provided was that the proposal did not include plans for housing. With the government’s decision, there is now an opportunity to reset the approach and undertake genuine consultation with the community on the … Continue reading BCC Media Release: Call for Genuine Consultation on Hawker Group Centre Redevelopment
BCC Submission: Inquiry into the procurement and delivery of MyWay+
The BCC made a submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly's Inquiry into the procurement and delivery of MyWay+. As a representative body for the residents, students, and businesses of the Belconnen district, we gathered community feedback on the rollout of MyWay+, including a survey that received over 170 responses. Our submission highlights the real impacts … Continue reading BCC Submission: Inquiry into the procurement and delivery of MyWay+
Media Release: A billion reasons to pick Bruce
The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) calls on the ACT Government to get on with building Canberra’s new stadium in Bruce. Recent media reports have highlighted the escalating costs associated with building a stadium in Civic, with consultants advising of a price tag of up to a staggering $2.9 billion. In contrast, proceeding with a stadium … Continue reading Media Release: A billion reasons to pick Bruce
BCC Submission to the 2024-25 ACT Budget
The Belconnen Community Council is pleased to present our budget submission for the upcoming 2024-2025 ACT Budget. Drawing on the voices of our pre-budget community survey with over 150 responses, and ongoing community engagement, we make recommendations for the ACT Government across the following themes: City services Transport, roads, and active travel Hospitals and healthcare … Continue reading BCC Submission to the 2024-25 ACT Budget
Hawker Woolworths
The BCC would like to thank each and every one of you who took the time to participate in our recent survey on the Hawker Village. Your insights, experiences, and opinions have been invaluable to us, providing us with a clearer understanding of what matters most to our community. Your feedback played an instrumental role … Continue reading Hawker Woolworths
BELCONNEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT OVER LACK OF CERTAINTY ON BELCONNEN TOWN CENTRE PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Belconnen Community Council, represented by its Chair, Lachlan Butler, expresses its profound disappointment with the ACT Government's delay in making a decision regarding the construction of a Belconnen Town Centre primary school. The Council emphasises the urgency of this vital public infrastructure and urges the Government to take immediate action to address the pressing … Continue reading BELCONNEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT OVER LACK OF CERTAINTY ON BELCONNEN TOWN CENTRE PRIMARY SCHOOL
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL A WELCOME INVESTMENT FOR THE BELCONNEN DISTRICT.
The Belconnen Community Council welcomes the ACT Government’s commitment to delivering a new Northside Hospital in Belconnen, meeting the growing needs of Canberra’s north over the next 50 years. The location of the new hospital within the Belconnen district is a welcome decision, in line with our recommendations to the government during community consultation last … Continue reading NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL A WELCOME INVESTMENT FOR THE BELCONNEN DISTRICT.
2023-24 budget consultation – BCC Submission
The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) is a not-for-profit, government-funded community organisation. The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) is an advocacy group that represents the interests of our members and the community to the ACT Government on a range of matters affecting the people who live, work, and play in the Belconnen District. As the voice of … Continue reading 2023-24 budget consultation – BCC Submission