West Belconnen Urban Support Precinct. Have your say on future non-residential infrastructure. 2026 Bus timetable changes New services for West Belco required within days of the new timetable. Petition to keep the R2 and R3 bus routes for West Belconnen closes end of month. Big Splash. Public meeting held last night, deadline for Big Splash … Continue reading February Update
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MLA Updates – February 2026
This is the inaugural month of our MLAs providing an update outside of the typical meeting structure. The format of these may change, and as always, we welcome your feedback. Chiaka Barry Peter Cain Jo Clay
BCC Update for 2026
The first update: We are currently looking for volunteers to join a Belconnen’s 60th Birthday sub-committee. If you have ideas, skills, or simply want to be involved in helping shape how this milestone is celebrated, we’d love to hear from you. Please click here to complete a short survey by 12 February to register your … Continue reading BCC Update for 2026
Big Splash deadline passed. It’s time for action.
Update: The Save Big Splash petition is already at 1636 signatures - you can find the link to the petition here. -- The deadline has passed. It’s time for the ACT Government to follow through on Big Splash. With the deadline for Big Splash to comply with its Crown lease conditions now past, the BCC … Continue reading Big Splash deadline passed. It’s time for action.
Belconnen Promised Better Public Transport. Instead, Services Are Being Cut
BCC Media Release: Belconnen Promised Better Public Transport. Instead, Services Are Being Cut. The ACT Government made clear promises to Belconnen before the last election: more bus services, a new rapid route to Ginninderry, and Stage 1 of the Belconnen Transitway. These commitments reflected years of advocacy and acknowledged what residents already knew: the ACT's … Continue reading Belconnen Promised Better Public Transport. Instead, Services Are Being Cut
BCC Submission: Inquiry into barriers and opportunities for participation in community sports in the ACT
The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) appreciates the opportunity to contribute to this inquiry. As a representative body for the residents, students, and businesses of the Belconnen district, the BCC regularly engages with the community on issues that affect local participation, liveability, and wellbeing. Community sport is a key pillar of these factors. This submission draws … Continue reading BCC Submission: Inquiry into barriers and opportunities for participation in community sports in the ACT
BCC Community Meeting – November 2025
UPDATE: Thank you to all who attended our community meeting. Click here to view the recording of the meeting Passcode: %C#2$8UT City and Environment Directorate Update The City and Environment Directorate (CED) will provide an update on their projects in Belconnen. Their remit is extensive, so if there are specific projects or questions … Continue reading BCC Community Meeting – November 2025
BCC Annual General Meeting 2025
AGM 2025 Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025 Time: 6:30pm Online via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85617110951 Important: Please use your full name when joining via Zoom. We are required to record attendance. Code of Conduct All attendees are expected to follow the BCC Code of Conduct, available here. -- Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Belconnen Community … Continue reading BCC Annual General Meeting 2025
BCC Submission: Inquiry into the Role and Future of the Woden Town Centre in the context of a compact city
The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this inquiry into the role and future of the Woden Town Centre. While the focus is on Woden, the issues it faces are shared across all of Canberra’s town centres, including Belconnen. Decisions made in one district often set expectations for others, making this … Continue reading BCC Submission: Inquiry into the Role and Future of the Woden Town Centre in the context of a compact city
BCC Submission: Inquiry into the effectiveness of Fix My Street
The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) appreciates the opportunity to contribute to this inquiry. As the representative body for residents, students, and businesses in Belconnen, we have gathered feedback on how the community experiences the Fix My Street platform. While the platform plays a valuable role in connecting residents with government services, its current design creates … Continue reading BCC Submission: Inquiry into the effectiveness of Fix My Street