The Territory Planning Authority has recommended reducing community-zoned land in the Belconnen Town Centre before the Government has completed the planning work intended to understand future community infrastructure needs. The Belconnen Community Council is calling on Jo Clay MLA, Fiona Carrick MLA, Peter Cain MLA and Caitlin Tough MLA, as members of the Standing Committee … Continue reading Belconnen Community Council urges MLAs to protect Belconnen’s community zoned land
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New Northside Hospital update
BCC Chair Lachlan Butler spoke with ABC Canberra earlier today regarding the ACT Budget announcement on the new Northside Hospital. Key points The new Northside Hospital is a critical piece of infrastructure for Canberra's growing population, and we welcome the government's commitment to maintaining it as a priority project. While funding for the project is … Continue reading New Northside Hospital update
Belconnen secures return of Rapid buses after strong community advocacy
The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) welcomes the ACT Government’s decision to return Rapid bus routes R2 and R3 to their pre-construction routes through to Fraser and Spence from July. The Government will also lift service frequency on key routes and continue R5 and R6 services through to Belconnen Town Centre. BCC Chair Lachlan Butler said … Continue reading Belconnen secures return of Rapid buses after strong community advocacy
BCC update on what has been happening in Belconnen.
A quick update from the Belconnen Community Council on what has been happening in the Belconnen District this month: Summary: BCC Budget Submission. The BCC is calling on the ACT Government to deliver on eight promises already made to Belconnen residents. BCC Submission to Arscott House rezoning. A proposed rezoning in the Belconnen Town Centre … Continue reading BCC update on what has been happening in Belconnen.
BCC CALLS ON ACT GOVERNMENT TO REJECT ARSCOTT HOUSE REZONING
BELCONNEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL CALLS ON ACT GOVERNMENT TO REJECT ARSCOTT HOUSE REZONING A proposed rezoning in the Belconnen Town Centre could cut local community-zoned land by nearly eight per cent, prompting the Belconnen Community Council (BCC) to call on the ACT Government to reject the amendment. The BCC has called on the ACT Government to … Continue reading BCC CALLS ON ACT GOVERNMENT TO REJECT ARSCOTT HOUSE REZONING
BCC CALLS ON ACT GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER ON ITS PROMISES IN 2026–27 BUDGET
BELCONNEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL CALLS ON ACT GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER ON ITS PROMISES IN 2026–27 BUDGET A Freedom of Information request has revealed that the ACT Government's feasibility study into the Belconnen to City Transitway, a project the entire Legislative Assembly voted unanimously to deliver by October 2028, recommends further study. Twenty-seven months after that unanimous … Continue reading BCC CALLS ON ACT GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER ON ITS PROMISES IN 2026–27 BUDGET
BCC Welcomes Connect Up 2617 Findings and Calls for Coordination Action
The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) welcomes the release of the Connect Up 2617 findings report, which provides vital insights on the social wellbeing of residents in Belconnen and Bruce. The BCC was proud to participate in the project’s advisory group and acknowledges the researchers and community members who contributed to this important work. "This is … Continue reading BCC Welcomes Connect Up 2617 Findings and Calls for Coordination Action
A quick update from the BCC on what has been happening in Belconnen.
A quick update from the Belconnen Community Council on what has been happening in the Belconnen District this month: Developing the next ACT Climate Change Strategy. Presentation and opportunity to ask questions. Fraser Oval Refresh Project Community invited to provide feedback on the concept design. REMINDER: West Belconnen Urban Support Precinct. Have your say on … Continue reading A quick update from the BCC on what has been happening in Belconnen.
Developing the next ACT Climate Change Strategy
The ACT Government is inviting the community to help shape the next ACT Climate Change Strategy. As part of the consultation process, an online information session was held to explain the strategy, outline the priorities being considered, and give people the opportunity to learn more about how they can contribute to the discussion. If you … Continue reading Developing the next ACT Climate Change Strategy
West Belconnen Urban Support Precinct
Have your say on future non-residential infrastructure. The ACT Government is drafting a master plan for an urban support precinct in West Belconnen. An Urban Support Precinct accommodates essential infrastructure, services, and facilities that support the functioning of the surrounding residential community. Rather than waiting for formal consultation, the BCC has launched an early survey asking a … Continue reading West Belconnen Urban Support Precinct