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Chair Advocacy, Media Release

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

Chair Advocacy, Submission

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

Chair Notices

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

Chair Advocacy, Submission

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

Chair Advocacy, Submission

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

Chair Notices

BCC Community Meeting – October 2025

UPDATE: Thank you to all who attended our community meeting. Click here to view the recording of the meetingPasscode: =pC4^.wVClick here for the NBN slides Click here for Chiaka's MLA update -- October Community Meeting Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 Time: 7:00pmOnline via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82827220149 Important: Please use your full name when joining via Zoom. We are … Continue reading BCC Community Meeting – October 2025

Chair Advocacy, Submission

BCC Submission to the Missing Middle Housing Reforms Consultation

The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) welcomes this opportunity to contribute to the consultation on the Missing Middle Housing Reforms. While we support the effort to improve the quality of medium-density housing in the ACT, this submission focuses not on the specific content of the design guide, but on the conditions that will determine whether it … Continue reading BCC Submission to the Missing Middle Housing Reforms Consultation