Welcome to Our Submissions and Media Releases Hub

The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) is actively involved in advocating for and representing the Belconnen community through various channels, including detailed submissions to government bodies and regular media releases. This hub is your go-to resource for accessing our extensive library of documents that highlight our efforts and initiatives in supporting and developing our community.


Media Release – Belconnen Promised Better Public Transport. Instead, Services Are Being Cut – 5 December 2025
The Belconnen Community Council calls on the ACT Government to reverse the cuts to rapid services in Belconnen and deliver the new rapid service and Belconnen Transitway as promised.

Submission – Inquiry into barriers and opportunities for participation in community sports in the ACT – 27 November 2025
The BCC submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into barriers and opportunities for participation in community sports in the ACT.

Submission – Inquiry into the Role and Future of the Woden Town Centre in the context of a compact city – 20 October 2025
The BCC submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into the Role and Future of the Woden Town Centre in the context of a compact city.

Submission – Inquiry into the effectiveness of Fix My Street – 11 September 2025
The BCC submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into the effectiveness of Fix My Street.

The BCC submission to the Missing Middle Housing Reforms Consultation. 
 
The BCC submission to the 2025-26 budget consultation. These recommendations reflect our goal to advocate for Belconnen to be the district of choice for work, life, study, and play in the ACT.
 
The BCC welcomes the unanimous vote in the Legislative Assembly last week calling on the government to commit to taking regulatory action and outline what it can do to ensure Big Splash is reopened in time for summer.
 
The BCC submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into Petition 002-25 – Hawker Village shops redevelopment.
 
The BCC welcomes the ACT Government’s consultation on the draft Missing Middle Design Guide, which provides Belconnen residents with greater clarity about future housing development in established suburbs.
 
The BCC calls on the ACT Government to improve and expand Margaret Timpson Park, creating a larger, greener, and more usable public space in the heart of Belconnen.
 
The BCC submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into the management of strata properties
 
The Belconnen Community Council Calls for Genuine Consultation on Hawker Group Centre Redevelopment
 
The BCC submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into the procurement and delivery of MyWay+.
 
The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) calls on the ACT Government to get on with building Canberra’s new stadium in Bruce.
 
The BCC submission to the 2024-25 budget consultation. These recommendations reflect our goal to advocate for Belconnen to be the district of choice for work, life, study, and play in the ACT.
 
The BCC submission to the Hawker Woolworths consultation process. This submission was guided by our community engagement via our public meetings, social media, and a survey that we letterboxed to Hawker, Scullin, Page, and Weetangera households.
 
The Belconnen Community Council expresses disappointment over lack of certainty on Belconnen Town Centre primary school.
 
Belconnen Community Council Welcomes Planning Act Amendments and Calls for Comprehensive Evaluation of the Outcomes-Based System.
 
Northside Hospital a welcome investment for the Belconnen District.
 
The BCC submission to the 2023-24 budget consultation advocating for a range of infrastructure, service and amenity improvements in the Belconnen District.
 

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