This month we are looking at the Buy Nothing movement, and the Geocon Republic shutdown and its impacts on the community.
Belconnen Twilight Market Friday 5th Oct – Food, live music and stalls
The third part of the Belconnen Showcase will take place on Friday October 5th from 4 to 8 PM, in Margaret Timpson Park in the Belconnen Town Centre. It is a free event and everyone is welcome! Over 50 of the stalls are Belconnen local businesses or operated by people who live in Belconnen. Many … Continue reading Belconnen Twilight Market Friday 5th Oct – Food, live music and stalls
Belconnen Twilight Market in Margaret Timpson Park October 5th 2018
On Friday 5 October from 4:30pm-8:30pm, Belconnen Town Centre will come to life at the Belconnen Twilight Market in Margaret Timpson Park. There will be a range of local stallholders offering everything from crafts, food, art, ceramics, candles, crystals, fairies, community groups and storytelling! There will be food trucks and music, and a place to relax around the … Continue reading Belconnen Twilight Market in Margaret Timpson Park October 5th 2018
BCC Annual General Meeting 7PM Tuesday 18 September 2018
The Annual General Meeting of the Belconnen Community Council will be held on: 7PM Tuesday 18 September 2018 at the Community Room, above the Belconnen Library, Chandler Street, Belconnen. The AGM will be held with all Committee positions declared vacant with an election held if more nominations are received, than positions to be filled. To nominate for … Continue reading BCC Annual General Meeting 7PM Tuesday 18 September 2018
May Belconnen Community Council public meeting – DV342 Town Centre Precinct Code consultation
The May 2018 public meeting of the Belconnen Community Council will be held on: 7PM Tuesday 15 May 2018 at the BCS Theatrette, Swanson Ct, Belconnen Town Centre. A brief agenda: Welcome from BCC Chair, Glen Hyde A brief update from the BCC Chair on the activities of the BCC over the past month Update from local … Continue reading May Belconnen Community Council public meeting – DV342 Town Centre Precinct Code consultation
BCC submission on a lease variation to allow a drive through takeaway next to the Belco Skate Park
24 March 2018 Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate GPO Box 365 Canberra City ACT 2601 Re: Development Application 201833271 Section 65 Block 83, Belconnen The Belconnen Community Council (BCC) strongly opposes this development application (DA) for a lease variation (LV). This DA for a LV does not meet the expectations of the community at … Continue reading BCC submission on a lease variation to allow a drive through takeaway next to the Belco Skate Park
KFC DA next to Belco Skate Park rejected by ACT Government planners
The BCC rarely oppose Development Applications. Hundreds are approved every year and people get on with making Belconnen a better place to live and do business. Occasionally a proposal lacks merit and is inappropriate, or has issues that could be resolved with consultation. Late last year DA201630298 was lodged to build a drive through takeaway … Continue reading KFC DA next to Belco Skate Park rejected by ACT Government planners
Belconnen Community Council July 18 public meeting
The BCC Public Meeting for July 2017 is on this Tuesday July 18 at 7.00PM at the Community Room above the Belconnen Library, Chandler St, Belconnen Town Centre. The meeting will commence at 7PM After welcoming members and guests, the Chair will present a short report on the previous months activities of the BCC. Following … Continue reading Belconnen Community Council July 18 public meeting
GEOCON parking in completed Republic development
GEOCON have provided the Belconnen Community Council with a document containing details of car parking in the completed Republic development. That document can be found here. The BCC should note that the Development Application lodged by GEOCON is for Stage 1 only. A special meeting will be held at the Community Room above the Belconnen … Continue reading GEOCON parking in completed Republic development
Public meeting on June 13 to discuss Section 200 Development Application
Are you interested in the development occurring on Section 200 by Geocon? It is being marketed to the public ahead of DA approval as 'Republic of Belconnen'. The development of this very large block of land in the Belconnen Town centre is one of the biggest developments in Belconnen in recent years. Initial concept drawings … Continue reading Public meeting on June 13 to discuss Section 200 Development Application