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
July 2017 BCC Newsletter and public meeting Agenda
The July 2017 BCC Newsletter and public meeting agenda can be found here. You can subscribe to our newsletter by using the button on our website.
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
University of Canberra design students ideas about improving Belconnen – prize to be awarded at August BCC Public Meeting
Earlier in 2017, the Belconnen Community Council as part of its Belco50 program, created a competition in conjunction with the University of Canberra's School of Design with the intention of generating ideas that could be used to benefit Belconnen. The winner of the competition will be announced at theAugust BCC Public meeting by BCC Chair … Continue reading University of Canberra design students ideas about improving Belconnen – prize to be awarded at August BCC Public Meeting
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
BCC March public meeting – Kippax Raiders 21 March 7.30PM
Belconnen Community Council Inc. General Meeting 21 March 2017, 7:30 – 9:00 pm Venue: Kippax Raiders Club, Hardwick Cres, Holt AGENDA 7:30 pm Welcome & and call for apologies BCC Chair, Elizabeth Hirst 7:35 pm Chairs report, BCC Chair, Elizabeth Hirst 7:45 pm Kippax Master Plan ACT Government planner Helena Seabrot, or her manager will … Continue reading BCC March public meeting – Kippax Raiders 21 March 7.30PM
BCC February Public Meeting – Tuesday 21 Feb 7.30PM
The very first public meeting of the Belconnen Community Council will be held at 7.30PM on 21 February 2017 at the Community Room, Belconnen Library. This month we will have two speakers: - Attorney General Gordon Ramsay MLA on public art in Belconnen - Amanda Doelle on Canberra Pet Rescue (cat rescue) A brief agenda: 7.30 - Meeting Open … Continue reading BCC February Public Meeting – Tuesday 21 Feb 7.30PM
Water Police Building Open Day 26 Feb 2017 – 1 to 5 PM
This is your last chance to see this building before demolition! The ACT Government through the Land Development Agency have agreed to let the Belconnen Community Council and the Belco50 committee host an open day prior to demolition. There will be a sausage sizzle provided by the Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts and face painting and … Continue reading Water Police Building Open Day 26 Feb 2017 – 1 to 5 PM
Belconnen Community Council submission for the 2017-18 ACT Budget
In December 2016 the BCC provided a comprehensive submission to the ACT Government covering short and long-‐term budget items it has identified that can best serve Belconnen residents, workers and visitors. The BCC submission has a distinct concentration on the capital infrastructure priorities the Government should consider implementing in the next four years. … Continue reading Belconnen Community Council submission for the 2017-18 ACT Budget