With the passage of the new Planning Act last week, the Belconnen Community Council was glad to see the inclusion of key amendments that we lobbied for. These amendments addressed our concerns about community consultation and pre-DA consultation. These changes prioritized the voices of our community in the planning process, and we are grateful for … Continue reading Community Announcement: Planning Act Amendments and Community Engagement
BCC July Public Meeting – Geocon site shutdown and Buy Nothing
This month we are looking at the Buy Nothing movement, and the Geocon Republic shutdown and its impacts on the community.
Submissions to ACT Government on Kippax DV361 close Friday June 28th
The Belconnen Community Council are working hard to achieve the best outcome from this process, and although DV361 and the Kippax Masterplan have not met community expectations, with a poor community return compared to the massive commercial benefit, the strong community response has not gone unnoticed by the ACT Government. A better result can occur if the community demands it.
MAY BCC Public Meeting 21 May 2019 – The Kippax Master Plan and DV 361- benefits and impacts
All members of the public are invited to attend the May Public Meeting of the Belconnen Community Council at Kippax Raiders Club on Hardwicke Cres, Holt on Tuesday May 21 to discuss the benefits and impacts of the Kippax Master Plan and DV361
Kippax Master Plan and DV 361 Update: Submission deadline extended and Planning Minister responds to questions about the Kippax Master Plan, DV 361 and the loss of public open space
Following the April public meeting of the Belconnen Community Council, held to discuss the benefits and problems with the Kippax Master Plan, Draft Variation 361 (that enables the loss of public open space for a shopping centre). Greens MLA Caroline Le Couteur (who attended the meeting), undertook to ask questions about the issues raised by … Continue reading Kippax Master Plan and DV 361 Update: Submission deadline extended and Planning Minister responds to questions about the Kippax Master Plan, DV 361 and the loss of public open space
Kippax Master Plan Information and Documents
In March 2019 the ACT Government released the Kippax Master Plan and DV 361, the associated Draft Variation to amend the Territory plan, required for the public open space to be sold off for use as a shopping centre. Documents relating to the process and the community responses, are available here.
Belconnen Community Council April Public Meeting – The Kippax Masterplan and DV 361 benefits and impacts – Tuesday 16 April 7PM to 9PM
April Public Meeting of the BCC, discussing the Kippax Masterplan and DV 361 benefits and impacts
Belconnen Community Council March Public Meeting
This month there are three presentations of interest to Belconnen residents - redevelopment plans for the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets, MLA Suzanne Orr talking about Giralang and Kaleen issues, and open discussion on budget priorities for the Belconnen Community Council budget submission
BCC February Public Meeting – 19 Feb
Belconnen Community Council February 2019 Public Meeting The monthly public meeting of the Belconnen Community Council will be held on: 7PM Tuesday 19 February 2019 at the Community Room, above the Belconnen Library, Chandler Street, Belconnen. AgendaThis month there are three presentations of interest to Belconnen residents:7 - 7.15 PM Chairs report7.15 - 7.30 PM Any MLA … Continue reading BCC February Public Meeting – 19 Feb
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