Issues related to Community Organisations, Community and Social Services
Poor community consultation, planning problems, child safety and the environmental and health impacts of Summernats burnouts were debated at Wednesday evening’s lively Election Forum, held at Pilgrim House by the North Canberra Community Council. The forum was moderated by ABC Radio’s Louise Maher.
A number of questions have been put to the parties contesting the ACT election. As at 16 Oct 12, we have received responses only from the Labor (updated) and Greens parties. Further responses will be added, time permitting, as they are provided. Click to read questions and responses » …
North Canberra residents are invited to our final Election Forum at 7.30pm on Wednesday 17 October, at Pilgrim House, corner of Northbourne Ave. and Rudd St., Civic. All parties have been invited. Labor’s Simon Corbell, Greens’ Shane Rattenbury and Caroline Lecouteur and the Motorists Party’s David Cumbers have confirmed that they will attend. The Forum will be chaired by ABC radio presenter Louise Maher. Parties’ responses to our questions on governance, town planning, community consultation, the ABC flats redevelopment, transport and road safety can be viewed on our website
The ACT Conservation Council is holding a lunch time forum (21 Sept) with some of the candidates in the forthcoming ACT Eection which you are invited to attend. See attached notice
The Watson Oval sub-committee of the Watson Community Association will be hosting a community meeting on Tuesday September 11 to discuss the refurbishment of the Watson Neighbourhood Oval. The meeting is open for all to attend and contribute ideas.
Interested Canberrans are invited by the ACT Government to provide input into the proposed boundaries for the 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit precincts in Belconnen, Civic and Tuggeranong. Following its successful introduction in Gungahlin and Woden earlier this year, the ACT Government is now introducing the reduced 40 km/h speed limit in Belconnen, Civic and Tuggeranong town centres to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
ACT Liberal election Candidates for Molonglo will attend the third North Canberra Community Council pre-election forum, at 7.30pm on Wednesday 15 August, at ACT Sports House, 100 Maitland Street, Hackett. Candidates will discuss issues affecting North Canberra. Following the election forum, Ross Triffitt of Tennis ACT will explain the redevelopment proposal for the National Sports Club in Lyneham. We will also consider the Dickson Master Plan, redevelopment plans for Pialligo and the Downer Centre, and the Wood Heaters Amendment Bill. All North Canberra residents welcome.
NCCC will be conducting its final meeting with Molonglo electoral candidates on Wednesday 17 October. Other Community Councils in the ACT with suburbs in the Molonglo electorate have planned the following pre-election meetings with candidates. For times and venues refer to the websites listed
The North Canberra Community Council will host a public forum at 7:30 on Wednesday 18 July, at ACT Sports House, 100 Maitland Street, Hackett. ACT Greens Candidates for Molonglo will attend to talk about issues affecting North Canberra residents and to answer questions from the floor from 7:30 to 8:15. A committee meeting to conduct business will follow from 8:15 to 9:30. The NCCC committee has formed a set of questions for the candidates to read prior to the meeting…
