Annoucement & Draft Agenda: NCCC Public Meeting (16 June 2010)

The North Canberra Community Council will be holding their June Monthly meeting: Date: Wednesday, 16 June 2010, Time: 19:30 Venue: ACT Sportshouse, 100 Maitland Street, Hackett. Topic: Development & Planning Issues Guest Speakers Ewan Brown, Regional Development Australia (RDA) – ACT Introduction to RDA-ACT & Regional Strategic Planning Chris Beer, ACTPLA, – DV302 – Proposed Community Facility Zone Changes to the Territory Plan

Call for applications – 2011 ACT Festival Fund (closing 05 July 2010)

The ACT Government is inviting applications to the ACT Festival Fund for festival activities that take place in 2011. The ACT Government, through the ACT Festival Fund, supports a diverse range of festivals that reflect the wide range of community interests and activities that enrich the experience of living in Canberra. The ACT Festival Fund is highly competitive and applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their proposal with Special Events staff who will be able to provide assistance with your application prior to its submission. Appointments are essential by contacting Rebecca Gaukroger on 02 6205 7141 to book a time. …

Information Session: An easier path to home ownership for public housing tenants (17/18 May 2010)

Public housing tenants can now apply to purchase their existing home under the ACT Government’s new‘ Shared Equity Scheme’. One of Australia’s largest building societies IMB Limited will provide first mortgage finance to tenants purchasing their properties under the scheme. Tenants who are unable to afford to buy the full value of their home can buy a percentage of it. Housing ACT will retain the remaining percentage until it is also purchased by the tenant. Information sessions: When: Monday 17 May 2010 (from 6.30pm – 8.00pm) Where: The Tuggeranong Library, Cowlishaw Street Tuggeranong When: Tuesday 18 May 2010 (from 6.30pm …

Corroboree Park management plan – Public Meeting (17 May 2010)

The ACT Government is hosting a public meeting with Ainslie residents to update them on the park management plan being developed for Corroboree Park. The park management plan, which is expected to be completed next month, and recognises the historic values of the park will outline the measures needed to maintain a healthy treed landscape for future generations. When: Monday 17 May 2010 (5.30pm – 7.00pm) Where: Community Hall in Corroboree Park, Ainslie For more information contact Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.