North Canberra Community Council

Public forum – ACT Greens 'active transport' discussion paper

The ACT Greens will be holding a public forum on  their ‘active transport’ policy discussion paper. The ACT Greens define ‘Active transport’ as physically active travelling. In particular, it refers to walking and cycling. When more people travel by active transport, a city becomes healthier, more vibrant, as well as more economically and environmentally sustainable. They are asking the question  – what needs to happen here in the ACT to get more people travelling by ‘active transport’? When: Wednesday 12 May, 12.15pm (for 12.30pm start). Where: Reception room, Legislative Assembly (front entrance), London Circuit, Civic

Mother's Day Party in the Park 2010 (09 May 2010)

The Department of Territory and Municipal Services as part of their ’round town initiative is hosting the ‘Mother’s Day Party in the Park 2010’ event which will feature an amazing stage show line-up: Date: Sunday 9 May Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm Where: Glebe Park, Canberra City Cost: Free Event Celebrate mum’s special day with a fun family outing in one of Canberra’s most beautiful urban parks. There’ll be market stalls, special giveaways and pampering opportunities for mum. The packed program includes:

ACT BUDGET 2010-2011

The ACT Budget documents as presented in the ACT Legislative Assembly on Tuesday 4 May 2010 can be located at the following web address: http://www.treasury.act.gov.au/budget/budget_2010/

Keeping Canberra’s trees safe (May-August 2010)

The ACT Government advises the community that work is set to commence on Monday 3 May 2010 for the removal of dead and hazardous trees across Canberra. In all cases tree removal is the last option and the Government has first considered whether pruning or corrective tree surgery work could sensibly be undertaken. While most of the trees in this latest tree removal program are dead, largely as a result of the ongoing drought, some ‘green’ trees will be removed which have been assessed as posing an unacceptable safety risk to the public. These trees have been pruned regularly during …

Invitation to Comment: Community Aviation Consultation Groups – Draft guildelines (closing 28 May 2010)

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government is seeking community input from the North Canberra Community Council (and others) on draft guidelines for Community Aviation Consultation Groups for the leased federal airports. The establishment of Community Aviation Consultation Groups was an initiative of the National Aviation Policy White Paper. Comments on the draft guidelines are sought by close of business 28 May 2010.

Development Applications in the North Canberra district open to public comment for 30 April 2010

Each week, the North Canberra Community Council is sent a weekly summary of all new significant development applications that are also notified in the Canberra Times and on ACTPLA’s website at the following link: http://apps.actpla.act.gov.au/pubnote/index.asp The latest development applications lodged for the North Canberra area and open for comment include: