North Canberra Community Council

BRADDON Development Application: 201630256 Address: 5 LONSDALE STREET Block: 12 Section: 28

Proposal: PROPOSAL FOR ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT – proposal to replace external shopfront with new glazed shopfront. Construction of bamboo screen and pergola in outdoor area. Period for representations closes: 18/10/2016 Click here to lodge a representation Click here to view the plans

LYNEHAM Development Application: 201630226 Address: 3, 5 & 7 MURDOCH STREET Block: 1 Section: 52

Proposal: PROPOSAL FOR MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT – Demolition of the existing dwellings and the construction of twelve (12) new two storey dwellings with underground parking and associated works. Lease variation to consolidate blocks 1, 2 and 3, and to allow 12 dwellings. Period for representations closes: 24/10/2016 Click here to lodge a representation Click here to view the plans

TURNER Development Application: 201630192 Address: 54 MCCAUGHEY STREET Block: 2 Section: 66

Proposal: PROPOSAL FOR ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO EXISTING OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY – construction of new external deck and covered awning, new ramps and stairs to meet access requirements and associated works. Period for representations closes: 24/10/2016 Click here to lodge a representation Click here to view the plans

CITY Development Application: 201630169 Address: NO ADDRESS Block: 1 Section: 96

Proposal: PROPOSAL FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT – Demolition of existing carpark and construction of a 5 level basement parking structure and associated verge works for utility services. Period for representations closes: 24/10/2016 Click here to lodge a representation Click here to view the plans

AINSLIE Development Application: 201630090 Address: 7 PATERSON STREET Block: 15 Section: 13

Proposal: PROPOSAL FOR SECONDARY RESIDENCE – construction of a new single storey dwelling in addition to existing dwelling, additional carports, landscaping and associated works. Period for representations closes: 31/10/2016 Click here to lodge a representation Click here to view the plans

Video and audio recordings of ‘Quiz your candidates forum 20 September

Video and audio recordings of the ‘Quiz your candidates’ forum on 20 September are now available online: * Video from a camera located near the centre of the hall: https://youtu.be/76KnhNFMANo * Wide angle video from a camera located at the side of the hall: https://youtu.be/VZ67HoGXxks * High quality audio: https://drive.google.com/open? id= 0B3rQNPoFzlTeUDJ1eTBIX1lDcTA (downloadable, 80 MB)

Heritage Election Forum – 22 Sep 16

The National Trust of Australia (ACT) invites you to a public Heritage Election Forum: Date: Thursday 22 September 2016 Time: 7-9pm Location: St Johns Church Hall, Constitution Avenue Reid This is a prime opportunity for Political Parties to outline their proposed Heritage policies and initiatives for the next term of government. Presentations will be made by: ACT Labor (Mr Gentleman) ACT Liberal – (Rep TBA) ACT Greens –(Rep TBA) Canberra Community Voters Party (Mr Farmer) Independent – Marea Fatseas Each speaker will make a presentation (approx. 15mins) and there will be a general Q&A session. More information: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/news/heritage-election-forum-22-september-2016/

Election survey

Here is your opportunity to tell us what you want from the next ACT Government, so that we can tell the candidates for the ACT Election on 15 October. Please take five minutes to complete out Election survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K73M7C2 We will present the initial results at our Election Forum on 20 September, and publish the final results closer to the election.