ISCCC calls for better community engagement on local area planning
ISCCC Chair, Marea Fatseas, called for better community engagement on planning for our suburbs at a public forum on 10 September organised by the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis (IGPA). Over 400 people attended the public forum, introduced by Jon Stanhope, at which a keynote address was delivered by Jack Waterford. The Lake Burley Click for full article
THE IMPACT OF PLANNING DECISIONS ON CANBERRA’S HERITAGE VALUES AND URBAN FORM
This IGPA Seminar will discuss the role of community councils and community groups interested in specific planning and/or heritage issues. The Seminar will particularly explore the adequacy and appropriateness of community consultation processes in planning decisions across the Territory, and improvements deemed necessary to those processes.
Community feedback conveyed to Government on the proposed new ACT bus network
The ISCCC has conveyed feedback to the ACT Government on the proposed new bus network received from participants at the ISCCC’s public forum on 30 July, the Old Narrabundah Community Council’s public forum on 29 July, and directly from residents
ISCCC has its say on the future of the Community Contributions Scheme for ACT Clubs
The ISCCC has highlighted some of the issues that need to be considered in planning for the future of this scheme, which directs a percentage of clubs’ gaming revenue into community activities.
ISCCC response to Inquiry into Nature in our City
The ISCCC has made several recommendations aimed at ensuring that important environmental values are maintained as Canberra urbanises
ISCCC Comments on Proposed Waste Feasibility Study Roadmap and Recommendations
The Inner South Canberra Community Council (ISCCC) has provided brief comments on the proposed Waste Feasibility Study Roadmap and Recommendations.
Public Forum 10 Jul 18 – Transport
The next public forum on Tuesday 10 July will be about the Light Rail Stage 2 and the new bus network. Click for more.
Proposed Waste Facility Fyshwick EIS Application 20170053
The Council has made a submission regarding the Proposed Waste Facility Fyshwick EIS Application 20170053. Council consider that the proposed facility is the wrong solution in the wrong location.
ISCCC Submission: Stage 2 of the ACT Light Rail Project
ISCCC submission highlights some of the issues raised with us by member residents’ groups, associate members, and at our public forum last year
Have your say on waste
The ACT generates approximately one million tonnes of waste each year. The government plans to lift the resource recovery of waste from 70% to 90% by 2025 and is seeking our views and ideas to make this happen.
Tell the Government what you think about the proposed Fyshwick waste transfer station
If it is approved by the ACT Government, the proposed waste transfer station just off Ipswich Street in Fyshwick will have a significant effect not only on residents of the inner south, but on all those Canberrans who shop in Fyshwick.
Submission on the ACT’s Climate Strategy to a Net Zero Emissions Territory
The ISCCC supports the government’s policy of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. To be successful we must have strong government leadership and are recommending a series of actions that should be taken towards achieving the Zero Emissions goal. Read the ISCCC submission.
