Oaks Estate Party Sunday 24 November 2013
The Oaks Estate community festival/party commences at 4pm on Sunday the 24th November at Gillespie Park.
ISCCC 2013 AGM
On Tuesday 26 November, the ISCCC is holding its 2013 AGM. Do come to the Italo Australian Club in Franklin St, Forrest at 7pm. Attached is the Agenda, notice of a motion to change the constitution to enable internet banking., a nomination form and a membership form. Voting status will…
Chairman’s Chronicle Column
As a peak group the Inner South Canberra Community Council usually focusses on high level, strategic issues that affect the amenity of and quality of life in our suburbs. But it is good to remember that the things we take for granted about our local environment are often hard won…
Chairman’s Chronicle Column
On Friday 13 September the Inner South Canberra Community Council and a deputation of Symonston residents met with Shane Rattenbury MLA to express concerns about the proposed establishment of a new animal care and protection facility at Symonston, which will combine the functions of the RSPCA and ACT Domestic Animal…
ACT Draft Water Strategy – ISCCC Submission
The ISCCC provided a submission to the ACT Government on 29 August 2013 in response to the call for comments on the ACT Draft Water Strategy. In its submission ISCCC recognizes that water management is a complex and important matter and endorses the concept of integrating the management of all…
New ACTION bus network – comments invited until 14/10/13
Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, today invited the community to provide feedback on the proposed changes to ACTION’s bus service.
Chairman’s Chronicle column
The past month has been another extremely busy one for the Inner South Canberra Community Council. We remain concerned about the quality of building certification processes in Canberra and the process for approval of exempt developments. We continue to pursue our concerns with ACT Government and will let you know…
ACT Government Architect speaking on 23 October 2013
Professor Alastair Swayn, the inaugural ACT Government Architect, has accepted the invitation of the Griffith Narrabundah Community Association to speak at Griffith Community Hall, Stuart Street, Griffith at 7 pm on Wednesday 23 October 2013. Professor Swayn’s role is to provide leadership and advice to the Government and its agencies…
Water Sensitive Urban Design Review including the Waterways: WSUD Code
The Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate, Simon Corbell MLA, is inviting the community to have their say on the ACT: Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Review which will include a detailed review on the regulations impacting on water-related development decisions including the Waterways: Water Sensitive Urban Design…
Next stage of Manuka oval revamp surfaces
from Canberra Chronicle 23 July 2013 Work has begun on the next phase of the redevelopment of Manuka Oval, starting with the replacement of the playing surface. More…
Chairman’s Chronicle Column
Many matters of importance to local residents in the inner south are the responsibility of the national authorities, rather than Territory Government. With this in mind the Inner South Canberra Community Council will be seeking to engage actively with the ACT’s Federal political candidates in the lead up to the…
Public consultation on draft ACT Water Strategy 2013
The Draft ACT Water Strategy is now out for public consultation. The ACT Government is now seeking your comment on a revised strategy, Water for the Future – Striking the Balance The ACT Government Water Policy team will be conducting a community consultation workshop in Griffith on Tuesday 30 July…