Property developers consulting with residents before lodging applications would take much of the heat out of Canberra’s development debate, ACT Government Architect Alastair Swayn says. He said a less adversarial approach than today’s development application process, of developers meeting informally with community associations to hear concerns, could lead to better…
Improving the ”walkability” of neighbourhoods and preserving green space could help improve the health of Australians, research in a report to be issued today suggests. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has synthesised research findings on a range of environmental factors which can influence human health.
The ACT Government will launch a ”unilateral” attempt this year to shake up the 20-year-old Self-Government Act in an effort to win greater self-determination for the territory. Chief Minister Jon Stanhope says that after 10 years of frustration from the Commonwealth, his Government will seek the support of the other…
Thank you for taking an interest in the Inner South Canberra Community Council. We are sending this email to let you know about the main activities of the ISCCC over the last six months since our inaugural meeting in July.
Download the ISCCC Submission on the Framework for an ACT Clean Economy Strategy as a PDF
Thank you to everyone who attended the first General Meeting of the Inner South Canberra Community Council which established the Council and adopted a Constitution. Since then the new Committee has been busy getting administrative matters in order and planning the next 12 month’s activities. Please see mail, ABN and…
