Submission into the size of the ACT Assembly
The ISCCC Chair, Gary Kent made a submission on 3 March 2013 to the Expert Reference Group on the Size of the Assembly calling for an increase in the size of the ACT Legislative Assembly. More…
Category: Issues
The ISCCC takes on matters on behalf of its Member Groups that impact on the inner south Canberra area.
Can’t see Forrest for the cars
From the Canberra Chronicle 26 February 2013 Changes will be made to parking zones surrounding Forrest Primary School after parking has become virtually impossible during peak school times. More…
Call for a new plan parked
From the City Chronicle 23 February 2013 ACT Liberals Steve Doszpot has accused the ACT government of being in denial about parking problems surrounding Manuka Oval. More…
Yarralumla development plans hit a brick wall
From Canberra Times 2 February 2013 The ACT government is being forced to rethink its development plans for the historic Yarralumla brickworks after more heritage protection was confirmed this week for the site. Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/yarralumla-development-plans-hit-a-brick-wall-20130201-2dqma.html#ixzz2LJebD0Dd
Cushions fail to calm residents
From City Chronicle 15 January 2013 The ACT Government has spent an additional $30,000 modifying speed cushions on Flinders Way residents say they never wanted. More…
Protests over Deakin McMansions
From Canberra Times 3 January 2013 Planning codes permitting over-scaled new homes in inner Canberra serve individual self-interest ahead of community interest, says the Deakin Residents Association. More…
Oaks Estate
The ISCCC has written to the Chief Minister on 30 November 2012 seeking more ACT Government involvement to ensure a good planning result for Oaks Estate. More (PDF 6.2Mb)… The ISCCC also published a letter in the Canberra Times
Support for Oaks Estate
Letter to the Editor, Canberra Times Canberra is a relatively new city and it is vital we protect our comparatively few heritage precincts for the benefit of future generations.
Work to bump up speed safety
From City Chronicle 11 December 2012 Work will soon begin to improve the traffic safety measures on Flinders Way… City Chronicle 11 December 2012
ACT Strategic Cycle Network Plan – REMINDER CONSULTATION PERIOD CLOSES ON 19 DECEMBER 2012
The ACT Government is currently undertaking a project designed to develop a cycle network that will enable more people to ride a bike for exercise, recreation and travel to and from work and school and improve capacity for all users. To date, thanks to your input, preliminary options for strategically…
Comments not so diplomatic
From City Chronicle 4 December 2012 Racist submissions about the proposal to make Stirling Ridge a site for diplomatic estates have been condemned by the National Capital Authority as sinister. City Chronicle 4/12/12
Developer’s Kingston planning challenge ‘lacks standing’
from Canberra Times 29 November 2012 A Supreme Court judge has thrown out a challenge to the government’s contentious proposal to curtail rights of appeal in the Kingston Foreshore precinct. Last year, Planning Minister Simon Corbell moved to ban third-party planning appeals to the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal for…