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PO Box 3701
Weston Creek ACT 2611
Telephone [02] 6288 8975
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The Weston Creek Community Council (WCCC) is a forum for residents to convey concerns to government. It is non-party political and lobbies government and bureaucrats for services and facilities for the residents of Weston Creek. It does not provide support services as it was established as a political lobby group and continues that function irrespective of the government of the day. In fulfilling this role the WCCC acts on behalf of residents (or groups of residents) to take issue with the government. In many cases particular residents or groups wish to remain anonymous and the WCCC lobbies on their behalf.

The WCCC holds open public meetings on the 4th Wednesday of the month - see Events for a timetable.

The meetings are held at The Weston Club, Liardet Street, Weston at 7.45pm. We regularly have invited speakers and politicians in attendance.

There are no membership fees for the WCCC and any resident of Weston Creek is able to contact the WCCC to seek assistance or advice. All members of the committee are volunteers and no one receives payment for any activities.

WCCC news August 2008
Formal notice of the Annual General Meeting will be advertised in the press and sent out by email. The WCCC is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference to their community. You can nominate for committee membership on this form (also in .doc format).

WCCC news July 2008
Note that the AGM will be on August 27th, and that Tim Dalton will be resigning as chair. Thanks for your hard work, Tim! Newsletter here..

Weston Primary School Site:
It appears that the Purdon report has been rejected. A new round of consultation has started, this time it is being run by GHD. WCCC Committee members attended a forum meeting on 23 June, along with approximately 60 other Weston Creek residents. GHD will close submissions on Thursday 31 July.

Molonglo: WCCC submits to the Standing Committe for Planning and the Environment.
Read the WCCC submission. Link to planning committe here. ACTPLA's original submission to the planning minister at this link (look for variation No. 281).

Traffic on Cotter Road
Will it get worse before it gets better? ACTPLA Preliminary Assessment page 102 for Proposed Transport Infrastucture. On pages 106 - 107 note that Cotter Rd additional lanes not planned until 2017 - 2021 (east bound) and 2032 - (west bound). See also ACTPLA Report on Consultation, page 15 for Woden Valley CC feedback in October 2007.

Meeting Video
At this link. Thanks to Jonathon Reynolds, GCC vice president.

General Meeting Postponed by One Week
The next meeting will be at the Weston Club on Wed June 4th at 7:45 pm. This change was forced on us by logistical issues. We apologise for the inconvenience. Page two of flyer here

New Links
Thanks to Julie Krassay for pointing out the link to the ACT residential land release program, and the Canberra Times article on the meeting between the WCCC and Andrew Barr. Thanks to Deb Nichols for pointing out ACTPLA's plans for the new suburbs of Coombs and Wright. However, improvements were on display at the Meet the Ministers function on 12th of May.

North Weston Update
Since the protest, the WCCC has met with Minister Barr and ACTPLA on two occasions, and the National Capital Authority on three occasions. We may be making some progress. Update here. Come to our next meeting at 7:45 pm ~~May 28th~~ June 4th that the Weston Club to hear the full story . Thanks again to Jonathan Reynolds for the video of the protest.

Protest Media Release
Media release now available.

Protest outside the Legislative Assembly
On Wednesday May 7th, the Weston Creek Community will be holding a protest outside the main entrance to the ACT Legislative Assembly Building on London Circuit. Be there at 12:15 pm for a 12:30 start. Full details here.

General Meeting
There was a huge turnout to the WCCC meeting of April 30th - apologies to all those who couldn't get in the room (video here - thanks Jonathon Reynolds). Petition - download your copies in pdf or in word. Keep up the momentum!

May 2008
The Territory Government has issued an invitation to "Talk face-to-face with the ACT Chief Minister and his Ministerial Colleagues". You can use this as an opportunity to discuss ideas and voice your concerns. On Monday 12th May 3:30 - 4:30 pm at the Weston Creek Community Centre (squash courts). You will need to RSVP by phoning (02) 6205-0192.
Weston Creek Community Council members are stongly encouraged to attend.

April 2008
More information is surfacing on ACTPLA's plans for Molonglo and North Weston. This map is what ACTPLA wants to do to our community! Full details of ACTPLA's submission to the planning minister at this link (look for variation No. 281). It can be different! Here is what the WCCC, the Orana school, the Bahai, and the Sikh community are suggesting instead for North Weston and Molonglo.

April 2008
Weston Creek is being ignored by ACTPLA . Have our leaders in Territory Government forgotten we exist? Join the WCCC letter writing campaign!
Instructions
Sample letter

WCCC Submissions in 2007
The last months of 2007 were a busy time for WCCC Committee members as they worked hard to get a number of important submissions lodged with the ACT Government on time. Submissions were prepared for developments in Molonglo and North Weston, the future of the Weston Primary School site and the Rivett School Site, and the bus routes.

2008 is an Election Year!
As part of our continuing program of communicating with our political represantatives, the WCCC has invited Dr. Deb Foskey, MLA to speak at our public meeting on February 27th. While WCCC is a non-political entity, we welcome this opportunity for a two way exchange of information.