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With the ACT lockdown continuing, we hope that any of you who need assistance or support are being well looked after by neighbours, friends and relatives where possible. |
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Do you, or someone you know, need assistance due to covid? The ACT Government Access Help page lists a set of available help ranging from financial support and grocery delivery options to information for select groups (kids, indigenous, LGBTIQ+, etc) and business support. |
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BREAKING NEWS
The ACT Government has closed the toilet block at the shops in preparation for demolition work to commence on Monday (27 Sep) as part of a two month program to replace the toilets with modern, water-efficient facilities. City Services have invited the LCA (among others) to be part of discussions looking at options for artwork to go on the exterior of the building. We hope to be able to tap into your thoughts and ideas as part of that process. We’ll get back to you with more details later.
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Congratulations to Rachael of Archibald St, who wins a $25 gift voucher for being our 25th new member during our recent membership drive. Thanks to everyone else who joined. |
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Plan to Help
A major issue that has been brewing for some time within the NCCC (North Canberra Community Council) and other Community Councils is the ACT Government’s Planning System Review and Reform Project which involves a rewrite of the ACT’s planning legislation, the Territory Plan and how proposed developments will be assessed. The Community Councils are concerned that while the project is being pursued with the objective of simplifying the ACT’s planning system and making it easier to understand, the end result will be that the planning rules will be made more flexible with less controls to prevent inappropriate development. Draft legislation is due at the end of this year or early next year and it would be great if anyone could help in reviewing the proposed changes. Send us an email (contact@lyneham.org.au) if you can help. |
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We’re looking for someone, perhaps with an interest in planning issues and the way the inner north is being developed, to be an LCA representative with the NCCC (North Canberra Community Council). Flick us an email if that might be you. |
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Working Bees Join the Lyneham Commons group at their working bee on the first Sunday of each month. See their Facebook page for details. For other working bee opportunities, check the Banksia St Wetlands group Facebook page. |
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Gazebo and table for loan If you’re holding a social or community event and need an 3mx3m portable gazebo or 2m long folding table, LCA now have them for short-term loan to members. Just contact us with your dates. To avoid disappointment it’s probably best to arrange a week or two in advance. There is no charge but a refundable bond will be required. |
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 New Members We love new members, and want even more! So we’re asking you to encourage your friends and neighbours to join. The more members we have, the more support we can provide each other and the more attention we can get from our local politicians. Joining is free and open to everyone over 16 years of age, living in Lyneham or north O’Connor. Join online at lyneham.org.au/join. |
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You can always email us at contact@lyneham.org.au or go to our Facebook page.
We look forward to seeing you around the suburb some day soon!
Cheers
The LCA Committee