Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations Inc

10/20/2026

Virginia Beach's draft state legislative agenda includes requests for enhanced authority to manage unpermitted gatherings, expand flood mitigation funding and restrict dense development in rural areas.

A central priority is "pop-up" event legislation that would grant localities emergency powers to establish "community safety zones" in response to sudden, large-scale crowds that pose public safety risks.

City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the proposals on Tuesday before a formal vote in November.

(Story by John-Henry Doucette)

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/5px9r7xe

10/20/2026

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

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10/20/2026

So, there is a website for city planners that is putting up a daily planning scenario that you can weigh in on. Visit them and see how you would vote: https://www.planningpeeps.com/daily-planning-debate.html

10/20/2026

Community Awareness: Training Exercise on October 24, 2026

On Saturday, October 24, between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., several city agencies, including Police, Virginia Beach Fire Department, Virginia Beach EMS, VBSchools, and the Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Management, will be conducting a planned training exercise at the Holland Road Annex.

Community members may see an increased number of emergency vehicles in the area during this time. This activity is part of a scheduled exercise only, and there is no cause for concern.

We appreciate the community’s understanding as we work together to stay prepared and keep Virginia Beach safe.

10/20/2026

https://www.vbcco.org/land-use-watch/

Land Use Watch Your neighborhood's early warning system Early notice of land use activity in your Council District, from the City of Virginia Beach Monthly Land Use Report. What this is Each …

10/20/2026

Check out our new website! www.vbcco.org. Pay special attention to City Watch https://www.vbcco.org/category/city-watch/ and Land Use Watch https://www.vbcco.org/land-use-watch/ sections. The page is still under construction and should be completed in a few days!

10/20/2026

Is anyone aware of this type of stipulation on a home purchase? And, the legality of a builder requring you to use their fully owned mortgage company to close on the house?

10/19/2026

Headed to a Halloween event on October 29? Take our spook-tacular train to get there! 👻

Join us for Treats on Tracks, where we're transforming the Tide for a ghostly fun ride. 🚆

Come dressed in your Halloween costume and ready to ride! 🎃

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This event is first come, first served. The train will leave Newtown Road Station promptly at 5:20pm, travel it's normal route to EVMC/Ft Norfolk and back. Attendees can board at any of the stations along the alignment. Attendees are strongly recommended to download the GoMobile app ahead of time and load their fare ($2 each way; free for kids 17 & under with a fare paying adult). Download the app now in the Apple App Store and the Google Play store.