Public Exhibition

The following documents are currently on public exhibition:

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

2008-11 Draft Management Plan and Budget

Please note that submissions have now closed.  The Draft Management Plan and Budget will be reported to Council at an Extraordinary Meeting to be held on 19 June 2008.

  • 2008-11 Draft Management Plan and Budget
  • Draft Budget 2008-2009
  • Draft 2008-2011 Management Plan Overview
  • Draft Fees and Charges 2008-2009

Enquiries:

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Waiving of Fees under S356 Local Government Act 1993 - East of Everything Series 2

Council resolved on the 26 June 2008 that it waive the filming fees under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 for the ABC Series 2 production of East of Everything on the basis that is provides:

  1. positive economic opportunities for the Shire in terms of accommodation, spending on equipment, products and services;
  2. employment and training for local people involved in the creative industries;
  3. future opportunities for the merging creative industries in the region and employment for local people working in the film industry; and
  4. positive promotion for Byron Shire.

It also resolved to identify the application fee of $260 as a S356 donation.

Section 356 (2) of the Local Government Act states:

A proposed recipient who acts for private gain is not ineligible to be granted financial assistance but must not receive any benefit under this section until at least 28 days’ public notice of the council’s proposal to pass the necessary resolution has been given.

Submissions Close: Thursday 28 August 2008

Enquiries:

  • Gayle McCallum
    • 02 6687 6550

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Draft Plan of Management for Water Lily Park Ocean Shores

Byron Shire Council has resolved at its Ordinary meeting of 22 May 2008 to exhibit the draft Plan of Management for the following land:

  • Lot 175 DP 238456 Water Lily Park Ocean Shores

The draft Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the community land management provisions of the Local Government Act and is on exhibition from 24 July to 21 August 2008. Copies are available below or at Community Access Points around the Shire.

Submissions on the draft Plan, which provides for the future management for Water Lily Park at OceanShores, may be made in writing to the General Manager.

Submissions Close: Thursday 28 August 2008 4.00pm

Enquiries:

  • Anne McLean
    • 02 6685 9340 or 02 6626 7320

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Agistment of Animals On Part Lot 22 DP 1073165

Council is seeking expressions of interest from parties interested in agisting livestock on its land adjacent to the Mullumbimby Recreation Ground.

Council has approximately 21 hectares available for agistment.  The land is available for lease for one year, with a possibility of extension.  Interested parties are invited to inspect the land.

Lessees will be required to hold public liability insurance to the value of $10 million naming Council as an interested party.

Offers to lease all or some of this land should be submitted to Council’s tender box, Station Street Mullumbimby, along with the details of your offer, including the monthly GST inclusive price you are willing to pay. 

Submission Close: Thursday 25 September 2008

Enquiries:

  • Sam Harris
    • 02 6626 7000

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Proposed Lease to Mullumbimby Community Gardens Association - Part Lot 22 DP 1073165

Council proposes to enter in a 5 year lease agreement with Mullumbimby Community Gardens Association for the establishment of a community garden over an area of approximately 2 hectares of community land adjacent to the Mullumbimby Recreation Ground.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 interested parties are invited to make submissions about this proposal.

The proposed lease is on exhibition for a period of 28 days and is available at Community Access Points around the Shire or on Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/PublicExhibition/

Written submissions must be addressed to the  

General Manager

Byron Shire Council

PO Box 219

Mullumbimby NSW 2482

All submissions must be clearly marked “Proposed Lease – Mullumbimby Community Gardens Association”.

Submissions Close: Thursday 25 September 2008

Enquiries:

  • Sam Harris
    • 02 6626 7000

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