Byron Shire Council

Expression of Interest: Market Stalls and Entertainers (Buskers) for New Years’ Eve

Byron Shire Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from market stallholders and community groups to operate on New Years Eve 2009/10. Market stalls and entertainment will operate in Apex Park near Main Beach in Byron Bay from 6pm to midnight, Thursday 31December 2009.

Expressions of interest are sought for market stalls, particularly those which feature local home made/ home grown or value added items.

Expressions of interest are also sought for buskers to perform during the evening, particularly from buskers which appeal to a broad range of audiences and are appropriate for families. Buskers may need to obtain a Busking Permit.

Stallholders Fees:

Food stalls $150
Craft stalls $80
Community Groups FREE

Busking Permit Fees:

One off application fee $20
Permit $26 per month OR
Permit $100 per annum

• Expression of Interest form - Marketstall holders 24KB
• Expression of Interest form - Buskers 22KB

Submissions close: Friday 18 December 2009 5.00pm

Invitation for Submission of Street Stall Dates 2010 for Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads and Bangalow

Interested organisations are invited to apply in writing for street stall allocations for Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads and Bangalow for the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2010.  In accordance with Council's Policy 5.36, a maximum of three (3) street stalls per organisation will be allowed and only organisations affiliated with the township concernedshall be allowed to conduct street stalls in that township.  Special consideration may be given to organisations with no specific affiliations e.g. the Royal Blind Society.

One application only shall be accepted from each organisation.  The application may also indicate second or third preferences for the date requested.  Please enclose a copy of your organisations Public Liability Insurance Policy with your application.

The Sale of Raffle Tickets

Consent to sell raffle tickets on the street no longer requires the permission of Council UNLESS a table or a display is necessary to promote the raffle.  The raffle then constitutes a street stall and Council consent is required.

Organisations interested in applying for street stall allocations should apply in writing to The General Manager, Byron Shire Council PO Box 219 Mullumbimby  NSW  2482.

Council Meeting

The following meetings of Council are scheduled to be held at Station Street, Mullumbimby.

Thursday 26 November 2009

9.00am - Strategic Planning Committee Meeting

• Far North Coast Weeds
• Community Strategic Plan - Proposed Way Forward
• Station Street Affordable Housing Report
• Youth Council Briefing
• Draft Asset Management Plans and Long Term Financial Strategy
• DRAFT Tweed Street Master Plan
• PLAN NING - New Local Environmental Plan Proposals under the Gateway Process
• Inter-agency meeting to review issues of Unapproved Rural Development
• Northern Rivers Carpooling Program - Continuation of council support

This is the public notice required to invoke the Committee's powers to determine the above matters under delegation in accordance with Council's Code of Meeting Practice.

This meeting is open to the public.

The above listed items is subject to change. The agenda for this meeting is available at community access points and on Council's website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/meeting prior to the meeting.

1.00pm - Extraordinary Meeting

• Annual Report and State of the Environment Report
• Recreational Water Monitoring Funding

Requests for public access on any item in the Extraordinary Meeting Agenda must be lodged with the General Manager or Mayor by 12 noon on the working day prior to the meeting.  Public Access will be heard at 9.00am on the day of the meeting.  Please note that Public Access sessions are recorded as a result of Council Resolution 08-638.

The above list of items is subject to change. The agenda for this meeting is available at community access points and on Council's website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/meeting prior to the meeting.

Enquiries: Melissa Moore 02 6626 7120 or Lisa Brennan 02 6626 7122 or email public.access@byron.nsw.gov.au

Section 356 Donation Granted

Amusement Rides for New Years’ Eve

Byron Shire Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from amusement ride operators to operate on New Years Eve 2009/10. Amusement rides will operate from late afternoon on Thursday 31 December 2009 to no later than 1am 1January, 2010.

Expressions of interest are invited that address the criteria as specified in Regulation 72 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. Proof of all necessary registrations and licences should be submitted, including the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 conditions (if any), log books and insurance details and details of each amusement ride proposed.

Fees: a fee is to be negotiated with any successful provider.

Expression of Interest forms and further information can be found on Council's website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/expressions-of-interest

Enquiries: Joanne McMurtry 02 6626 7213

• Expression of Interest Information 26KB

Submissions close: Friday 4 December 2009 5.00pm

Public Exhibition: Filming on Council Owned and Controlled Land Policy

Council at its Extraordinary Meeting held on 15 October 2009 and Ordinary Meeting held on 22 October resolved to place the above Policiy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for the making of public submissions.

The Policy are available for perusal at Council's Administration Office, Community Access Points around the Shire and on Council's website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition

Enquiries: Sam Harris 02 6626 7300

Submissions close: Thursday 17 December 2009

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.

Public Exhibition: Busking Policy

Council at its Extraordinary Meeting held on 15 October 2009 and Ordinary Meeting held on 22 October resolved to place the above Policiy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for the making of public submissions.

The Policy are available for perusal at Council's Administration Office, Community Access Points around the Shire and on Council's website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition

Enquiries: Wayne Bertram 02 6626 7065

• Draft Busking Policy 551KB

Submissions close: Thursday 17 December 2009

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.

Expression of Interest: Busking

At Council's Ordinary Meeting held on 22 October it resolved to call for expressions of interest for suitably qualified musicians and street performers to form a pool of mentors to act as adjudicators for busking approvals and periodically observe the busker to ensure compliance and give constructive, mentoring feedback to assist in the development of the artist, especially to young performers.

Any suitably qualified musicians and street performers wanting to express an interest in forming a pool of mentors are request to do so by the 17 December 2009, in writing including details of qualifications.  All expression of interests should be addressed to:

The General Manager
"Expression of Interest - Busking"
PO Box 219
MULLUMBIMBY NSW 2482

Enquiries: Wayne Bertram 02 6626 7065

Submissions close: Thursday 17 December 2009