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Latest news

Work on Tennyson Street extension to start in early February

Published on 23 January 2025

Council will start work on an extension of Tennyson Street in Byron Bay in early February 2025, in preparation for the construction of the NSW Government’s new emergency services precinct in Gilmore Crescent.

In December last year the NSW Government announced plans for the $28 million facility which will house the Police and Fire and Rescue NSW.

Six local events share $26k Council funding

Published on 21 January 2025

Six local projects have been successful in securing Events and Festival Sponsorship funding from Byron Shire Council for 2025, giving the local community some great events and festivals to look forward to.

Kids are loving new ‘spider web’ at Heritage Park

Published on 20 January 2025

A new piece of play equipment at Heritage Park in Mullumbimby is being put to the test by local children.

The ‘spider web’, designed to test the climbing skills of older children, was installed as part of the $850,000 upgrade of Heritage Park, along with other smaller features designed to encourage imaginative and nature-based play.

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Public notices

Exhibition of Designated Development at 23 Marine Parade, Byron Bay

On display until 20 February 2025

Development application (DA) 10.2024.507.1 proposing demolition of existing structures, construction of a new dwelling to form dual occupancy (detached) with strata subdivision to create two allotments at 23 Marine Parade, Byron Bay is on exhibition.

Exhibition of Nominated Integrated Development

On display until 20 February 2025

Review of determination (refusal) of a development application (DA) 10.2023.287.2 proposing temporary extension to existing coastal protection works at 144 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay is on exhibition.

Expressions of interest for Water & Sewer Advisory Committee members

On display until 09 February 2025

We're calling for nominations for community members to join our Water & Sewer Advisory Committee for the 2024 to 2028 Council term.

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Your Say

New Federal Village Heritage Area and Items

Information sessions to be held Friday 7 February 2025

Read about the proposal for a Heritage Conservation Area and additional Heritage Items.

We are offering face-to-face meetings with Federal property owners affected by the Heritage Conservation Area and additional Items planning proposal.

Draft Community Strategic Plan 2035

Feedback closes 9 February 2025.

Provide feedback on the Byron Shire Community Strategic Plan to guide the next ten years in Byron Shire.

Consultation closes 9 February 2025.

New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores Place Plan

Feedback closed 6 September.

A Place Plan is being developed with the communities from New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores.

Check out a summary of feedback from Stage 1, captured earlier this year.

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