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Latest news

Look after yourself and your friends this Schoolies

Published on 19 November 2024

Officially running from 23 to 29 November, more than 5,000 school leavers are expected to celebrate the end of their formal education in the Byron Shire this year.

Byron Shire Mayor, Sarah Ndiaye, invites all school leavers to embrace the wonder of this beautiful area.

Lawson Street re-opens after road and drainage upgraded

Published on 15 November 2024

Council has finished upgrading a section of Lawson Street between Fletcher Street and Middleton Street, as part of the Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade, and the road is now open again!

Look before you cook

Published on 08 November 2024

Byron Shire Council is promoting Food Safety Week and the theme for 2024 is Look Before You Cook.

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Public notices

Nominate to join the Access Consultative Working Group

On display until 30 November 2024

Community members are invited to apply for a position on the Access Consultative Working Group.

This group is dedicated to enhancing accessibility and inclusion within our Shire.

Summary of Financial Reports 2023 to 2024

On display until 05 December 2024

The audited financial reports and the Auditor’s reports for the period ending 30 June 2024 will be presented at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Thursday 28 November 2024.

Call for new members for Byron Masterplan Guidance Group

On display until 29 November 2024

We are looking for passionate members of the Byron Bay community to join the town’s Masterplan Guidance Group.

Expressions of Interest are now open until 29 November 2024.

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Your Say

Draft Community Engagement Strategy 2024 to 2028

This consultation closes on 24 November 2024.

Have your say on our Draft Community Engagement Strategy 2024 to 2028.

The draft strategy outlines our approach to community engagement and includes information on how we engage with our community and stakeholders.

Have your say on the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme

Submissions closing on 10 December 2024, 11:59 PM

Our latest Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme is a way to generate affordable housing in the Shire.

The Planning Proposal and Scheme 02 are currently on exhibition until 10 December 2024.

Help us update our Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Feedback closes 30 November 2024.

We are updating our Disability Inclusion Action Plan for 2025 to 2029 and we are asking for your help!

Take the survey, join the online discussion, come to a workshop, drop-in to see us.

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