Find out more about what’s involved in becoming a Councillor Published on 02 July 2024 Calling all Byron Shire residents who love their communities, have loads of energy, a ‘can do’ attitude and who like a challenge. The NSW Local Government elections are being held on 14 September and there are nine spots to fill in the Byron Shire Council Chambers. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Shout out to Council’s awesome bush regen team Published on 01 July 2024 Council’s small but mighty bush regeneration team is making a massive difference to the natural environment in the Byron Shire.The team is currently working on 432 hectares of bushland reserves across 90 sites. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Stormwater infrastructure upgrade at BRRC to begin shortly Published on 01 July 2024 Council will shortly begin upgrading the existing stormwater infrastructure at the Byron Resource Recovery Centre (BRRC) in preparation for future weather events and to further future proof the facility. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Main Arm Road works about to begin Published on 28 June 2024 Council will begin work on repairing Main Arm Road between Dry Creek Road and Motts Road next week (1 July 2024 – weather permitting). Tagged as: , Media Releases
Update to Development Control Plan for areas affected by floods Published on 25 June 2024 Byron Shire Council is updating a chapter of its Development Control Plan (DCP) relating specifically to areas affected by flood.The DCP sets out the guidelines for the design and assessment of developments and the proposed changes to chapter ‘C2’ relate primarily to development applications on flood prone land in the Byron Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Final week to comment on Mullumbimby’s future water supply plans Published on 25 June 2024 Public consultation on the future of Mullumbimby’s water supply has one week to go and members of the community are urged to have a say on this major infrastructure project for the town. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Federal Drive update Published on 19 June 2024 Federal Drive is now due to open in late July, after it was damaged by a major landslip in the 2022 flood event. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Call out to local artists as EoI opens for Climate Conversations 2025 Published on 18 June 2024 Byron Shire Council is calling for expressions of interest from local artists to explore the theme of ‘Rising - the growing urgency and consciousness to meet climate challenges' as part of the next Climate Conversations exhibition in 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Byron Shire balloon ban to protect wildlife and waterways Published on 18 June 2024 Byron Shire Council has introduced a ban on the use of balloons and other single-use decorations in all Council buildings, parks and outdoor areas – and for good reason according to Byron Shire Mayor Michael Lyon. Tagged as: , Media Statement