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Council welcomes interim user agreement for new Byron Regional Sport and Cultural Complex

Byron Shire Council today approved at its extraordinary council meeting an interim user agreement for the Byron Regional Sport and Cultural Complex.

23 February 2012
Suffolk community asked how to spend developer money

Byron Shire Council has asked Suffolk Park residents to provide their thoughts on how to spend more than $1.5 million in developer contributions for open space and community facilities.

22 February 2012
All round(about) discussion for Suffolk Park community

Suffolk Park residents are being encouraged to have their say on how to improve the Clifford Street intersection after meeting with Council officials last night.

22 February 2012
Tree remover cut down by $11,000 fine

An Upper Main Arm property owner has been fined $11,000 after being convicted of removing 220 trees without seeking development consent from Byron Shire Council.

21 February 2012
Lighthouse Road open to two-way traffic

Lighthouse Road has reopened to both lanes of traffic for Byron Shire residents and visitors.

21 February 2012
Council clarifies future sports complex use

BYRON Shire Council has rejected media comments by a sporting organisation official that implied Council should ignore its own processes to preference his group ahead of other sports groups in the Shire.

21 February 2012
Volunteer tourism in Byron Shire – a call for ideas

Volunteer tourism is a growing phenomenon and Byron Shire is keen to become part of the world holiday experience.

17 February 2012
Were you affected by the recent heavy rainfall in January?

Byron Shire Council wants to hear from anyone who experienced flooding during the recent heavy rainfall over the past month.

15 February 2012
Wilsons Creek Road – limited to vehicles under 5 tonnes

Motor vehicles travelling on Wilsons Creek Road, past the landslip site, will be restricted to under 5 tonnes until road repairs are finalised.

15 February 2012
Council prosecutes illegal developer

BYRON SHIRE Council will seek a substantial fine for a Myocum resident after he pleaded guilty to illegal development.

14 February 2012
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