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Media releases - November 2011

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Byron Shire Council celebrates International Day of People with a Disability

BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL is pleased to support a range of events being held this week as part of International Day of People with a Disability 2011 (IDPwD). 

30 November 2011
Public meeting keeps traffic debate flowing

BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL hosted a positive, public meeting last night in Byron Bay regarding the various traffic issues affecting the town, including the long-debated town bypass and the potential advent of paid parking.

30 November 2011
Council calls for 2012 Australia Day Local Citizen of the Year nominations

Byron Shire Council is calling for nominations for the 2012 Australia Day Local Citizen of the Year. 

Byron Shire Mayor Jan Barham said the nominations were a wonderful opportunity for the Shire to acknowledge community members who have made a difference to the region. 

29 November 2011
Testing the Water

AS the Byron Shire community heads back to the surf or their favourite swimming spots for another hot summer, they can do so knowing all about the quality of their beaches. 

29 November 2011
Council’s jaws set on feral animals

BYRON Shire’s feral animals are on notice, with Council successfully commencing its new trapping program.

29 November 2011
Sleep right overnight in the Byron Shire

WITH the holiday season fast approaching, Byron Shire Council will be enforcing local laws to ensure the area’s visitors use sustainable accommodation that assists tourism operators while also protecting resident amenity.

29 November 2011
Creative young talent wanted by Byron Shire Council

If you like to paint, draw, take photographs or you are handy with digital media, then Byron Shire Council is keen to have your work entered in its Youth Arts Project competition.

23 November 2011
Byron Bay traffic - Public Meeting

Many Shire residents have been held up in traffic in Byron Bay or found it hard to find a car park.

18 November 2011
New Year's Eve – market stall holders wanted

Byron Shire Council is seeking market stall holders for its low key family friendly 2011 Byron Bay New Year’s Eve event.

18 November 2011
Draft Markets Policy on public exhibition

Byron Shire Council’s draft Markets on Council Owned and/or Controlled Land Policy, together with the draft Expression of Interest for Market Licences, is on public exhibition from today until Friday 23 December

17 November 2011
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