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Community

Arts and culture

We support our creative and cultural industries so that the whole community can enjoy arts and cultural activity. Find out more about our Arts and Culture Policy, Public Art Policy and guidelines, plus grants that nurture and support the creative life of our community.

Community health and safety

Information about emergencies such as bush fire and floods, COVID-19 and safety at home and in the community.

Community services

We provide a range of services, from our libraries to daycare and we maintain the four local cemeteries.

Community support

We provide a range of support services and facilities to assist individual people and groups across our region.

Recreation

Discover our beaches and open spaces, you can also hire our Sandcruiser wheelchair.

Sustainable living

Find out about ways to live more sustainably in Byron Shire.

Pets

Pet ownership comes with responsibilities such as registration, microchipping and having full control of your animal. Find out what you need to do and the fines that apply if you don't!

Events and venues

Apply to hold an event, book a community hall or find other Council owned venues in the Byron Shire.

Place planning

Find out about the Byron Bay and Mullumbimby Masterplans, the Bangalow Village Plan and other place planning projects.