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Council to trial innovative technology to reduce water leakage in pipe

Published on 22 March 2019

Celebrating World Water Day, Byron Shire Council announced it will become one of the first councils in NSW to trial a new technology from the UK that has been proven to reduce bursts in water pipes by 40%, cut leaks by 20% and minimise water wastage and disruptions to community water services.

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Come and take part in Byron Shire’s SEASIDE SCAVENGE

Published on 22 March 2019

Byron Shire Council is partnering with Seaside Scavenge to host a community event designed to clean up our beaches and waterways.

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Watering the grass is getting technical

Published on 20 March 2019

Watering the grass in some of the Byron Shire’s busiest parks is going high tech with new irrigation systems being installed.

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Byron Bay’s Butler Street Reserve to be locked at night

Published on 18 March 2019

In an effort to stop overnight camping and anti-social behaviour Byron Shire Council will be locking the Butler Street Reserve in Byron Bay every night from 25 March 2019.

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Detailed vision sought on proposed redevelopment of South Byron STP

Published on 15 March 2019

Council’s proposed redevelopment of the former South Byron Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) site at 1 Broken Head Road in Byron Bay took a step forward this week with Council inviting a shortlist of four proponents to participate in a selective Request for Tender (RFT) for the site.

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How do you think our community buildings measure up?

Published on 12 March 2019

Whether it’s using a public toilet, attending meetings at your local community centre, going to the library to loan a book or taking a karate lesson in a nearby hall, Council wants to find out more about your experience of using council-owned buildings.

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Council takes action on illegal dwellings

Published on 08 March 2019

Byron Shire Council is reminding residents about the serious consequences of unlawful building works, following its recent success in the Byron Bay Local Court concerning the conversion of a garage into a habitable dwelling without development consent.

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Talking Future Tourism campaign kicks off around the kitchen table

Published on 08 March 2019

Byron Shire’s Acting Mayor, Michael Lyon, launched Council’s Talking Future Tourism campaign at the Mullumbimby Farmers Market this morning (Friday 8 March) with a retro-style ‘kitchen table’ discussion that will kick off a six week, in-depth conversation with the community about how tourism should be managed.

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Media Statement from Byron Shire Council

Published on 07 March 2019

Byron Shire Council’s Acting Mayor Cr Michael Lyon, Councillors and staff extend their deepest sympathies to our Mayor Simon Richardson and his family on the recent loss of his wife Jane.

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Remediation works get underway at former South Byron STP

Published on 05 March 2019

Council is set to commence year-long remediation works this week at the former South Byron Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in Suffolk Park.

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Council to trial innovative technology to reduce water leakage in pipe

Come and take part in Byron Shire’s SEASIDE SCAVENGE

Watering the grass is getting technical

Byron Bay’s Butler Street Reserve to be locked at night

Detailed vision sought on proposed redevelopment of South Byron STP

How do you think our community buildings measure up?

Council takes action on illegal dwellings

Talking Future Tourism campaign kicks off around the kitchen table

Media Statement from Byron Shire Council

Remediation works get underway at former South Byron STP

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