Vax rates in Byron Shire will increase when vax availability increases Published on 24 September 2021 With Byron Shire being singled out as having one of the lowest vaccination rates in NSW, Mayor Michael Lyon said ensuring the shire has sufficient doses of the Pfizer vaccine is a simple way of turning the numbers around. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Could the worst of the beach erosion be over? Published on 23 September 2021 Could the worst of the erosion at Clarks Beach and Main Beach at Byron Bay be over? Council staff and consultants are monitoring the beach closely and indications are that the sand is starting to come back and the process of rebuilding the beach is beginning. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Working with RSPCA on new project to Keep Cats Safe at Home Published on 23 September 2021 Byron Shire Council is one of 11 councils in NSW included in a new joint project with the RSPCA to reduce the impacts pet cats have on native wildlife. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Talking Street trial continues, parklets to be removed Published on 22 September 2021 Two parklets which were temporarily installed in Stuart Street, Mullumbimby, as part of the Talking Street trial project will be removed this Thursday (23 September) Tagged as: , Media Releases
Lockdown a blow for Byron Shire residents and businesses Published on 21 September 2021 The announcement that Byron Shire will go back into lockdown at 5pm this afternoon, is a blow for residents and businesses. Tagged as: , Media Releases
‘Healthy Mindset’ workshop for Byron Shire business owners Published on 21 September 2021 Business owners in the Byron Shire are invited to attend a free online workshop aimed at providing resources and tools to improve their, and their employees’, mental health and wellbeing, as well as the opportunity to connect with other business owners. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$140K upgrade for Byron railway ticket office starts on Monday Published on 16 September 2021 The Byron Bay railway ticket office is set to undergo an external facelift next week and will be painted in the original Heritage colour schemes from its opening in 1913. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council facilities reopening after lockdown ends Published on 10 September 2021 With the lifting of the lockdown in parts of regional NSW from midnight tonight, Council facilities are reopening. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Lifting of lockdown is good news for residents and businesses Published on 09 September 2021 From midnight on Friday (10 September) the lockdown in parts of regional NSW including the Byron Shire and neighbouring council areas will be lifted. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Northern Rivers Mayors unite to ask NSW Govt to lift lockdown Published on 03 September 2021 Mayors from the Byron, Ballina, Tweed, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Kyogle councils have united to ask the NSW Government to lift the lock-down for the region at midnight on 10 September. Tagged as: , Media Releases