Draft budget and Operational Plan on exhibition Published on 26 April 2024 Some of Council’s most important annual documents are now on public exhibition.The draft Operational Plan, budget, and Statement of Revenue Policy, outline the program of works and projects to be completed in the 2024/25 financial year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Byron Shire Council hopes to reduce litter by 40% by 2029 Published on 24 April 2024 Council’s new Litter and Illegal Dumping Prevention Strategy has a target of reducing littered items by 40 percent over the next five years.The Strategy, which is on public exhibition, has been drafted with extensive feedback from key community organisations and feedback from interested residents and businesses. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Drainage education campaign kicks off Published on 19 April 2024 The Drain is for Rain is the tagline of a new education campaign kicking off over the Byron Shire next month. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council seeking support for ending Government cost shifting Published on 19 April 2024 Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, is asking the community to support calls to the Federal and State Governments to stop pushing costs for infrastructure, services and regulatory functions, to councils.Mayor Lyon said a recent report showed that the cost-shifting burden from State to the Local Government sector is now valued at $1.36 billion per year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Work on new footpath for Fern Street to start April 22 Published on 17 April 2024 Council will begin work on a new footpath connecting Station Street to Fern Street in Mullumbimby on Monday 22 April, thanks to $711,800 in funding from the NSW Government. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Major upgrade of Bayshore Drive has started Published on 16 April 2024 A major upgrade of Bayshore Drive in the Byron Bay Arts and Industry (A&I) Estate has started. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade Project – Detailed Design Begins Published on 15 April 2024 The detailed design of the Byron Bay Drainage Upgrade Project has now begun, after Council adopted the concept design in February. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Media Statement: Fed Sheds Court proceedings resolved Published on 12 April 2024 The Land and Environment Court recently resolved the Fed Sheds matter which will see a Development Application for 467 Federal Drive, Federal, go ahead subject to various consent conditions. Tagged as: , Media Statement
Who will you nominate for this year’s Byron Shire Community Awards? Published on 12 April 2024 The Byron Shire Community Awards are on again this year and Council is seeking nominations for individuals, businesses and groups who’ve made an exceptional contribution to community life over the last 12 months. Tagged as: , Media Releases