Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration Byron Shire selected for tour Published on 21 May 2025 The Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration Byron Shire (ERSCBS) was one of 50 finalists selected from more than 200 applicants nation-wide, to take part in a National Community Roadshow and Listening Tour by PLACE (Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment), last month. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$1.25 million grant for much-needed Byron Bay footpath Published on 20 May 2025 The walk from Byron Bay’s town centre to the Cape Byron lighthouse is done by thousands of people every month, but if you ask a local, the stretch from The Pass turnoff on Lighthouse Road is in desperate need of an upgrade.The State Government agrees, this week announcing $1.25 million for a new footpath. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cyclone recovery work continues in Byron Shire Published on 15 May 2025 Work on recovery efforts following ex tropical cyclone Alfred continues over the coming months with Council’s maintenance crews delivering resealing, grading, causeway repairs and more over May and June. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Who will you nominate for this year’s Byron Shire Community Awards? Published on 15 May 2025 If you know an individual, business or group who have made an exceptional contribution to community life – it’s time to nominate them for the prestigious Byron Shire Community Awards 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Byron Shire Vibrant Economy Strategy coming soon Published on 12 May 2025 Byron Shire is well known for its creative, generous and resilient community and Council is hoping to reflect the essence of this in a new Vibrant Economy Strategy.“The last five years have had an incredible impact on our local economy in ways that no one could have imagined,” Sarah Ndiaye, Byron Shire Mayor, said. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Strategic Plan 2035 gets tick of approval Published on 12 May 2025 Byron Shire’s Community Strategic Plan 2035 has been adopted by Council following months of community consultation and it is now on Council’s website. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council wants Bayside emergency housing pods to stay on Council land Published on 09 May 2025 Byron Shire Council is working to retain the emergency housing pods currently located at the Bayside Temporary Housing Village in Torakina Street, Brunswick Heads.Mayor, Sarah Ndiaye, said Council was not prepared to stand back and see emergency housing, in the way of the pods, be lost from the Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Byron Shire 2025 Street Count numbers released - more housing needed Published on 09 May 2025 According to the State Government’s 2025 Street Count, Byron Shire has recorded 291 people sleeping rough, the second highest number in the State after the City of Sydney. Tagged as: , Media Statement
Byron Shire’s Pest Animal Management Plan is on exhibition Published on 08 May 2025 Byron Shire Council’s Draft Pest Animal Management Plan (PAMP) for the next five years is on public exhibition.Claudia Caliari, Council’s Biodiversity Projects Officer, is encouraging people who are interested in the environment and protection of native plants and animals, to review the plan. Tagged as: , Media Releases