Call for members to join the new Place Planning Collective North

Published on 20 November 2025

Residents of New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores are invited to be part of a new planning group to support key actions from Council’s recently adopted Place Plan for the North of the Byron Shire.

Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for the Place Planning Collective North are now open on Council’s website until Sunday 11 January 2026.  The new group will begin its work in early 2026.

“We’re looking to appoint around 10 people to this new Collective.  We need community-minded people who are passionate about the future of New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores, have good local knowledge and connections and are willing to volunteer their time,” Council’s Place Liaison Officer, Stephanie McMurray said.

“We’re seeking applications from all demographics and would love to hear from young people aged 18–25 and community members living with a disability or carers of a person with a disability. We’d also really value representation from the local Aboriginal community.”

“It’s a chance for community members to work alongside Council staff and Councillors to guide the roll out of projects and actions from the Place Plan,” Ms McMurray said.

For further details about Council’s Place Planning Collective North and to complete an Expression of Interest form see Council’s website: www.byron.nsw.gov.au/ppc-north