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:www.byron.nsw.gov.au/communityplan

“The Community Strategic Plan is Council’s most important document because it sets out the community’s aspirations and objectives for the next ten years.

“The Community Strategic Plan includes key partners, council plans and strategies, and how community members can be more involved in achieving the desired outcomes,” Byron Shire Mayor, Sarah Ndiaye said.

Adoption of the new Community Strategic Plan also marks the start of Council’s community consultation of its draft Delivery Plan 2025 – 2029, and annual Operational Plan, Budget, and Fees and Charges for 2025/26.

The community is invited to have a say on these draft documents until Sunday 8 June at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/dpop

Setting Priorities and Projects

“Now that the Community Strategic Plan has been adopted, the next critical step is for the community to get involved in helping us set priorities for the delivery of projects over the next four years.

“Don’t miss this opportunity to have your say on these documents and help us clarify where our efforts, resources and time would be best focussed over the next four years,” the Mayor said.

The draft Delivery Plan is a four-year plan that covers the term of our elected Council. It is structured around the same five community objectives in the CSP and includes the priorities and projects that Council is committed to achieving over the next four years.

The draft Operational Plan, Budget, and Statement of Revenue Policy, detail the specific activities, works, and projects that will be delivered in the first year.

In 2025/26, Council is forecast to spend more than $61 million on capital works across the Shire, including:

Sandhills Drainage - $6.3million.
Mullumbimby Road upgrade - $2.277million.
Infrastructure restoration - associated with February/March 2022 flood events - $26.135million.
Open Space and Recreation - $693,000.
Waste Management - $6.750million.
Holiday Parks - $3.344million.
Brunswick Heads Recreation Grounds Public Amenities - $540,300.

Among the changes to the Draft 2025/26 fees and charges is the re-introduction of Shire Resident Parking Permit fees and the establishment of a new fee to enable non-resident ratepayers and border community members to access permits for parking in the Byron Shire to enable further investment in infrastructure and projects to benefit the community.

Community invited to provide input on draft DP/OP and Budget, Fees and Charges until 8 June 2025

You can view Council’s draft documents and have your say at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/dpop

Council will also be running two community information nights where you can learn more and ask questions:

Session 1 (in person): Tuesday 20 May, 5-7pm at the Mullumbimby Council Chambers.
Session 2 (virtual): Tuesday 27 May, 4 – 6pm held online

To view the adopted Community Strategic Plan go to www.byron.nsw.gov.au/communityplan.