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Latest news

Work starting on new change rooms and toilets at Linda Vidler Park

Published on 31 March 2023

There’s going to be some action at Linda Vidler Park, home of the Suffolk Park Football Club (SPFC), over the next several months with work starting this week on new change rooms, toilets, and a canteen.

The new change rooms will cater for male and female players and will be accessible for people of all abilities.

Children: Draw you and your cat for the chance to win

Published on 31 March 2023

Byron Shire Council is launching the Keeping Cats at Home drawing competition tomorrow and it is open to all children 12 years or younger living in the Byron Shire.

Dog patrols and education the focus for Council rangers this weekend

Published on 30 March 2023

Council rangers will be out and about at some of our Shire’s most popular dog off-lead beaches this weekend conducting patrols and inviting people to come and have a chat.

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Public notices

Notice of herbicide use at Cavanbah Fields in Byron Bay

On display until 08 April 2023

Cavanbah Fields in Byron Bay will be sprayed with selective herbicide to control Japanese clover and Paspalum in the late March, weather dependent.

Seeking new Place Planning Collective members

On display until 16 April 2023

Seeking two new members from the Federal area for the Place Planning Collective.

Tender for mowing and ground maintenance services

On display until 26 April 2023

We are inviting tenders for mowing and ground maintenance services.

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Your Say

Proposal to make it easier to host events at the Cavanbah Centre

Open for feedback until 1 May 2023

Provide your feedback on a planning proposal to allow low impact events at the Cavanbah Centre without the need for development consent.

Changes to rules about tourist accommodation in rural areas

Submissions close Friday 21 April 2023.

We'd like your feedback on the proposed changes for future tourist and visitor accommodation in rural areas.

Draw you with your cat to win great prizes!

Enter meow! The competition will run through April, May and June.

Enter our Keeping Cats Safe at Home drawing competition to win a trip to Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary for your WHOLE class.

Plus monthly prize packs will be given away. Did someone say Squishmallow?

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