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Latest news

Understanding the community’s views on illegal dumping and litter

Published on 29 September 2023

Litter and illegal dumping in the Byron Shire have huge financial, social and environmental costs.

Reducing litter and illegal dumping is a key priority of Council and work has started on a five-year strategy that will set the framework up to tackle these problems.

Cr Sarah Ndiaye has been elected Deputy Mayor of Byron Shire Council

Published on 29 September 2023

Congratulations to Councillor Sarah Ndiaye, who was this week elected unopposed as the Deputy Mayor of Byron Shire Council for the next 12 months.

Cr Ndiaye is serving her second term on Council, and she is well-known for her passionate and tireless advocacy for the Byron Shire.

Emergency services on show at Brunswick Heads

Published on 28 September 2023

Emergency services will be on show at the next Brunswick Heads Markets in Banner Park on Saturday 7 October from 9am until 3pm.

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Public notices

Planning Agreement Mullumbimby Ex-services Club

On display until 26 October 2023

Mullumbimby Ex-services Club received development approval for additions and alterations. A condition was included that required the Club to enter a planning agreement to pay a contribution in lieu of providing 6.3 carparking spaces. The draft planning agreement is on exhibition.

Changes made to planning controls for rural tourist accommodation

On display until 27 October 2023

Development Control Plan 2014 Part A and Chapter D3 Tourist Accommodation have been updated and will be effective from 27 September 2023.

Possible change of street name Hottentot Crescent at Mullumbimby

On display until 13 October 2023

Call for submission on possible change of street name Hottentot Crescent at Mullumbimby

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Short-term rental accommodation Planning Proposal

NSW Government have made a decision about the proposal for short term rental accommodation, known as STRA or holiday letting. New rules about caps on days per year for STRA will take effect in late September 2024.