TODAY Last Chance to Vote on Community Projects Funding

Clarkes Beach Caravan Park. Photo: Trip Advisor.

TODAY OCTOBER 16 is the last chance for residents of the Byron Shire to vote for one of four projects they would like to see funded by the NSW Government through its new $100 million Stronger Country Communities program. 

The Stronger Country Communities Fund, which was announced this year, is open to all Councils in regional NSW with the specific aim of investing in projects that will improve the lives of residents and enhance the areas as vibrant places to live and work.

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Queensland Couple Fined After Woman Attacked on New Brighton Beach

THE VICTIM of a dog attack at New Brighton Beach on the 29 September 2017 has contacted the Byron Shire Council to say she is extremely happy a couple from Queensland has been fined over the incident. 

The 29-year-old woman was running along the beach when she was attacked by a German Shepherd said Byron Shire Council’s Legal Services Coordinator, Ralph James.

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Pay or Go Away: No Free Camping in Byron Shire

Byron Shire Council continues to grapple with illegal camping. Each night it is estimated there are approximately 120 – 160 campervans in car parks around the Shire, particularly near the beach, as well as in residential streets 

Byron Shire Council’s Director Sustainable Environment and Economy, Shannon Burt, said illegal camping is an issue all-year round but it gets worse during the school holidays and summer months.

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FROM FACEBOOK: Council Votes Against WW1 War Memorial

VOICE of BYRON regular, Patricia Warren, draws attention to Byron Shire Council’s insensitive vote against recognising The WW1 Memorial Park in the Terrace, Brunswick Heads as a war memorial. 

Patricia says, “The letter below was published in this week’s Echo.

“I do hope it generates discussion and certainly brings the Greens and the local RSL branch into account.

“Readers are advised that the Green Councillors refused to seek legal advice.

“I am aware that Cr Ndiaye took advice from local RSL branches.”

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Byron Council to Reinforce Two Main Arm Causeways

One of the Main Arm Road causeways to be upgraded by Byron Shire Council.

BYRON SHIRE Council has received a detailed report from specialist engineers about structural solutions for two causeways on Main Arm Road and work is underway to source the equipment for repairs that will improve access for local residents.

Tony Nash, Byron Shire Council’s Manager Works, said the report from the engineers was received on the 29 September, detailing several options which all involve the installation of extra reinforcing and concrete.

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Beach Scraping to Improve New Brighton Sand Dunes

Random beach scraping shot to go with the article.

BYRON SHIRE Council will be undertaking another beach scraping program at New Brighton beach between October and December this year to help protect the dune system against short to medium-term erosion and inundation.

A combination of bulldozers and excavators will be brought in to do the work along approximately 1.3km of beach north and south of Strand Avenue.

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