The Northern Rivers Times ED183 2024

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the Treelands Drive

Clarence Valley Greens

“I am relieved that

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councillor and former

a sanction, such as

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deputy Mayor Greg

being censured, was

includes specific

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not imposed as I am

provisions to avoid

easier after councillors

confident that I did not

it being weaponised

voted to clear him of a

breach the code when I

breach of the council’s

shared some information

Code of Conduct.

with other councillors

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He did not make any allegations this had occurred during his matter.

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Cr Greg Clancy has been cleared of a Code of Conduct allegation by a vote of his peers.

responsibility of directing and controlling

honest and diligent

meeting to hear a Code

allegation.

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of Cr Clancy’s peers did

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allegation was made,

of making the best

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the investigator had

which came after

decisions for Clarence

in to investigate the

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not substantiated the

heated debate over the

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Byron Shire Anticipates New Housing Plan Unveiling in 2024

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page on Byron Shire Council’s website, drawing and gathering 286 submissions for review by the staff.

This paper was a foundational step in revamping the Byron Shire

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Residential Strategy, a comprehensive document outlining the Council’s vision and framework for future housing over the next two

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Council Mayor Michael Lyon emphasized, “The

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December Council meeting, recommendations stemming from the Housing Options Paper were endorsed by Councillors. These

NSW Government

recommendations

has tasked us with

highlighted four

a target to provide

primary avenues

4,522 homes for

for housing supply:

8,590 residents

infill, vacant land

by 2041. The

utilization, new

Residential Strategy

release areas,

is key to achieving

and embracing

this objective.”

alternative living

During the

arrangements.

Post the consultation phase, new sites have been proposed for inclusion in the Residential Strategy, aligning with the NSW Government’s Resilient Lands Strategy.

Mayor Lyon reiterated the pressing significance of housing, stating, “It remains a top priority for governments across the nation and is

equally vital within our community.”

He continued, “Though there are no swift solutions to this challenge, our Residential Strategy aims to enable development that resonates with our community values, factors in environmental considerations, and upholds the distinct character of our towns and villages.”

Highlighting the importance of

affordable housing, Mayor Lyon stressed the need for contributions of land for genuinely affordable housing in any rezoning endeavors. The Council is dedicated to nurturing housing developments that cater to the appropriate market, including initiatives such as build-torents, as a means to address the housing crisis.

Details regarding

alterations made to the Housing Options Paper and the Residential Strategy are accessible on Council’s website.

The finalized Residential Strategy is scheduled for presentation to the Council for endorsement early in 2024 before submission to the NSW Government’s Department of Planning and Environment.