The winners of the 2024 Byron Shire Community Awards are…

The original proposal to prohibit dwelling houses in the R3 zone has been withdrawn, allowing such developments to proceed.

• Planning Interventions: Trigger points have been added to the proposed Planning Interventions, providing clearer guidance on when these changes may be implemented.

• James Creek and Palmers Island: The James Creek Investigation Area and Palmers Island Rural Residential land have been included as Planning Interventions, aligning with the North Coast Regional Plan 2041.

The amended Draft Local Housing Strategy is now open for public exhibition from 9 August to 23 September 2024.

Information Sessions: Council offcers will be available to discuss the changes at the following sessions:

• Maclean Council Chambers: Wednesday, 28 August, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

• Grafton Council Chambers: Thursday, 29 August, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

• Yamba Wooli Street Hall: Tuesday, 3 September, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

• Iluka Bowling Club:

Thursday, 5 September, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Creative Capital

These sessions provide an opportunity for residents to engage directly with Council representatives and gain a better understanding of the proposed amendments. View the document and FAQs by scanning the QR Code below.

• Community Initiative of the Year – Breakfast service at Fletcher Street

• Access and Inclusion Award – Deb and Mark (Mono) Stewart

• Caring for Country Award – Delta Kay

• Contribution to Health and Wellbeing Award – Kate Jackson

• Creativity Award –Janet Swain

• In Business for Good – Good Vibes Organics

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Maree Eddings, who has been named Community Member of the Year at the 2024 Byron Shire Community Awards. Maree was honoured for her outstanding contributions and dedication to the community, alongside other remarkable individuals and organizations recognized at the recent award ceremony. The other distinguished winners are:

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• Young Community Member of the Year –Monet Shortland

Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional efforts in making a positive impact on the Byron Shire community!

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