Mayor Lyon News Today

A passing of the torch on James Island Wednesday.Just one day after Mayor Brook Lyon was sworn into office, News 4 heard what former Mayor Bill Woolsey thinks a

Tweed Council clarifies that the Kingscliff DA for a haulage road that will allow 90,000 truck and trailer movements to bring in fill from the M1 upgrade does not actually allow the developers to use the proposed fill at the site – developers disagree. Sama Balson, Cr Michael Lyon, Peter Westheimer, Jeannette Martin. Photo supplied Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, has announced a group of candidates to run for the upcoming Council elections in September. Joining him on the ticket are Women�...

Date Time Illegal camping is on ongoing problem in Byron Shire Illegal camping continues to be a significant problem in the Byron Shire, with Council’s Enforcement staff working seven days a week patrolling and fining van-packing freeloaders parking at beaches, parks and in residential areas. “Camping on the streets of the Byron Shire is prohibited and illegal and yet we have experienced unprecedented numbers of people arriving in their vans and blatantly camping overnight in our towns and ...

Date Time Camping illegally in Byron could be costly People who are thinking about coming to the Byron Shire for a holiday and plan on sleeping in their car or camping in the street are warned that they will risk being fined. Illegal camping is a continual problem in the Byron Shire and Council will have staff rostered on seven days a week, from very early to very late, issuing fines wherever possible. “The community has absolutely no tolerance for people pulling up in their streets, cooking ...