If you live in New Brighton, South Golden Beach, Ocean Shores, or surrounds, now’s the time to review and provide feedback on Byron Council’s draft Place Plan for these villages, until Sunday 18 May.

The draft Place Plan is a guiding document for future infrastructure and development in these communities, and includes 22 actions relating to movement, environment, open space, village feel, community and resilience.

“We started development of this draft Place Plan back in July 2024 and have collaborated with a wide range of community groups, associations and individuals, local Minjungbal representatives, local schools and students, business owners, government representatives and other stakeholders,” Byron Shire Council Place Planner, Stephanie McMurray said.

“Council engaged a Stakeholder Reference Group to make sure a wide range of views and interests from the North of the Shire were included,” she said.

“We also consulted more widely with the local community, held workshop sessions, attended community markets and gathered valuable information online, via a range of feedback tools.

“Thanks to everyone’s participation in the process, we are now pleased to present the draft plan including our shared vision and 22 priority actions for the communities of New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores for the next 20 years.

“We invite everyone to have a read and tell us what they think,” Ms McMurray said.

Feedback on this draft is open today - Monday 7 April until Sunday 18 May 2025 and you can provide your comments and ideas online any time via Council’s website or come and see us at one of the following places:

• Ocean Shores Community Centre on Tuesday 15th April between 3:30 pm – 6pm.

• South Golden Beach Hall on Wednesday 16th April between 3:30 pm – 6pm.

• New Brighton Farmers Market on Tuesday 29th April between 8am - 11am.

The Draft Place Plan for New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores, is on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/nso-place-plan,

Or drop into Council’s Customer Service Centre to view a hard copy and provide a submission by 18 May.