Byron Independents
Working together to enrich community and environment
Continuing to lead positive changes in our community
Mayor Michael Lyon
I like to think of myself as an achiever; someone who has the vision and capacity to bring about the positive changes that are needed in our community. I am deeply concerned that humans are living far beyond the ability of our planet to support us. That is what drove me to put my hand up to be a Councillor 5 years ago and it is what drives me now to continue working hard and developing policies that will have lasting benefit for the Byron Shire.
Foundations
Housing Security + -
Ecological Regeneration + -
Caring for Country. Environmental protection, rehabilitation and enhancement are fundamental to all good planning decisions.
Connected Communities + -
All of our towns and villages deserve great public transport and cycleways so that we can better connect.
Valuing Culture + -
Sound Financial Management + -
Good governance is underpinned by a strong financial position that provides the investment in key infrastructure, programs and public facilities that our community deserves.
Byron Independents acknowledge the Traditional Custodian of the Bundjalung Nation, the land on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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How We Will Support Byron’s Thriving Creative Industries
Keeping An Important Element of Our Community Alive “There are two distinct languages. There is the verbal, which separates people… and there is the visual that is understood b
Keeping the Byron Community Connected and On the Move
Being able to quickly and easily move around a region has a major impact on its liveability. Safe and reliable transport infrastructure means daily activities, like getting to and