Lake Ainsworth Closed for recreational use

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head

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Changes to rural residents bin collection

From 13 October, rural residents with a 2-bin waste service (landfill and recycling) will move to fortnightly landfill collections.

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Proposed Special Rate Variation

To maintain services and renew infrastructure, Council is proposing an increase to general rates.

Festivals and Events Funding available

The 2026/27 program is now open and will close on 7 November 2025

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Have your say on the future of Spoonbill Reserve in Skennars Head

Published on 21 October 2025

Ballina Shire Council is developing a master plan for Spoonbill Reserve in Skennars Head and is inviting the community to share what’s important about this local green space, along with ideas for the future of the reserve.

Have your say on future growth and development

Published on 18 October 2025

We are inviting community feedback on its Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) – a key planning document that guides future growth and development.

Lake Ainsworth closed for recreational use

Published on 16 October 2025

Blue-green algae Red Alert issued for Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head.

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Proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV)

Ongoing consultation

To maintain services and renew community infrastructure, Ballina Shire Council is proposing a Special Rate Variation starting from 1 July 2025.

Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement

Submissions closing on 05 November 2025, 11:59 PM

At it’s August 2025 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to put on public exhibition it’s draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) for community feedback. The LSPS is a 20-year overarching strategic planning document that sets the long-term vision and direction for a broad range of land use planning and related matters. It identifies Ballina Council’s planning prioriti...

Community Land Plan of Management Revision

Submissions closing on 19 November 2025, 11:59 PM

Ballina Council resolved at its September 25 meeting to make a series of minor amendments to its Plan of Management for Community Land. The amendments are detailed within the attached report to Council. It accordance with requirements under the Local Government Act 1993 and Crown Land management Act 2016, Council is now seeking submissions on the revised Plan of Management...

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