Belly dancing, drumming, arts, crafts, plants, fruit, vegetables and delicious food…community markets in the Byron Shire are colourful, creative and there's something for everyone.
"Community markets are very popular with locals and visitors, attracting thousands of people every week," Malcolm Robertson, Manager Open Space and Facilities, said.
"As managers of the public land where some markets are held, Council needs to make sure that each one is operating well with respect to things like public safety, impact on surrounding residents and businesses and the environment," Mr Robertson said.
Markets held on Council-owned or managed land must comply with its Sustainable Community Markets Policy which has been recently updated and is currently on public exhibition.
The policy covers eight different community markets in the Byron Shire:
- Byron Bay Community Market (monthly)
- Byron Bay Artisan Market (weekly during summer)
- Byron Bay Foreshore Artisan Markets (four times a year)
- Farmer's Markets at Byron Bay, Bangalow, New Brighton (weekly)
- Brunswick Heads Community Market (monthly)
- Mullumbimby Community Market (monthly).
The draft policy sets out the approved locations, frequency, operating times and types of markets allowed at certain locations in the Byron Shire.
Council's Sustainable Community Markets Policy is updated every five years.
Changes in this recent review include formalising the locations for the Byron Bay Community Market to the Byron Rail Corridor and Railway Park, and the Bangalow Farmer's Market to Piccabeen Park.
