More issues forums

Three additional issues forums will be staged for Council's Rural Land Strategy next month, as part of the current series of community consultation sessions.

More than 100 people attended the initial four forums - staged in Tyalgum, Chillingham, Burringbar and Murwillumbah last week - and Council resolved on Thursday to add further sessions in other parts of Tweed Shire:

• Pottsville Neighbourhood Centre - Tuesday 4 June 3-5pm
• Piggabeen Hall - Wednesday 5 June 3-5pm
• Kingscliff Bowls Club - Thursday 6 June 5.30-7.30pm

Community members also have until 31 May for provide input through online surveys and forums.

The strategy is being developed to provide clear guidance about the future uses of rural land in the Tweed, to achieve an optimal balance of uses including farming, protection of the environment, tourism, rural industries and housing.