Byron Markets was awarded a five-year licence to run the Lennox Head market in January 2021 but they are calling it quits at the end of March after just two years.
‘Byron Markets regrets to announce that we’ve made the difficult decision not to renew the licence for the Lennox Community Market, effective after its final market on Easter Sunday, 31 March 2024,’ said Graham Double, Markets Manager, Byron Markets in a recent media release.
‘We have faced significant challenges for over two years to make this market a success and unfortunately finances have not been sufficient to sustain the market.’
Ballina Shire Council (BSC) awarded the Byron Community Centre the five-year licence for operation of the Lennox Head market after calling for expressions of interest.
What does the community want?
‘Whilst the closure of the market is not something that has been planned, it does present an opportunity for Council to complete scheduled field improvements at Williams Reserve,’ a BSC spokesperson told The Echo.
‘It is anticipated that these improvements will commence in September 2024 following the end of the winter sports season. In the meantime, future community market activity on Williams Reserve will be considered through a review of the management framework for the reserve. We will be looking to undertake this work in the second half of 2024.’
Mr Double expressed his appreciation for both the Lennox Head Community and stall holders who had made the market possible.
‘We extend our gratitude to all who contributed, especially our valued stallholders, and look forward to community spirit thriving at our Byron markets: Community, Beachside and Twilight.’
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