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The beach pavilion in earlier days. Photo supplied. The meeting began with a deputation from Brad Pollard of the Lennox Chamber of Commerce, who argued for the demolition of the pavilion. He said 83% of local businesses wanted it removed, and questioned why more time and money should be spent revisiting the issue. ‘Keeping the shed is losing the vision,’ he said. Robyn Hargrave from the Lennox Head Heritage Committee spoke passionately in favour of retaining the building, which she said was one of a handful of structures remaining from Lennox’s early era. She said the Lennox Village Vision concept for the area would remove views from the street to the beach, not open them up, and the existing building provided all-weather shelter in the exposed park for families, children and people waiting for buses. ....
Ballina Shire Council has called a last-minute meeting to discuss plans to bring a WSL event to Lennox Head, which bring $10 million into the region. ....
Premium Content Subscriber only Update, 2.25pm: Ballina Shire Council has called an extraordinary meeting to discuss the World Surf League s plan to hold an event in Lennox Head. General manager Paul Hickey said the meeting would be held at 4pm on Wednesday. The aim will be to clarify what is proposed for the WSL event and whether the council supports it. Mr Hickey said the council and councillors had received positive and negative feedback about the WSL proposal. Cr Keith Williams said the proposal was a major event that needed careful consideration . I understand the Lennox event is a one off replacement of Bells Beach due to the potential disruption caused by state borders at the moment, he said. ....