Jane Seaglove
Hello Residents, The Community Strategic Plan, Your Vision | Your Future 2035, is now on public exhibition. Hornsby Shire Council’s top plan created with input from the community covers 2025–2035, highlighting key priorities, goals, and strategies to guide the Shire’s future and all Council projects. The challenges seen by Council for the next 10 years […]
A Plan to Bring Back the Dream of Home Ownership
For many families in Berowra, home ownership feels further out of reach than ever before. Rising house prices, increasing rents, and limited housing supply have made it difficult for first-home buyers and young families to stay in the area. Parents worry as their children move away because they simply can’t afford to buy locally. I want Australian […]
Councillor Blue’s Northern News
It is well known that traffic congestion occurs on Kenthurst and Annangrove Roads during peak hour and school time. I met with some residents of Kenthurst last year to discuss options to address this, and it was acknowledged that the situation is a big one to fix. I am continuing to work with them on […]
James Wallace State Member for Hornsby
As the new State Member for Hornsby I was honoured to give my inaugural speech in Parliament. The speech explored the unique history of the Hornsby Shire. My family first moved to the Hornsby Shire around 1906, which was the year the Shire was founded and was home to just 5,000 people. Hornsby’s residents at the time […]
Jane Seaglove: New Off-leash Dog Park
Hello Residents, Tackling Stormwater For years, parts of Galston, particularly Glen Street, The Knoll, Gardiner Road and The Glade have struggled with stormwater, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall. At a recent community gathering, these issues were discussed. Council presented a way forward, including the upgrading of drainage systems and the clearing of blocked stormwater […]
Hornsby Greens Berowra Campaign
Hornsby Greens Berowra Campaign: Proposed Policy Foci Immediate Cost of Living Crisis Measures • Regulate the banks, including the Reserve Bank: bring down mortgage rates • Universal healthcare: GP for free, dental & mental health into Medicare • Fix the housing crisis: support renters and first home buyers • Defend workers’ rights: lift wages • […]
Apply Now for the Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship
Mark Hodges| MEMBER FOR CASTLE HILL Local students with a passion for history are encouraged to apply for the 2025 Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship, with applications now open. This incredible opportunity allows Year 10 and 11 History students to embark on a fully funded study tour to South Korea and Singapore, where they will explore sites […]
Rural Roundup: Jane Seaglove Hornsby Councilor
Jane Seaglove Hornsby Councilor, I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy some down time with family and friends over the holiday season. Already as we begin 2025 Council staff have been busy dealing with unforeseen challenges. Storm events throughout the Shire created a substantial volume of service requests for the Council team and local emergency […]
Getting Our Rural Fire Service the Resources They Deserve
As summer progresses, we’re reminded of the vital role our Rural Fire Service volunteers play in protecting our community from bushfires. The Hillside Rural Fire Service in Glenorie is at the forefront of this effort and comprises of dedicated locals committed to keeping us safe. The 2019-2020 bushfire season reminded us of how destructive and […]
Honour The Heart Of Our Community: Nominate A Senior For The 2025 Local Achievement Awards
Residents of the Castle Hill electorate are encouraged to nominate outstanding seniors in their community, as nominations for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards are now open. The 2025 NSW Seniors Festival and the Local Achievement Awards provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions seniors make to their communities. If you […]
