Hornsby Shire Council – Off-Leash Dog Park Strategy
With council’s recent resolution to start construction on the new and highly anticipated large new dog park in Fagan Park, I have had a lot of questions regarding council’s off-leash dog park strategy. In 2021 Hornsby Council adopted a new off-leash dog park strategy with a view to delivering more off-leash dog parks and improving […]
The Hornsby Gang Show: An Upbeat Successful ‘Tumble Through Time’ Experience
BY CLR DR VERITY GREENWOOD, HORNSBY SHIRE COUNCIL On a Sunday afternoon in July this year, I was privileged to attend the Hornsby Gang Show 2024 ‘Tumble Through Time.’ I became quickly transfixed by the energy, excitement and passion of the music, dancing, lights and brilliant cast. The programme incorporated stories, songs and music which […]
Clr Mitchell Blue – Deputy Mayor – The Hills Shire Council Councillor – North Ward
Local News Update: If you hadn’t realised, I’m pretty passionate about community engagement! It is so important for a Councillor. To be able to represent your community, you need to hear from them and work with them to achieve results. I regularly attend the Annangrove, Glenhaven, Box Hill, Glenorie, and Lower Portland Sackville North Progress […]
Petition for a New School in Castle Hill
Following the Government’s recent second Budget, I am deeply concerned about its failure to fund crucial infrastructure, which will significantly impact Castle Hill residents. The Budget projects revenue to be $118.5 billion for 2024-25. Despite the projected revenue, the Budget has significant shortcomings: inadequate infrastructure, lack of cost-of-living support, economic risks, and increased debt. The […]
Have You Thought About Taking A Tech Detox?
For a while now my wife Joanna has been telling me that I’m on my phone too much and that it’s a bad influence on our kids. I’ve recently done some reflection and I think that Joanna might be right. From the outset, I think most people would agree that advances in technologies like the […]
Rural Roundup Update – Clr Warren Waddell
During the July meeting, (2nd last for this term), Council resolved to progress a number of initiatives in the rural area: To proceed to the next stage of the Fagan Park off leash dog facility, with further consideration to suggestions flagged by the community. Progress to the next stage of the Galston Village Public Domain […]
Beecroft Village Green: Community Building Partnership Grant Awarded for Exercise Stations
CLLR DR VERITY GREENWOOD Wonderful news! Our Hornsby Council has been advised that its Community Building Partnership grant application, to install two further exercise stations as part of the Beecroft Village Green Park Renewal works, has been successfully awarded $40,000. The Beecroft Village Masterplan included four exercise stations, but funding for the Village Green only […]
Clr Mitchell Blue Deputy Mayor – The Hills Shire Council
Thanks for the residents’ comments on traffic management issues during roadworks on Old Northern and Wiseman’s Ferry Roads. I was glad to liaise to find a better outcome. I am also glad the big pothole on Old Northern Rd has now been repaired. Council recently approved its Hills Shire Plan for 2024/2025 which outlines councils’ […]
Celebrating the Local Sporting Champions in our Hills Community
If you’re a family with a child who is a gifted sportsperson, it can be a great joy. However, I know that it can also place a great financial strain on your family, especially when they are called upon to represent their club, state, or country at major competitions. One of the great grant programs […]
Rural Roundup: Hornsby Councillor Warren Waddell
NSW News Update: June is always the time that we take stock of our finances. I am pleased to report that Hornsby Shire Council continues to track well in balancing the books. We carry no debt and the budget for the year ahead contains a modest 1.9 million surplus. Given an overall annual budget of $200 million containing capital […]
