Withers Road Update
Withers Road, between Mile End Road and Annangrove Road, has now reopened to traffic but remains unsealed. Night work will continue for the remainder of the week with the project scheduled for completion prior to the morning peak next Monday, 21 March. Please take care, drive slowly and follow traffic control directions. Beware of loose […]
Year One Reading Club is Back
Lots of kids, like Ashton, Jasmine, Isabelle and Ilaria, love to read and enjoy a good story If your child is currently in Year One, you can help them improve their overall reading skills and develop their imagination with the Year One Reading Club Children will receive a logbook when they join, then a sticker […]
Hills Youth Ambassador Program
The search for Council’s 2022-2023 Hills Youth Ambassador is now on The program is open to young people aged between 15 to 24 years who live in The Hills Shire Local Government Area 🏡 Those who are successful will be involved in youth activities during Youth Week, Mental Health Month and other Council led events […]
Flood Disaster Grants
If your small business or a not-for-profit organisation has been impacted by recent storms and floods, you may be eligible for the storm and flood disaster recovery small business grant. The Grant may help pay for costs to clean up and reinstate your small business or not-for-profit organisation’s operations if you suffered direct flood damage. […]
Flood Recovery Centre Opens at Wisemans Ferry on Thursday COMMUNITY NEWS
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council A Flood Recovery Centre will be open from this Thursday the 17th of March at The Retreat, 5564 Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry. The centre will be open from 10am to 4pm on Monday to Friday and from 10am to 2pm on weekends. Representatives […]
Temporary Road Closure
Council is currently undertaking important work to replace the surface of Withers Road Closure between Mile End road and Annangrove Road. These works are being undertaken at night to minimise disturbance to motorists. Due to this morning’s heavy rain, Withers Road between Annangrove Road Russell Reserve is closed to all through traffic in both directions. […]
Clean-up and Maintenance after Floods
Due to the wet weather and flooding, The Hills Shire Council is having to delay some mowing and gardening projects The rain has caused speedy grass growth and some areas are too wet to maintain and safely mow with machinery. Once the ground dries, it will take some time to reach all Council owned properties, […]
Flood Relief Online Resources
Help and financial assistance is available to residents and businesses in The Hills who have been impacted by recent flooding Visit the Local Emergency Management page on the website for information and resources about flood clean-up, waste collection, sandbag disposal, available grants and more: https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/…/Emergency-Management Source – https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsShireCouncil Visit the Local Emergency Management page on […]
Flood Recovery Centre
The Retreat Wiseman’s Ferry Recovery Centre will be open from Thursday, March 17, to assist residents and business owners with flood recovery. Representatives from Government and non-Government agencies will be present to assist with: Financial assistance for individuals, primary producers and small businesses Accommodation advice Help with replacing lost documents Mental health and wellbeing services […]
Waste Matters
Would you like to update your wardrobe and have fun with your friends at the same time? Waste Matters Join the Clothes Swap with The Clothing Exchange, on Saturday 9 April at the Thornleigh Community Centre. Check-in is at 11am, the Swap starting promptly at 12pm and finishing at 1pm. Participants are encouraged to bring […]