Plastic Police Program

Good news for Hornsby Shire schools! Hornsby Shire Council is the first Council in Sydney to partner in the award−winning Plastic Police program. Plastic Police is a circular economy solution for soft plastic waste, with the goal of keeping soft plastics out of landfill and out of our oceans. Now our local schools can take […]

International Women’s Day Awards

Last Tuesday, March 8, we celebrated International Women’s Day by acknowledging some of the many amazing women who live and work in The Hills Shire Carol Harding was awarded the Senior Woman of the Year award Carol is passionate about women’s rights, in particular, women and children living a life free of violence. Ms Harding […]

Register Now for Seniors Festival

By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council Council has organised some fun and educational activities for Seniors Festival that I know our community will truly enjoy. So, if you are 60 years and over, you can now register for free for the following activities: * Navigating Council Services Online Workshop at […]

Electric Vehicle Expo Event Cancelled

The Electric Vehicle Expo has been cancelled due to wet weather. Council apologises for the inconvenience. A new date will be announced soon, for this event to be held later in the year. Source – https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsShireCouncil A new date will be announced soon, for this event to be held later in the year.

New Business Strategic Connector

New Business Strategic Connector event held last Tuesday, 15 March 2022 If you missed the event, you can find resources for new and existing small businesses on our website at https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Business You can also book in a meeting with a friendly Economic Development team through the Business Help Desk and Concierge Program to learn how to […]

Road Blocking at Galston

There’s been a significant land slip at Galston Gorge which is the road blocking. Crews face the challenge of moving these three huge boulders weighing 170, 60 and 50 tonnes each! The Gorge is expected to be closed for at least another week. NSW Roads would like to thank the community for their understanding while […]

Road Closure Update

Please be advised about NSW Road that Blue Gum Road, Annagrove Rd has reopened. McClymonts Rd, Maraylya remains closed at this time. Source – https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsShireCouncil McClymonts Rd, Maraylya remains closed at this time. McClymonts Rd, Maraylya remains closed at this time.

Crosslands Reserve

Great news! Crosslands Reserve is again open to the public, along with all of Council’s bushland tracks and trails, ready for the weekend! Thank you for your patience while our staff worked hard after the recent floods to restore everything to good condition in one of Sydney’s most beautiful reserves. For details, go to https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/crosslands […]

Asquith Oval

Things at our sports grounds are finally getting back to normal after the crazy weather we’ve had recently! Asquith Oval is looking pretty good! Council’s outdoors staff have been working overboard to have grounds prepared for this season’s cricket, baseball and softball finals commencing today (19 March 2022). Source – https://www.facebook.com/HornsbyCouncil

Mayoral Statement: Flood Cleanup Message

By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council It’s been both extraordinary and overwhelming to see the damage that the latest flood has caused across our region and further afar. It’s difficult to see homes and belongings washed away, and so challenging for everyone who is working incredibly hard to Flood cleanup […]