Public health Hornsby Shire Council aims to maintain, protect and promote improvements in public health for the safety and wellbeing of the community.
Fire safety Building owners are responsible for the maintenance of essential fire safety services installed in their building. Council has a statutory duty in pursuing the fulfilment of legislative requirements governing fire safety.
Signs and banners Council is responsible for signs and banners throughout the Shire and can investigate unauthorised signage.
Awnings over public land Awnings over public land can cause a significant hazard, including fatalities, and their safety is the responsibility of the building's owner.
Boarding houses All boarding houses must be registered with NSW Fair Trading and inspected by Council.
Home business There are a number of residential and rural zones in Hornsby Shire where it is possible to establish a business in your home.
Outdoor dining Outdoor Dining helps to create a more vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere in the commercial centres of Hornsby Shire.
Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) and Vapour Recovery (VR) Underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) can leak and contaminate surrounding land and groundwater, creating risks to human health and the environment.
Civil enforcement Civil enforcement is action taken in Court to remedy or restrain a breach of an Act.
Noise complaint management at licensed premises Information about noise and complaints relating to licensed premises.
Community interest development Information about active developments within Hornsby Shire that may be of interest to residents.