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Hornsby Shire Council is pleased to announce that submissions are again open for its Community Event Grants Program, with more than $17,000 on offer for events in the local community.

At its last General Meeting for 2023, Hornsby Shire Council has wrapped up the year with several great outcomes for the community, including the adoption of progressive amendments to development control plans, outlining a commitment to investigate Council’s support of veterans in the LGA and celebrating record achievements for community-led local support services.

A new report commissioned by the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) reviewing the supply and demand for sports facilities in the northern Sydney region has revealed a significant and growing shortfall in supply across LGAs in the region.

A truly unique place, making the installation a focal point of a public art precinct, the ghost building not only represents a significant part of Hornsby’s cultural past, it has also been designed and built around an established tree. While this has certainly been a technical challenge, the community will be rewarded by additional shade and a continued connection with nature.

This summer, Hornsby Shire Council is encouraging residents of all ages to continue reading through the holidays as it presents two free reading programs with enticing incentives for reading more books.

Hornsby Shire Council is proud to this week publish its 2022-2023 Annual Report which outlines that despite an increasingly challenging financial climate, Council has delivered the highest possible levels of service for its community.

Taking a significant step toward meeting state government mandated dwelling targets, Hornsby Shire Council last night resolved to adopt its Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan — sealing Council’s commitment to long-term future housing provision while protecting the character of the Bushland Shire.

Hornsby Shire Council has partnered with Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney to provide free mental health support for Hornsby and surrounds, held at Hornsby Library each Thursday for the remainder of 2023.

The winners of the 2023 Hornsby Art Prize have been announced, with Ryan Daffurn from Brisbane, taking home the top prize for his painting, Proposition 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! — an oil on linen depiction of a young musician described by judge James Powditch as “an accomplished painting with a subdued yet resonating power”.

Hornsby Shire Council invites residents to a lively community event on Friday 24 November to celebrate 30 years of Hornsby Fountain.