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Hornsby Shire Council today marked Social Inclusion Week with a free event celebrating the success of its isolation-busting Hello Hornsby initiative, which has connected with over 1,500 people at 16 events across the Shire and is set to continue in 2023.

This summer, Hornsby Shire Council challenges residents of all ages to rekindle their love of reading as it presents two free reading programs to strengthen literacy across the Shire.

At its General Meeting held yesterday, Hornsby Shire Council endorsed its 2021-2022 Annual Report which outlines that, despite navigating a range of challenging circumstances, Council continued to deliver high levels of service for the community.

The winners of the Hornsby Art Prize have been announced, with Solomon Karmel-Shann from Canberra taking home the top prize for his depiction of a troubled young man walking away from a red flag that towers in the distance on top of the hill.

To celebrate the Thornleigh Community Recycling Centre’s (CRC) fifth birthday this November, Hornsby Shire Council invites you to enjoy its first ever open day. Go behind the scenes to experience the world of recycling and discover how this popular community facility has diverted over 3,000 tonnes of problem waste.

Following the resounding success of its May event, Hornsby Shire Council’s popular Westside Vibe returns on 25 November. This one-off special spring edition of the popular laneway festival takes you on a sensory journey of taste, sound and atmosphere to leave you full of the joys of springtime.

Two decades of dedication to preserving Hornsby Shire’s beautiful natural environment have been acknowledged as local bushcare volunteer, Barry Lees, was named the Senior and Overall Regional Volunteer of the year by The Centre for Volunteering.

At its General Meeting held yesterday, Hornsby Shire Council acknowledged the invaluable contribution by local resident Professor Susan Kurrle, MD PhD, who has been working alongside Council in having Hornsby Shire recognised as a Dementia Friendly Community and was recently announced as the recipient of the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) 2022 Sidney Sax medal.

At last night’s meeting, Hornsby Shire Council approved a recommendation to commence an extensive program of community engagement around applying to the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a Special Rate Variation (SRV).

After two years of lying dormant, 100 unique and original artworks have been shortlisted in Hornsby Shire Council’s 2022 Hornsby Art Prize. The finalist works of Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Art-Stills and 3D Works will be on exhibition at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre and Hornsby Central Library from 19 - 30 October 2022.