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Hornsby Shire Council held its first general meeting of the 2024 to 2028 council term yesterday, with the Mayor and Councillors taking their Oath or Affirmation of Office and Councillor Janelle McIntosh elected as Hornsby Shire’s new Deputy Mayor for a 12-month term. This completes the formation of the elected representatives of Hornsby Shire Council.

Hornsby Shire Council is pleased to announce that submissions are again open for its Community Event Grants Program, with $60,000 on offer for events in the local community.

A rich diversity of species has been uncovered in local waterways, highlighting the success of Hornsby Shire Council's largest-ever citizen science and creek biodiversity research project. This groundbreaking initiative has allowed the community to play an active role in discovering and monitoring the health of local ecosystems, contributing valuable data and insights into the area's natural environment.

The NSW Electoral Commission conducted the 2024 Local Government Election on Saturday, 14 September 2024, and has now officially declared the newly elected Councillors for Hornsby Shire Council, including four new Councillors.

The NSW Electoral Commission has officially declared Warren Waddell as the newly elected Mayor of Hornsby Shire. This marks his first term as Mayor, following the 2024 Local Government Election, which was held on Saturday, 14 September 2024.

People who live, work or play along the Hawkesbury River are invited to share their thoughts on how it should be looked after as part the Hawkesbury Nepean River System Coastal Management Program (HNRS CMP), a project between six councils to establish a long-term plan for its coordinated management.

For the first time in Hornsby, a street festival will descend on Peats Ferry Road and Dural Lane, bringing a celebration that transitions from a fun-filled afternoon to a lively evening on Saturday 16 November.

With the spring season now underway, Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its upcoming schedule of free guided bushwalks, aimed at providing an educational, safe and enjoyable outdoor experience, exclusive for Hornsby Shire residents.

As I approach the end of my second term as Mayor of Hornsby Shire, also marking the end of over 50 years of public service, I reflect on my deep-rooted connection with local government and passion for my beloved Hornsby Shire.

The judging panel has announced 65 artworks have been shortlisted for Hornsby Shire Council’s 2024 Hornsby Art Prize. The finalist works of Painting, Sculpture, Digital Art Stills/Digital Photography, Drawing, and Printmaking will be on exhibition at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre from 25 October until 10 November.