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life in The Hills Shire
Residents , businesses , artists and creatives can shape the future of arts and cultural life in The Hills Shire by taking ten minutes to complete an online survey .
The Hills Shire Council is working on its 2024 Arts and Culture Strategy , which will investigate a range of options that could transform cultural life in the Hills , including :
- Market demand and feasibility for a large new multi-purpose venue
- Viability of a permanent concert stage at Bella Vista Farm
- Council ’ s role in curating major events , exhibitions and performances at a range of Council-owned venues
- Opportunities for public art and laneway revitalisation .
Mayor of The Hills Shire Dr Peter Gangemi said Council was embarking on one of its biggest community engagement campaigns to date to ensure many voices were heard .
“ As more families choose to make The Hills their home , we want to know what our community envisages across our Shire over the years ahead ,” Mayor Gangemi said .
“ Over the last ten years , Council has held and hosted major events at venues
A concert in the Hills .
like Bella Vista Farm and Castle Hill Showground , while transforming space at Castle Grand into the Pioneer Theatre to bring stage shows like Menopause The Musical to the Shire .
“ These actions were informed by our last cultural action plan ten years ago , and we want to identify the next big moves to take arts and culture forward across the Hills .
“ I encourage residents to participate in the survey to help put together the future roadmap of The Hills .”
A draft Arts and Culture Strategy is due to be considered by Council in late 2024 .
Anyone who participates in the survey and signs up to the new Hills Have Your Say platform is eligible to go into the running for one of five $ 100 vouchers .
To find out more information , visit hillshaveyoursay . thehills . nsw . gov . au . The survey will be open until 5pm on Friday 7 June 2024 .
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