At its General Meeting in February , Hornsby Shire Council tabled its latest Performance Report , outlining positive progress with its 2024 / 27 Delivery Program and Operational Plan in the first half of the financial year .

The Delivery Program and Operational Plan sets out how Council delivers services to the Hornsby Shire community and then

measures its performance .

The Performance Report covers Council projects such as its park and playground upgrades at Wollundry Park , Beecroft Village Green , Pennant Hills Park and Brickpit Park ; the building of four additional footpaths ; the installation of gross pollution devices , and many other Council events , programs and initiatives .

The Report also covers the progress made towards transforming Hornsby into a vibrant and sustainable hub that is attractive to work and live . Following the NSW Government ’ s announcement of its masterplan in November for the Hornsby Transport Orientated Development ( TOD ) Program , Council welcomed the plan ’ s alignment with the vision embodied in its own Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan .

Major projects ,

Hornsby Park and Westleigh Park , are covered in the Performance Report , with both projects taking significant steps forward in December 2024 .

A grant of $ 12 million was awarded from the Australian Government through the Thriving Suburbs grant scheme to fund a Field of Play at Old Mans Valley in Hornsby Park . For Westleigh Park , the Sydney North Planning Panel approved the Development Application for redevelopment of the park .

The Report covers operational highlights such as Council ’ s extensive community consultations to update the Community Engagement Strategy and to develop the Hornsby Affordable Housing Strategy . Residents also participated in a Community Satisfaction Survey .

“ There have been some incredible achievements in the past six months in shaping the future of Hornsby Shire , from progress in shared walking and cycling paths to facilitating services to assist people from all walks of life ,” said Hornsby Shire Mayor , Warren Waddell .

“ We ’ re eager to continue making a positive impact in our community as we roll out the many projects and initiatives outlined in our 2024 / 27 Delivery Program and Operational Plan . Please continue to have your voice heard about our decisions ,

projects and plans through our Your Say Hornsby website .”

Also at the last meeting , Council :

• On receiving a Mayoral Minute , resolved to advocate on behalf of the community by appealing to Australia Post to reconsider its position to maintain the essential service of a post office in Pennant Hills .

• Received and noted the quarterly review of the budget for the period ending December 2024

• Received and noted the contents of the Director ’ s Report on investments and borrowings for the periods ending 30 November 2024 and 31 December 2024

• Noted details regarding the provision of Councillor expenses and facilities for the second half of 2024

• Endorsed the recommended minimum lot sizes for dual occupancy developments for submission to Department of Planning , Housing and Infrastructure .

The full agenda of the meeting , along with details of each item discussed , can be found at hornsby . nsw . gov . au .