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Hornsby Shire Community Plan 2010-2020
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This online discussion forum has concluded. You can still browse the site but the discussion area will no longer accept new comments or votes.
This consultation space has been created to present to the community a resource to participate in the preparation of the Hornsby Shire Community Plan 2010-2020.
You are invited to participate in identifying and commenting on the issues that are important to you now and into the future because in 10 years' time you will be older and your needs may be different.
To assist you in thinking about the future Council has prepared brief Issues Papers on nine key issues in Hornsby today. The Issues Papers address topics such as the ageing population, climate change, housing affordability and transport. The Papers are in the Library section on the right of this page.
The Library section also contains information on consultation outcomes so far.
The FAQ's section also on the right of this page contains information that answers many questions such as 'What is a Community Strategic Plan'.
The draft Hornsby Shire Community Plan 2010-2020 is now on public exhibition and available for comment. The document is available in the Library section on the right hand side of this page. This resource is provided for you to contribute and is available until Monday 19 April 2010. Please take some time, read the information and help us by contributing. Council values its community and it is important to us that our community is engaged and informed.
Council is also seeking a rate increase of 5.8% which will have an impact for 20 years ($60 - $70 for the average ratepayer per year) to improve Hornsby Shire's ageing infrastructure and build new facilities to meet the changing needs of the community. This rate increase will be known as an infrastructure levy. A similar consultation space has been created as a resource for you to comment on the proposed infrastructure levy until 19th April 2010 at http://bangthetable.com/hornsbyinfrastructure.
A website providing detailed information regarding the infrastructure levy has also been created and is available at: future.hornsby.nsw.gov.au.
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What services and infrastructure should Council provide now and in the future and how should these services be paid for?
Council must balance a limited ability to generate income with continually increasing expectations for improved services and facilities.
By telling us what services and facilities are important to you, you are providing information we can use to adjust service levels and cost effectively meet community expectations.
Tell us about those services you value and those you think are less important.
Tell us about the infrastructure you believe we need now and in the future.
Most importantly give us your opinions about Council services and infrastructure and about how any improvements you desire should be paid for.
by Hornsby Council 30 Oct 2009, 9:43am | 1775 views
What do you think Hornsby should look like in 2020?
In ten years time technology will have moved on and we will be older. What changes do you believe will occur in the next decade and how can Hornsby be best positioned to take advantage of these changes?
by Hornsby Council 29 Oct 2009, 4:23pm | 454 views
What will you and your family need in 10 years time?
The services and facilities that you use and value now will change over time because you will have a different lifestyle or your children will grow and need different things. Tell us what you feel your family will need in 10 years time.
by Hornsby Council 30 Oct 2009, 9:47am | 337 views
How will the community know we are moving in the right direction to achieve the desired future?
Tell us what community indicators or measures will indicate to you that we are moving in the right direction towards your vision for 2020.
by Hornsby Council 21 Oct 2009, 5:12pm | 334 views
What is the right way for Council to get to your preferred 2020 vision?
Tell us about how you think we can best get to your preferred future.
by Hornsby Council 21 Oct 2009, 5:09pm | 303 views
In 2020 the vision I have for Hornsby is …
Tell us about your long term future vision for Hornsby – 10, 20, 30 or more years ahead I would like Hornsby to ....
by Hornsby Council 21 Oct 2009, 5:07pm | 272 views
General Comment
I received a copy of the Community Plan at a Council meeting called for another purpose. The handout was another example of HSC wasting money on very expensive glossies.
My view is that Council should get back to the basics, and each area of basic business should be committed to observe certain responsibilities towards the community.
For example: No Council works will impact upon the ecology of the Shire, Planning decisions will consider the economy effects, Council will provide the venues for societal and cultural activities, Planning decisions with give priority to human habitat, and Council will improve governance by being more transparent and accountable.
If all business coming before Council considered and reported on these 5 area the 'community plan' would not be necessary, and another drain on Council's resources would be avoided.
by Brian Ash 6 Apr 2010, 3:57pm | 319 views
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Community Meeting Asquith Leagues Club, Waitara 21 November 2009 Mall Youth Event 12 December 2009 This resource will close and no further comments accepted 19 April 2010 -
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This BangTheTable site is a good way for the community to clarify their important issues and to communicate them to Council.
Accessible poll results below, followed by Flash (inaccessible) pie chart Option Percentage Strongly Agree 47.6% Agree 42.9% Undecided 0.0% Disagree 4.8% Strongly Disagree 4.7%
