This consultation space has been created to present to the community a resource to participate in the preparation of Hornsby Shire Council's Community Strategic Plan.

You are invited to participate in identifying and commenting on the issues that are important to you now and into the future because in ten 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 on the right of this page contains information that answers many questions such as 'What is a Community Strategic Plan'. 

Consultation and comment on this site will close on 19 April 2010. 

Council is also seeking a one-off rate increase of 5.8% ($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. 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 been created and will be available from the 19th January 2010 at: http://future.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/home.