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Mayor Calls Out NSW Government's Planning Policy Fail

Published on 22 July 2025

The Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne says the NSW Government is “planning to fail” by upzoning land in Baulkham Hills and Castle Hill for an additional 7,000 homes without any concurrent infrastructure planning.

Council says NO to reforms that threaten our family-friendly suburbs

Published on 23 February 2024

The Hills Shire Council has requested an exemption from the NSW Government's proposed low- and mid-rise housing reforms due to the large number of new homes being zoned, approved, and built across the Shire.

Hills Schools Bursting at the Seams

Published on 12 March 2024

New figures reveal that schools in Sydney’s north-west are bursting at the seams while the NSW Government forges ahead with plans to allow duplexes, townhouses, terraces and apartments on suburban streets.

Dr Michelle Byrne Returns as Mayor for New Council Term

Published on 04 October 2024

The NSW Electoral Commission has officially confirmed the results of The Hills Shire’s Mayoral election, declaring Dr Michelle Byrne as the popularly elected Mayor for the new term of Council.

Conservation Plan of Management - Balcombe Heights Estate

Published on 03 April 2025

Key Documents Directory

Community Land - Plans of Management

Published on 23 June 2025

Key Documents Directory - Plans of Management

Fact Sheets - Development Application Process

Published on 13 August 2025

Fact Sheet Directory for: Requirements for Residential Developments, Preparing Plans for Development Applications, Electronic Lodgement of Development Application files and Building Inspections.

a) 2022 - 2023 The Hills Shire Council Annual Report

Published on 22 November 2024

d) 2019 - 2020 The Hills Shire Council Annual Report

Published on 23 October 2024

b) 2021 - 2022 The Hills Shire Council Annual Report

Published on 23 October 2024