Fight for a Fairer Hills Future: Less than 1,000 signatures to go!

Council is calling on the NSW Government to urgently fund local infrastructure, critical road upgrades, new schools, and sporting fields.
We now have over 19,000 signatures and are nearing our 20,000-signature goal. Please share the petition with one or two additional people - it's open to all NSW residents of all ages, so every signature counts!

Stand up for The Hills – Find out more and Sign the Petition HERE

Help Us Fight for a Fairer Hills Future

Sign our petition with the Parliament of NSW for funding of the essential infrastructure needed for our growing Shire!
We need 20,000 signatures for the petition to be debated in Parliament - we currently have over 19,000 signatures! Signed already? Spread to your family and friends - it's open to all NSW residents of all ages.

Stand up for The Hills – SIGN THE PETITION HERE

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