Our Community

The sustainable communities plan provides an overview of Council's aims and objectives for community support and development and explores safety and well-being, access, arts & culture, volunteering, sport and recreation, community engagement and governance. It has been prepared to communicate identified opportunities to local service providers, community groups, government agencies and the broader community.

Sustainable Communities Plan(PDF, 10MB)

Community Events & Activities

The Hills Shire hosts numerous community events, workshops, walks, activities and festivals throughout the year.

My Neighbourhood

Search for local information close to your location using 'My Neighbourhood'.

Volunteering

Learn how to give your time to caring for the community, setting up local events or protecting our native environment.

Community Information Directory

Find local organisations, services & community groups.

Apply for a Grant

Review Council guidelines and apply for Community Grants, Donations or Financial Assistance.

Parking in The Hills

Council is the primary responsible regulatory authority for parking enforcement.

Hills Focus Community Magazine

Stay up-to-date with The Hills Shire Council Community Magazine - read about important local issues, explore local events and activities and learn more about The Hills Shire region.

Health & Safety

Local emergency management, road, pool and spa safety.

Business Support

The Hills Economic Development Department provides a range of services for those starting a business or organisations looking to relocate to the Sydney Hills.

Youth

Information for young people living in The Sydney Hills.

Seniors

Information on frail aged care, home maintenance, aged services and Seniors Festival events in The Hills.

Disability

Find services assisting those with a disability, find accessible toilets, car spaces & playgrounds featuring Liberty Swings. Join the Disability Access and Inclusion Reference Group.

Citizenship Ceremonies

Information on attending a Council run citizenship ceremony.

Cemeteries

Find information on Cemeteries in The Hills.

Communities Matter - Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention for small towns and local communities.

Use of Council Land for Community Gardens

Council has adopted a Community Gardens Policy to provide a framework for Council to consider requests from the community for a land use agreement from Council relating to publicly accessible community gardens on Council owned or managed community or operational land.

Australia Day Awards 2024

Do you know someone remarkable? Nominations for The Hills Shire Council’s Australia Day Awards 2024 are now open.

The Hills Shire Council School Citizenship Awards 2023

The Hills Shire Council School Citizenship Awards are held annually to recognise young people who have shown a great level of commitment in their school and the Hills Shire local community.

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