Venues

Council is currently taking bookings for Community Centres, Tennis Courts, and The Pioneer Theatre up until June 30 2027.

In order to access the regular hire rate you are required to provide us with a minimum of 10 consecutive bookings (of the same day, time and court/room) within the financial year.

Application Process – Please follow these steps to apply

1. Check the availability of the venue you are interested in by using the online calendar and create an account if you do not already hold one; click here to access Council's Venues portal.
2. Complete the form located below that reflects Community Centre or Tennis Court.

Please be aware that the application can take up to 7 days to be processed.

Submit Your 2026/27 Regular Venues Hire Application

Submit Your 2026/27 Regular Tennis Hire Application

For bookings beyond the 30 June 2027, Council is required to determine Fees and Charges for the coming financial year as part of the Hills Shire Plan.

The Draft Hills Shire Plan will be presented to Council and is required to be placed on public exhibition for a minimum period of 28 days to receive feedback from our community.

The proposed process and timeline for the exhibition and adoption of the Plan is as follows:

• April 2027 - Report to Council to consider the Draft Hills Shire Plan and place on public exhibition.
•  May/June 2027 - Public Exhibition of the Draft Hills Shire Plan for a period of 28 days.
•  June 2027 – Council to consider submissions and adoption of The Hills Shire Plan.

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Bookings will receive a full refund if at least 30 days’ notice is provided (via email) less an administration fee of $40 per cancellation request.

If less than 30 days’ notice is provided and the event cannot be moved to another date or suitable venue, the hirer is liable for the full hire fee.

Transfer of bookings will only be permitted at Council’s discretion for an administration fee of $40 per transfer request.

Please consider this when requesting any regular or casual bookings as no consideration for a “no charge” transfer will be made for date change once approved and processed.

Groups that can demonstrate that they are a registered charity or have Not for Profit status can access subsidised venue hire fees at Council's discretion. To register for a Not-for-Profit account, please click here.

Additionally, as of 1 July 2024, Not for Profit Groups that can demonstrate that they are unfunded can apply to Council to hire Level 1 and Level 2 rooms, weekdays until 4pm, for a maximum of 4 bookings per financial year at no charge and then receive a greater concession fee for all remaining bookings for that financial year. To apply for unfunded NFP support please email Venues@thehills.nsw.gov.au