Connections to Country

Council recognises the Traditional Owners of the lands of Hornsby Shire, the Darug and GuriNgai peoples, and pays respect to their Ancestors and Elders past and present and to their Heritage. We acknowledge and uphold their intrinsic connections and continuing relationships to Country.

Contents

Connections to Country Mayor’s Message General Manager’s Message Introduction The IP&R framework Our Shire – Our community Elected Council Councillors Join the conversation How we deliver services 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13

Values 14

Budget overview

Transforming our Shire

Hornsby Park Westleigh Park Public Domain 15 16 16 17 18

Hornsby Town Centre

19 Strategic plans 20 Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee 22 How to read this document 23

Liveable

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Connected and cohesive community 1A. Community and creativity 1B. Community spaces

26 27 29 Inclusive and healthy living 31 2A. Leisure, sport, open space and recreation 32 2B. Urban design and heritage 35 Sustainable 39 Resilient and sustainable 39 3A. Sustainability 40 3B. Resilience 42 3C. Waste, recycling and street cleaning 45 Natural environment 47 4A. Environment 48 Productive 53 Integrated and accessible transport 53 5A. Roads, footpaths and moving around 54 Vibrant and viable centres 56 6A. Inviting centres and business 57 Collaborative 60 Open and engaged 60 7A. Leadership and governance 61 7B. Customer experience 65 7C. Communication, education and engagement 68 Smart and innovative 71 8A. Planning for the future 72 8B. Organisational support 78 8C. Smart cities 82 Financial commentary Summary budget 2022/23

84 86 Forward budget from 2023/24 87 Interest on investments and borrowings 88 Rating information 89 Domestic Waste Management 92 Fees and Charges 94 Capital Works 2022/23 96 Forward Capital Works 2023-2026 103 Translation information (inside back cover)