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Hornsby Shire, New South Wales, Australia

Welcome to Hornsby biz, a website dedicated to business within Hornsby Shire.

This is part of the Hornsby & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc commitment to the promotion, growth and sustainability of the business sector of Hornsby Shire.

This site does and will contain many invaluable links to Hornsby Shire commercial/business facilities and information for existing Hornsby Shire businesses and to businesses interested in relocation or Business 2 Business contacts.

At present there are additional sections in development that will be online soon. So please visit often and place Hornsby biz in your FAVORITES.

Hornsby & Baulkham Hills Council Tourism Alliance
Tourism in the shires
by Danielle Long Hornsby Advocate

31 January 2007.
HORNSBY and Baulkham Hills Councils have joined forces to increase tourism across the shires.

Dubbed a ``tourism alliance'', the initiative hopes to attract tourists to the region by jointly promoting local attractions and accommodation.

``The two shires have a lot in common so it makes sense to combine our resources to promote the area as a visitor destination,'' Hornsby Mayor Nick Berman said.

``Last year Hornsby Council launched an economic development strategy for the shire -- tourism forms an important part of that strategy.''.....More


Hornsby Shire Councillors Evans & Lyons champion Dural Service Centre amendments 21 Dec 2006
Evans & Lyons champion
Dural Service Centre amendments

21 December 2006
Hornsby Shire Councilors Steve Evans and Mark Lyons lead the charge to the review of the permissible land use within the Dural Service Centre.

A 52 page submission by the Dural Service Centre Business Group at the December planning meeting called for Hornsby Shire Council to consider amendments to the range of permissible land uses and the planning controls for the Dural Service Centre..... More


Hornsby Mall CCTV 2006
original photo John Dalton
Camera study for mall
by Danielle Long Hornsby Advocate

20 December 2006.
HORNSBY Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Hornsby Council's decision to further investigate the installation of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system in Hornsby Mall.

Councillors voted last week to take a closer look at the installation of CCTV once a community safety committee is established early next year.

State Government guidelines for the establishment and implementation of CCTV in public places require a local safety committee be set up before CCTV can be installed in a public area...... More


Hornsby Shire Development Enquiry Website
Online Development Enquiries
A service is now online provided by Hornsby Shire Council which identifies the majority of policies and controls within Hornsby Shire's Development Control Plans applying to a property relevant to the type of development you wish to undertake.

The site guides you through the following steps to create your own, site & development specific, list of controls:
Step 1: Search using Property Address
Step 2: Select from Property Results
Step 3: Confirm legal description/s of site
Step 4: Choose one or more of the permissible uses that best define your proposal
Step 5: View/Print/Download the controls/information to be submitted/Development Application Form

Online Development Enquiry


Hornsby Chamber Member of the Year Business Awards Night 5 December 2006
Member Business Awards
5 December 2006
Hornsby Chamber of Commerce Members and their guests fell silent in Bookas Bistro, Hornsby Inn as NSW Member for Hornsby, Mrs Judy Hopwood MP announced the winner of the 2006 Member of the Year; The Mortgage Gallery Hornsby.... More


Hornsby Shire Economic Development Launch 22 November 2006
Economic Breakfast Briefing
22 November 2006
Over 80 Hornsby Shire business owners attended the Economic Development Strategy Launch hosted by Hornsby Shire Council.

2 years in the making, this important document is the blueprint for economic growth and sustainability for the Shire over the next 4 years.

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Hornsby open for Business Expo 06 Opening Andrew Fraser MP & Judy Hopwood MP 20 Oct 2006
Showcasing Hornsby Shire Business
25 Hornsby Shire Businesses grasped the opportunity to showcase their business during the Hornsby & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry initiative; Hornsby Open for Business EXPO 06

Never before has a Trade Show been conducted within Hornsby Mall. Hornsby Chamber of Commerce was proud to provide this opportunity to all Hornsby Shire business More


NSW Minister for Planning, Frank Sartor MP
Hornsby Town Centre DCP/LEP
Gazetted with Amendments

After many years of drafting, public consultation and ministerial advice the Hornsby Town Centre DCP/LEP was gazetted on 18 August 2006

NSW Minister for Planning, Mr Frank Sartor (pictured) made amendments to the plan by removing the bonus floorspace ratio (FSR) provisions. This was to ensure that the LEP provides certainty and transparency for future development in the Hornsby Town Centre
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