Sydney’s dark buildings
KATHY COWLEY
Why are we destroying our suburbs and environments when up to half of new apartments are being left vacant?
As we’re all well...
A vision for the future
NOEL OXLEY, PRESIDENT
For many years the Pennant Hills District Civic Trust has urged successive Councils to prepare a strategic vision for the development of...
Shop Local Movement
SUSAN LOW, FOMC SECRETARY
Think about the last place you shopped.
What were the reasons why you shopped there? Was it because they stocked the items...
Communications in Hornsby Shire
JOHN FARQUHAR, ACTING CHAIRMAN
From the new Hornsby councillors this year we hear that public comment is wanted. State and Federal representatives have also expressed...
New zoning increases bushfire risk for residents
KATHY COWLEY, FOKE PRESIDENT
Many of us watched the recent wildfire events across California unfold late last year, as well as the wildfires in the...
Developing a town centre plan
NOEL OXLEY, PRESIDENT
Members of the Pennant Hills District Civic Trust recently met with the mayor of Hornsby Shire, Philip Ruddock, Councillor Emma Heyde and...
Cleaning up Beecroft
ROSS WALKER, PRESIDENT
started busy and has continued to be busy for the Trust with plenty of items to share with the local community...
Let’s have the vision before the Plan
Noel Oxley
When the Council invited landowners, business owners, and community progress associations in Pennant Hills and Thornleigh to participate in the Picture Pennant Hills online survey,...
Cleaning up Beecroft with your help
Ross Walker, President
Clean Up Australia Day is always held on the first Sunday of March, the 4th, and this year is no exception. The...
State Government taking increased control over local planning decisions
KATHY COWLEY
When Planning Minister Roberts announced the introduction of mandatory Independent Hearing and Assessment Panels (IHAPs) for all Councils in Sydney last year, it...
