Council bolsters online info with print publication

Hornsby Shire Council has bucked the trend towards digital-only information services, delivering the first edition of a free print publication to all residents of the LGA.

The Our Council publication will be delivered on a quarterly basis directly to mailboxes throughout Hornsby Shire, and will include updates on major projects; information on services, local history and sustainability; and contact information for the Shire’s Mayor and each of its nine councillors.

Hornsby Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock AO said the print publication demonstrates the Council’s commitment to ensuring that all residents of the Shire feel informed and updated on Council projects, regardless of whether they are active users of online platforms.

“To regular users of the web and digital devices, receiving a printed publication in the mail might seem like a hark back to the past. But as a diverse and inclusive community, it’s important that Council news and information reaches all residents, not just those who frequently use social media,” he said.

“Now more so than ever, we can appreciate that residents of the Shire expect to be kept up-to-date on exactly how their rates are being spent and what we are doing to deliver timely and effective projects and services. We hope that this publication will not only make residents feel informed but also empowered to have their say and help us shape the future of our Shire.”

Our Council is also available in digital format using this link.