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Your Place, Your Space. Live your way in the Adelaide Hills. Information and resources for residents of the Adelaide Hills Council region.
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Events
The Adelaide Hills plays host to a variety of activities, markets and festivals, while the Council hosts a diverse program of events for everyone in the community.
Community Centres
Our team of friendly staff and volunteers are ready to welcome you to our Community Centres in Norton Summit and Gumeracha. Connect with your community by participating in a range of fun activities and events.
Local Tourism
Our region offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Escape to the heart of the hills
Arts and Culture
Celebrated for its unique and diverse arts culture, the Adelaide Hills region works with local artists and the wider community to facilitate and promote activities that enhance culture within our community.
Local Wildlife
One of the most cherished parts of living in the Adelaide Hills is sharing our backyards and properties with native wildlife. While we can happily co-exist, sometimes we need some tips for sharing our gardens.
Parks and Recreation
The Hills are dotted with places to play and enjoy fun recreational activities with family and friends. Find your next destination!
Elected Members
Meet the Council Members and the Mayor who represent the Adelaide Hills Council area, along with the Executive team. Council Members are essential in leading the community and advocating for its interests.
Business Services
Businesses of all shapes and sizes in the Adelaide Hills offering everything from fresh produce and food, to manufacturing and business advisory. Find out how to seek support for your business, connect with others and meet legislative requirements.
Public Health
Council is responsible for a range of public health and safety issues and initiatives, and work closely with local businesses, government and stakeholders to manage and mitigate public health risks.
Events
The Adelaide Hills plays host to a variety of activities, markets and festivals, while the Council hosts a diverse program of events for everyone in the community.
Community Centres
Our team of friendly staff and volunteers are ready to welcome you to our Community Centres in Norton Summit and Gumeracha. Connect with your community by participating in a range of fun activities and events.
Local Tourism
Our region offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Escape to the heart of the hills
Arts and Culture
Celebrated for its unique and diverse arts culture, the Adelaide Hills region works with local artists and the wider community to facilitate and promote activities that enhance culture within our community.
Local Wildlife
One of the most cherished parts of living in the Adelaide Hills is sharing our backyards and properties with native wildlife. While we can happily co-exist, sometimes we need some tips for sharing our gardens.
Parks and Recreation
The Hills are dotted with places to play and enjoy fun recreational activities with family and friends. Find your next destination!
Elected Members
Meet the Council Members and the Mayor who represent the Adelaide Hills Council area, along with the Executive team. Council Members are essential in leading the community and advocating for its interests.
Business Services
Businesses of all shapes and sizes in the Adelaide Hills offering everything from fresh produce and food, to manufacturing and business advisory. Find out how to seek support for your business, connect with others and meet legislative requirements.
Public Health
Council is responsible for a range of public health and safety issues and initiatives, and work closely with local businesses, government and stakeholders to manage and mitigate public health risks.
3 October 2025
Celebrating Pride in November
Celebrating Pride in November, with Pride of the Hills.
Latest news
2 October 2025
Upper Sturt Community Forum a great success
We had a fantastic evening at the Upper Sturt Community Forum, with a wonderful turnout from across the community.
30 September 2025
Seeking Expressions of Interest to support Save Our Wildlife Foundation
We are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the community and organisations to support the future of Save Our Wildlife Foundation Incorporated (SOWFI).
30 September 2025
FOGO gets the go-go in expanded trial
Adelaide Hills Council is expanding its weekly FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) trial across the Balhannah, Charleston, Lobethal, Oakbank and Woodside townships.
30 September 2025
Do you know someone who makes your community a better place?
The Citizen of the Year Award nominations are open until 16 November.
29 September 2025
Planting for the future
Woodside Primary School students help restore a local creek by the Woodside Oval.
24 September 2025
Get your Power Outage Plan ready!
Extreme weather can impact the electricity network at any time – have a Power Outage Plan ready all year round.
24 September 2025
Outcome of the Supplementary Election
Congratulations to your three new Elected Members Lisa Clare Woolcock, Richard Gladigau and Alex Trescowthick
24 September 2025
Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom Resigns from Adelaide Hills Council
On 23 September at 5pm, prior to the Ordinary Council Meeting, Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom resigned from Council
22 September 2025
Decision on Gawler Boundary Reform welcomed by Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills Council welcomes the swift and decisive action taken by the Minister for Local Government, Joe Szakacs MP, in rejecting a recommendation for council boundary changes in Adelaide’s north.
16 September 2025
Your Say, Your Way. Help shape our new community engagement framework
What does good community engagement look like to you?
15 September 2025
Young Driver Awareness Course Wednesday 9 October
Enroll your L or P plater in a full day of defensive driver training in Charleston. $50 could save a life. BYO Car.
10 September 2025
Walking Woman Silhouette Unveiled in Lenswood to Honour Pioneer Women
A striking new silhouette artwork has been installed in Lenswood to celebrate the resilience and contribution of pioneering women in the Adelaide Hills.
Fabrik
Fabrik’s exciting redevelopment is underway, which will create purpose-built galleries, workshop and artist studio spaces, a brand new retail store and a heritage interpretation throughout the site, celebrating the history of the Onkaparinga Woollen Mill.