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Christmas Tree Disposal

Residents are advised that Christmas tree disposal will take place in the Municipality from January 5 to 9, 2026. 

These trees don’t go to waste! We donate them to local farms and wildlife sanctuaries where they become tasty snacks for animals. To keep them safe, please make sure all nails, metal bases, ornaments, and lights are removed before tree disposal. 

Urban Residents

• Place your bare Christmas tree at your curbside
• If you live within the Williamsport Condo Corp. (Fenton Lane, Shortreed Lane,...

Committee of the Whole Meeting Cancelled – January 6, 2026

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 has been cancelled.

In accordance with Procedural By-law 80-2024, section 23.1(d), a meeting may be cancelled where it is no longer required due to a lack of forecasted agenda items. 

The next scheduled meeting will be a Special Council meeting on January 13, 2026, to consider the municipal budget.

For questions, please email staff in the Legislative Services office.

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2026 Municipal Budget Update

At its final meeting of the year, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved the schedule for the 2026 municipal budget process.

Since the introduction of Strong Mayor Powers in 2025, the budget process has changed. Under this legislation, the Mayor is responsible for preparing and presenting the budget to Council before February 1.

In October 2025, the Mayor confirmed that she would not use her authority to independently propose and adopt the 2026 budget. Instead, she instructed municipal staff...

2025 Municipal Holiday Hours

Administrative office holiday hours will take effect beginning on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. and will resume on Friday, January 2, 2026, at their regular office hours (Fire Administration will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026).

During this time, municipal administrative offices remain closed and administrative staff services will not be available.

For urgent services related to water, wastewater or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line. The...

You are Invited to Connect with Council at the New Year Connections Events

All are invited to celebrate the New Year with two free events from your Port Hope Council:

New Year’s Levee

This is a great chance to connect with your Council and reflect on the year that has passed and look ahead to the opportunities the new year brings. Enjoy a reception with light snacks and entertainment on Saturday, January 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Free Swim and Skate

Take advantage of free public skating and swimming for all ages on January 11 at the Jack Burger Sports...