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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...

Notice of Waterfront Trail Closure - December 15 to 24

Work will be taking place near the A.K. Sculthorpe Woodland Marsh and the barrier beach along portions of Lake Ontario beginning December 15 until December 24. The barrier beach helps protect the Marsh, but it is part of a naturally eroding shoreline. This erosion speeds up during periods of extreme lake levels, creating risks for this sensitive area.

To help stabilize the shoreline, we are installing nature-based protection features called boulder headlands and adding fresh cobblestone material...

Holiday Fire Safety Reminders

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services wants to remind residents to take proper fire safety precautions and stay fire safe this holiday season. Always ensure you maintain working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home. Install alarms on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Test your smoke and CO alarms every month and install new batteries if needed.

Quick Facts:

• OFM data indicate the months from November to January experience the highest number of residential...