Public Notices

West Beach Restoration Work Begins June 8

Residents are advised that the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) will begin the final stages of restoration work at West Beach during the week of June 8, 2026. The western section of the site is being restored to a naturalized state which will support the potential for both wetland ecology and fisheries habitat in the Alexander Creek area.

During this work, the contractor and authorized site visitors will park in the area behind the Water Treatment Plant. To help manage site activity while...

New Encroachment By-law to Regulate Private Use of Municipal Property

At their last Council meeting, Municipality of Port Hope adopted a new Encroachment By-law, along with supporting policies and updates to Municipal fees.

This new By-Law helps keep public spaces safe and protects Municipal infrastructure by setting rules for how Municipally owned land can be used. An ‘encroachment’ is any object, structure or activity that extends from private property onto municipal land. This can include features such as landscaping, structures, fences, signage, or patios.

Special Council Meeting – June 2, 2026

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council will receive a presentation from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. regarding the Final Consultant Report and Recommendations arising from the Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review. Following the presentation, Council will further consider this matter, and may select an option to guide the Municipality’s next steps...

Victoria Day Closures

Residents are advised of the following impacts to service due to the upcoming Victoria Day Holiday.

Administrative building closures

Municipal administrative buildings will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026 for the Victoria Day holiday. Services will resume on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at their usual operating hours. 

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

Other Municipal Services

Please note the following services...

OLT Decision - 2 Fox Road

On April 22, 2026, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) held a one-day hearing about an appeal related to 2 Fox Road. The appeal was submitted by 1664281 Ontario Inc. and involved four applications to divide the property into four new lots and one retained lot.

Before the hearing began, the Tribunal received letters from the parties confirming that the applicant and the Municipality had reached a proposed settlement for the Tribunal to review. The settlement was consistent with the staff...