Council Announcements

Special Council Meeting - June 12, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope for the purpose of swearing-in a new member of Council representing Ward 2 (Rural Area).

At this meeting, the Municipal Clerk will administer the Oath of Allegiance and Declaration of Office to Mr. Darrell Toms, who was declared the winner of the June 6 By-election to fill the vacant Ward 2 position on Council.

The Swearing-in Ceremony was...

Certified Results for the 2024 Ward 2 (Rural Area) Municipal By-Election

For Immediate Release
Friday, June 7, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to provide the certified results of the 2024 Ward 2 (Rural Area) Municipal By-Election.

A total of 1,248 votes were cast out of 3,805 eligible electors, representing a voter turn out of 32.8% in Ward 2 of the Municipality of Port Hope. 

Council Approves By-law to Deregulate Taxicabs in Municipality of Port Hope

For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that last night, Council approved a by-law to deregulate the local taxicab industry. This decision is in response to significant changes in the Canadian taxi industry and the increasing demand for more transportation options.

In recent years, ride-share platforms like Y Drive, Uber and Lyft have introduced new competition and innovative service delivery methods. These platforms...

Media Advisory: Progressive Pride Flag Raising to Take Place June 1

MEDIA ADVISORYWednesday, May 29, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

Join the Municipality of Port Hope at Town Hall on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for a special Progressive Pride flag raising in celebration of Pride Month. We invite members of the media and the community to attend. The Mayor, along with Members of Council, staff, and the community will participate in the ceremony. Mayor Hankivsky will also share some brief remarks.

Throughout the month of June, the Progressive Pride Flag will proudly...

Special Council Meeting - May 29, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council members will receive a staff report regarding proposed changes to the Taxi Licensing and Regulating By-law. The report will identify changes that will provide benefits to the existing local Taxi industry, while also opening up opportunities for additional ridesharing / vehicle for hire options subject to market demands.