Council Announcements

Special Council Meeting - July 11, 2023

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At the meeting, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act (section 239) to address several time-sensitive matters, including:

• CAO Recruitment - Section 239(2)(b) and Section 239(2)(d)
• A confidential employee matter - Section 239(2)(b)
• Surplus municipal property - Section 239(2)(c)

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Council Denies Request to Demolish 65 Ward Street

For Immediate Release
Thursday, June 29, 2023 - Port Hope, ON

At a Special Meeting this evening, Council for the Municipality of Port Hope voted to deny the Heritage Alteration Permit Application for Demolition filed by the property owner for the buildings located at 65 Ward Street.

At the meeting, Council heard seven delegations and multiple verbal submissions from the public. The format of the meeting allowed for members of the public to address Council prior to their decision.

In accordance with...

Additional Information for Special Council Meeting – June 29, 2023

Residents are advised that the agenda has been published for the Special Council Meeting scheduled for June 29, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. At this meeting, Council will consider a staff report and the Heritage Permit Application for Demolition filed for the property at 65 Ward Street.

Meeting agenda information

The agenda is subject to alteration and adjustment. The Staff report is being finalized and will be posted on the agenda on Monday, June 26, 2023.

A reminder that the decision before Council and the...

Special Council Meeting – June 29, 2023

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. This date and time was selected based on the confirmed availability of all members of Council.

At the meeting, Council will consider a staff report and the Heritage Permit Application for Demolition filed for the property at 65 Ward Street. The agenda, including the staff report, for the Special Council Meeting will be posted on the Agendas and Minutes page next week.

A...

Municipality of Port Hope Announces Departure of Chief Administrative Officer, David Smith

For Immediate Release
Friday, June 16, 2023 - Port Hope, ON

Today the Municipality of Port Hope announced that Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), David Smith has advised Council and staff of his resignation from the role to pursue a leadership position in another community. Mr. Smith has served as CAO for Port Hope since 2020.

"On behalf of Council and staff, I would like to sincerely thank David for his tremendous contributions to the community over the last three years, particularly his...