Council Announcements

Municipality of Port Hope Releases Upcoming 2025 Budget Meeting and Engagement Dates

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is introducing a revised approach to the 2025 budget meeting process, ensuring that Members of Council have ample time to review and discuss proposed budget materials before making final decisions. The new schedule is designed to encourage thoughtful deliberation and engagement over the course of several weeks, with the goal of approving the 2025 budget by the end of the year.

Throughout October and...

Special Council Meeting – October 2, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council and members of the public will be provided with information related to the proposed change to the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) Cleanup Criterion for arsenic. Representatives from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories will give a presentation offering a high-level overview of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment...

Notice of Public Meeting for Development Charges - October 8, 2024

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024 the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) bylaw and underlying background study.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed D.C. by-law and background...

2025 Budget Engagement Launched: Input Needed

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The Municipality of Port Hope has commenced its 2025 Budget Community Engagement initiative with the launch of a public survey aimed at gathering valuable insights from residents, businesses and property owners. The survey is designed to collect feedback on current municipal services, providing an opportunity for the community to express opinions on whether to maintain, increase, or decrease spending.

This survey plays a vital role in the...

Special Council Meeting – September 9, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. to begin in the Council Chambers at Town Hall (56 Queen Street, Port Hope) and proceed to various locations within the Municipality of Port Hope.

As part of Council’s ongoing 2022-2026 Professional Development, the purpose of this meeting is for Council to receive a tour of the four active industrial sites (Lions Park, Chemetron Lagoon, Former Coal Gasification Plant and Centre Pier). This will provide...