Council Announcements

Committee of the Whole Meeting Cancelled – January 6, 2026

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 has been cancelled.

In accordance with Procedural By-law 80-2024, section 23.1(d), a meeting may be cancelled where it is no longer required due to a lack of forecasted agenda items. 

The next scheduled meeting will be a Special Council meeting on January 13, 2026, to consider the municipal budget.

For questions, please email staff in the Legislative Services office.

2025-12-19

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...

Special Council Meeting – December 2, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council will move into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. c.25, Section 239(2)(h), to receive information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory, or a Crown agency of any of them. This relates to a confidential update from OPG...

ARU Public Meeting – December 9, 2025

Members of the public are invited to a Public Meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall (56 Queen Street).

This meeting is being held to discuss proposed changes to the Zoning By-law that would make it easier to develop housing options in Port Hope through Additional Residential Units (ARUs) and creative housing options (mobile homes, modular homes, and tiny homes).

What are ARUs?

ARUs are self-contained living spaces, on the same property as the main home. They can take many...

Council adopts 2025–2028 Strategic Plan

For Immediate Release
Friday, November 21, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

Port Hope Council has officially adopted the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, setting a clear direction for the Municipality over the next several years. Strategic plans serve as a long-term roadmap that guides decision-making, promotes responsible growth, and outlines priorities to ensure the community thrives.

The new plan is built on four key pillars:

Inclusive: Strengthening community wellbeing and access to services so all residents can...