Council Announcements

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...

Special Council Meeting – November 12, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this Meeting, Council will receive a presentation in open session from the representatives of the 138 Hope Street property. The presentation is with respect to anticipated use of the property.

Then, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25, in order to consider an item pertaining to...

Special Council Meeting – November 4, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council will receive an interim report from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. regarding the Ward Boundary Review and Council Composition Review, including next steps in the community engagement process.

The session is open to the public and the meeting will be live streamed on the Municipality’s YouTube channel.

For questions,...