Council Announcements

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,...

Meet Our Youth Councillors: Emily and Leah

Did you know that the Municipality of Port Hope has two Youth Councillors? Emily and Leah serve as representatives for the young people of our community, bringing energy, ideas, and a strong sense of civic pride to the Council table. Through this role, they share the perspectives of local youth, helping ensure that their voices are reflected in municipal decision-making.

Council recognizes that youth engagement is an important part of a thriving and inclusive community. To support this, Council...

October Council Meetings to Continue Virtually

Please be advised that all Council and Committee of the Whole meetings will continue to be held virtually throughout the month of October.

This temporary measure is necessary due to unexpected delays in receiving key materials for the new audio-visual (AV) system installation in Council Chambers. These delays are the result of border and tariff issues, which are circumstances beyond our control. While the upgrades were originally anticipated to be complete by early October, installation is now...