Public Notices

Draft Operating and Capital budgets Posted for Review

Council to discuss and consider the draft budgets at two-day Finance Committee Meeting, November 28 and 30

The 2024 draft operating and capital budgets for the Municipality of Port Hope have been posted for public review, ahead of the Finance Committee Meetings scheduled for November 28 and 30, 2023.

Budget development

The municipal team has dedicated several months to crafting a preliminary submission for the 2024 operating and capital budgets. This intricate process stands as one of the team's...

Training Exercise and Infrastructure Upgrade to Fire Hydrants on Highland Drive

Staff have identified, through routine fire hydrant testing, that an upgrade to infrastructure supplying water to select fire hydrants on Highland Drive must be completed. This upgrade work must be done promptly to ensure there is adequate water pressure for fire suppression to structures in the area, particularly to the Jack Burger Sports Complex (JBSC). Hydrants along Highland Drive, east of the JBSC are not affected as services are supplied from watermains from Cavan Street.

Port Hope Fire...

2024 Budget Consultation

Municipality of Port Hope staff have been working to develop the 2024 Capital and Operating Budget. This process is one of the most important tasks carried out by staff and takes many months of planning before it is presented to Council for consideration.

Share your thoughts and priorities

Community engagement is important in the budget development process. As part of the community engagement plan for the 2024 budget, there are two ways to share your thoughts.

Survey

Community members are invited...

Mayor’s Drawing Contest

Last week was Local Government Week. In Celebration, the Mayor is hosting a drawing contest open to all young residents of Port Hope ages 5 to 12 years. Encourage all the little people in your life to enter! The theme of the contest is “What I love about Port Hope.”

Deadline to submit is November 23, by 4:00 p.m. Drop off your submission to Town Hall or mail them to: 56 Queen Street Port Hope ON L1A 3Z9 (Attention Mayor’s Corner Drawing Contest). Please ensure the child's name and age are...

Temporary Downtown Road Closures - October 20

Residents are advised that there will be two temporary road closures Downtown from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Friday, October 20, to accommodate a Wizard of Oz themed Costume & Puppet Parade. This Parade is in celebration of the 30th annual Vintage Film Festival in Downtown Port Hope.

Streets affected:

• Walton Street (from Ontario Street to Mill Street)
• Queen Street (from Walton Street to Augusta Street)

For participant and driver safety, vehicles parked inside the road closures are required to remain...