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Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Rise and Report – Proposed LPAT Settlement

Mayor Sanderson provided a report out of the closed session announcing that Council has approved proposed Minutes of Settlement for Local Planning Appeal...

Residents are advised that there will be no administrative staff services or transit services on Monday, May 24, 2021 for the Victoria Day holiday. Services will resume on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at their usual operating hours.

For urgent services related to water or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press "2" to reach our after-hours emergency line.

As the weekend approaches, residents are reminded of the regulations for the sale and use of fireworks, per By-law 102-2008. Residents are reminded that physical...

At the Council meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Mayor Sanderson provided a report out of the closed session announcing that Council has approved proposed Minutes of Settlement for Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Appeal Case # PL200619 submitted by the Applicant (AON Inc., 2107401 Ontario Inc., Penryn Park Estates Inc., and Penryn Mason Homes Inc.).

Council authorized its solicitor to sign the Minutes of Settlement on behalf of the Municipality. Council also directed its solicitor and Planning...

The Municipality of Port Hope has been selected by Toronto-based non-profit Community Researchers to participate in the first intake of a new research initiative this summer that will help inform the direction of youth programming for the Municipality.

“Prominent organizations have a responsibility to lead the industry’s research and development,” notes Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “Municipal recreation departments have struggled during the pandemic and our...

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that Julia Snoek has been appointed the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, following the retirement of former director, Jim McCormack.

“Following a fulsome recruitment process including many external applicants and in-depth interviews, Julia’s experience and proven track record placed her at the top,” notes David Smith, Chief Administrative Officer at the Municipality of Port Hope. “Julia is well connected with the community...