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Special Council Meeting – October 2, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council and members of the public will be provided with information related to the proposed change to the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) Cleanup Criterion for arsenic. Representatives from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories will give a presentation offering a high-level overview of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment...

Celebrate Culture Days with Free Activities

Culture Days is an annual cross-country celebration of arts and culture, that runs from September 20 through October 13, 2024. Each year, we are proud to host hands-on activities, events, and workshops, that allow our residents to discover and deepen their appreciation of arts, culture, and creativity. We want to build on last year’s success, when collectively over 500 communities across the county came together to host more than 2,000 events, drawing a record-breaking 4.4 million attendees—11%...

Port Hope Earns Positive Ranking in 2023 Crime Severity Index

For Immediate Release
Friday, September 20, 2024

This media release is being issued on behalf of the Port Hope Police Services Board

The Municipality of Port Hope has once again been recognized for its safety, ranking favourably in the 2023 Crime Severity Index (CSI) report released by the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics.

The Crime Severity Index (CSI) is a measure that reflects the seriousness of police-reported crimes. Unlike traditional crime rates, the CSI takes into...

Notice of Public Meeting for Development Charges - October 8, 2024

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024 the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) bylaw and underlying background study.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed D.C. by-law and background...

2025 Budget Engagement Launched: Input Needed

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The Municipality of Port Hope has commenced its 2025 Budget Community Engagement initiative with the launch of a public survey aimed at gathering valuable insights from residents, businesses and property owners. The survey is designed to collect feedback on current municipal services, providing an opportunity for the community to express opinions on whether to maintain, increase, or decrease spending.

This survey plays a vital role in the...