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Port Hope Pursues Opportunities to Address Community Need for Increased Access to Child Care

Recognizing the increasing need for child care services in Port Hope, the Municipality has identified two locations that present the opportunity to introduce additional child care centres in the community. The locations for these two potential child care centres are the former Ruth Clarke Activity Centre at 81 Mill Street South and the Canton Hub at 5325 County Road 10.

Planning is currently underway to enhance these sites, ensuring they meet the necessary licensing requirements. The...

Property Standards By-law Review

We are reviewing our Property Standards By-law. Property standards set the rules for how properties in Port Hope should be maintained. These rules help make sure that buildings, yards, and general cleanliness meet certain standards. We are making changes to better meet what our community needs now and to match what nearby towns are doing. The By-law covers aspects such as:

• Keeping grass short and maintaining yards
• Preventing litter or debris on properties
• Restricting parking of vehicles to...

Black History Month Marked with Pan-African Flag Raising

Today, Municipality of Port Hope Council, alongside staff and community members, united with forward-thinking municipalities and organizations to commemorate the beginning of Black History Month. This was marked by a distinguished Pan-African flag raising at Town Hall.

The Pan-African flag was created in 1920 by the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Also known as the Black Liberation flag, it was designed by Jamaican political activist Marcus Garvey Jr.
This tri-color flag consists...

Claire Holloway Wadhwani Assumes Role as Deputy Mayor

Under the Municipality's established rotation system for the Deputy Mayor role, Claire Holloway Wadhwani has assumed her turn as Deputy Mayor of Port Hope for 2024.

"I am thrilled to rotate into the Deputy Mayor role for 2024 and to be available to step up as needed to fill in for Mayor Olena,” states Deputy Mayor Holloway Wadhwani. “Mostly, as a member of Council, I look forward to continuing to engage with neighbours and work towards greater transparency in our Municipal decision-making as we...

Special Council Meeting – February 6, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 for the purpose of education and training as part of ongoing 2022 - 2026 Council Professional Development. This training is related to Municipal Budget tax impact understanding for Council Members.

For questions, please email staff  in the Legislative...