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Council Approves 2024 Budget

Budget focused on infrastructure, maintaining services, and preparing for our future

For Immediate Release
Thursday, December 7, 2023- Port Hope, ON

At their regular Council meeting on December 5, Municipality of Port Hope Council voted unanimously to approve the 2024 budget.

“Budget development is an intricate process and a delicate balance to address the public service needs of residents and guide decisions on municipal infrastructure,” states Mayor Olena Hankivsky. “The challenge lies in...

Brief Closure of Municipal Administrative Buildings

Residents are advised that municipal administrative buildings will be closed for a brief period on Thursday, December 7, 2023 for a corporate event. Buildings will close at 10:00 a.m. and reopen at 12:00 p.m. Programming at the Jack Burger Sport Complex is not affected by this closure. 

Proposed 2024 Budget to be presented to Council at Meeting December 5

After months of planning and preparation by staff, culminating in a comprehensive review and deliberation by Council, the proposed 2024 budget will be considered for adoption at the upcoming Council meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023.

Proposed levy and total budget

The budget, endorsed by the Finance Committee consisting of all Council members, reflects a total municipal levy for 2024 of $28 million, constituting approximately 44% of the Municipality's overall $63 million budget. This...

Road Closure - Arthur Mark Drive

Residents are advised that Arthur Mark Drive is temporarily closed due to a water main break. Local traffic will be accommodated. Please use an alternate route to avoid the area. There may be delays along Peacock Boulevard. Bus Route B may be delayed due to the disruption. 

Residents in the area can expect lower than usual water pressure and rust may occur. Due to proximity of the power grid to the repair area, some customers may experience power interruptions. Elexicon is assisting with these...

Five Winners Selected for the Mayor’s Corner Drawing Contest

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - Port Hope, ON

Five burgeoning artists have been selected as the winners of the Mayor’s Corner Drawing Contest; an initiative aimed at engaging youth ages 5 to 12 to draw a picture illustrating what they love about Port Hope.

“Selecting only five winners was a tough decision as we had lots of wonderful entries,” explains Mayor Olena Hankivsky. “The pictures are so well done, and they portray diverse perspectives of what our young residents love...