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ARU Public Meeting – December 9, 2025

Members of the public are invited to a Public Meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall (56 Queen Street).

This meeting is being held to discuss proposed changes to the Zoning By-law that would make it easier to develop housing options in Port Hope through Additional Residential Units (ARUs) and creative housing options (mobile homes, modular homes, and tiny homes).

What are ARUs?

ARUs are self-contained living spaces, on the same property as the main home. They can take many...

Winter Parking Restrictions Begin December 1

Winter parking restrictions take effect on December 1 and continue through the winter until March 15. This means there is no on-street parking permitted on snow routes from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. This is in effect so that our snowplows can clear the streets safely, when required.

Here are additional useful winter tips:

• Whenever possible, please refrain from parking on the streets during snowfalls. This helps municipal staff clear the streets more efficiently.
• We have 680 lane kilometers of roads...

Proposed Prescribed Fees for Services Review

The proposed Prescribed Fees for Services for 2026 are now available for review and public input on the 2026 Budget engagement webpage.

You can find the document in the Important Documents section at engage.porthope.ca/2026-budget. We welcome comments and feedback on the proposed fees:

• By email to the Finance Department
• By regular mail addressed to Municipality of Port Hope, Finance Department, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 3Z9.
• In Person at Town Hall - Finance Department located at Town Hall....

Candlelight Walk and Santa Claus Parade Road Closures and Parking Disruptions

The Candlelight Walk returns down Walton Street and this year is going to be bigger and better than ever as we celebrate the conclusion of the Walton Reconstruction Project and kick-off the holiday season with a downtown street party on Friday, November 28. 

The following day, on Saturday, November 29, the Santa Claus Parade will also take place on Walton Street at 1:00 p.m. Residents are advised of the following traffic, parking, and transit interruptions to accommodate these events:

Road...

Council adopts 2025–2028 Strategic Plan

For Immediate Release
Friday, November 21, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

Port Hope Council has officially adopted the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, setting a clear direction for the Municipality over the next several years. Strategic plans serve as a long-term roadmap that guides decision-making, promotes responsible growth, and outlines priorities to ensure the community thrives.

The new plan is built on four key pillars:

Inclusive: Strengthening community wellbeing and access to services so all residents can...