Public Notices

Watermain Break - Walton Street

Work continues on Walton Street to fix a broken watermain. As a result, Walton Street (from Mill Street to Queen Street) is closed. Please use an alternate route, as crews are onsite to fix the break. The bridge will remain closed until further notice. We will provide updates when more information is available.

2025-12-28

Significant Weather Event Declared - December 28, 2025

For Immediate Release
Sunday, December 28, 2025 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope has declared a Significant Weather Event due to the combination of heavy rains, flash freeze, and heavy ice buildup, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation Ont 239/02. Conditions are expected to last into Monday with snowfall making for very slippery roads and sidewalks. 

Environment Canada and local authorities are advising all to avoid any non-essential travel until conditions...

Christmas Tree Disposal

Residents are advised that Christmas tree disposal will take place in the Municipality from January 5 to 9, 2026. 

These trees don’t go to waste! We donate them to local farms and wildlife sanctuaries where they become tasty snacks for animals. To keep them safe, please make sure all nails, metal bases, ornaments, and lights are removed before tree disposal. 

Urban Residents

• Place your bare Christmas tree at your curbside
• If you live within the Williamsport Condo Corp. (Fenton Lane, Shortreed Lane,...

Committee of the Whole Meeting Cancelled – January 6, 2026

The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 has been cancelled.

In accordance with Procedural By-law 80-2024, section 23.1(d), a meeting may be cancelled where it is no longer required due to a lack of forecasted agenda items. 

The next scheduled meeting will be a Special Council meeting on January 13, 2026, to consider the municipal budget.

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

2025-12-19

2026 Municipal Budget Update

At its final meeting of the year, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved the schedule for the 2026 municipal budget process.

Since the introduction of Strong Mayor Powers in 2025, the budget process has changed. Under this legislation, the Mayor is responsible for preparing and presenting the budget to Council before February 1.

In October 2025, the Mayor confirmed that she would not use her authority to independently propose and adopt the 2026 budget. Instead, she instructed municipal staff...