Council Announcements

Statement from Mayor Sanderson - Black Lives Matter

 

This afternoon, many community members from across Northumberland County united in a peaceful protest in Cobourg, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

In the wake of the tragic and preventable death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, thousands of people across North America, and around the World, have been expressing their hurt and outrage over this senseless act of violence. This tragedy contributes to a long history of oppression and discrimination against Black and other...

May 5 Council Meeting Highlights

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 7, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Suspension of sale and discharge of fireworks

Council temporarily suspended the provisions of By-law 102/2008 to prohibit the sale and discharge of...

April 21 Council Meeting Highlights

Municipality of Port Hope Council Meeting - April 21, 2020

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Land use restrictions

Council authorized the closure of all lands and parks under ownership...

April 21 Council Meeting Public Participation

The Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings on April 21, 2020 are being held electronically using ZOOM meeting software. The Council meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and the Committee of the Whole meeting will begin shortly after the Council meeting ends.

If you wish to participate on your computer or tablet:
To view the Council or Committee of the Whole Meeting through your computer (or smartphone with the ZOOM app) go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86842626020

If you wish to participate by telephone...

April 7 Council Meeting Highlights

For Immediate Release Thursday, April 9, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. This was the first regular Council meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting to be held electronically in the Municipality’s history.

Donation to Food Bank

Council approved a donation to be made in the amount of $5000 to the Northumberland...