Public Notices

Walton Street Reconstruction News

The tender for the second phase of the Walton Street Reconstruction project closed on November 3, 2023. However, there was only one compliant bid, and the quoted project costs were significantly more money than the Municipality had initially planned for this project. The proposed budget is too high for what the Municipality approved. Staff have written a report to Council, suggesting that they cancel the current bid and break the project into two parts over two years to better manage costs....

Draft Operating and Capital budgets Posted for Review

Council to discuss and consider the draft budgets at two-day Finance Committee Meeting, November 28 and 30

The 2024 draft operating and capital budgets for the Municipality of Port Hope have been posted for public review, ahead of the Finance Committee Meetings scheduled for November 28 and 30, 2023.

Budget development

The municipal team has dedicated several months to crafting a preliminary submission for the 2024 operating and capital budgets. This intricate process stands as one of the team's...

Training Exercise and Infrastructure Upgrade to Fire Hydrants on Highland Drive

Staff have identified, through routine fire hydrant testing, that an upgrade to infrastructure supplying water to select fire hydrants on Highland Drive must be completed. This upgrade work must be done promptly to ensure there is adequate water pressure for fire suppression to structures in the area, particularly to the Jack Burger Sports Complex (JBSC). Hydrants along Highland Drive, east of the JBSC are not affected as services are supplied from watermains from Cavan Street.

Port Hope Fire...

2024 Budget Consultation

Municipality of Port Hope staff have been working to develop the 2024 Capital and Operating Budget. This process is one of the most important tasks carried out by staff and takes many months of planning before it is presented to Council for consideration.

Share your thoughts and priorities

Community engagement is important in the budget development process. As part of the community engagement plan for the 2024 budget, there are two ways to share your thoughts.

Survey

Community members are invited...

Mayor’s Drawing Contest

Last week was Local Government Week. In Celebration, the Mayor is hosting a drawing contest open to all young residents of Port Hope ages 5 to 12 years. Encourage all the little people in your life to enter! The theme of the contest is “What I love about Port Hope.”

Deadline to submit is November 23, by 4:00 p.m. Drop off your submission to Town Hall or mail them to: 56 Queen Street Port Hope ON L1A 3Z9 (Attention Mayor’s Corner Drawing Contest). Please ensure the child's name and age are...