Public Notices

Property Standards By-law to be Considered for Final Approval

Residents are advised that the updated Property Standards By-law was presented to Members of Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting on October 22, 2024. This By-law sets important regulations for property upkeep, ensuring safety, and aesthetics throughout the community.

The review of the Property Standards By-law began in early 2024 and included a thorough community engagement process. Residents, stakeholders, and committees of Council were invited to share their feedback and suggestions....

Review of Procedural By-law

The Municipality of Port Hope is reviewing its Procedural By-law, which governs how Council meetings are conducted to ensure transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in decision-making. One year after the updated By-law was implemented, we are seeking community feedback to help determine if further refinements are needed.

We invite residents to review the current Procedural By-law and share their comments and suggestions. Your input is important in helping us shape the future of Council's...

Special Council Meeting – October 22, 2024

Update 10/22/24 at 3:00 p.m.

Please note: This Special Council Meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of forecasted agenda items. As per the procedure by-law, the Clerk, in consultation with the CAO, may cancel meetings when no agenda items are anticipated. 

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S...

Fish Sanctuary and Extended Fall Season Update

The Municipality of Port Hope would like to remind the community that, per the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), the fish sanctuary is in place from September 1 to October 14, from the south side of the Jocelyn Street Bridge to the CNR Bridge (the first rail line north of Lake Ontario). The sanctuary protects vulnerable fish during peak migration to their spawning grounds.

In their announcement made on August 30, the MNR also directed that from October 15 to December 31, the new extended fall...

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings, the Hope Transfer Station, Transit Services, the Town Park Recreation Centre, and the Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Jack Burger Sports Complex will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for adult and public swimming.

All municipal services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

For urgent services related to water, wastewater, or roads,...