Public Notices

Notice of Nomination for Office

2022 Municipal and School Board Elections -
Notice to All Municipal Electors in the Municipality of Port Hope

This notice is for anyone interested in being a candidate in the 2022 municipal and school board elections on October 24, 2022. Nominations for the positions listed below must be filed on the prescribed form available, either in person or by your agent, with the Returning Officer during normal office hours between Monday, May 2, 2022 and Thursday, August 18, 2022, and on Nomination Day,...

Road Closure due to Watermain Break on Cavan Street

Residents are advised of an emergency temporary road closure due to a watermain break on Cavan Street between Highland Drive and Bedford Street. Please avoid the area while staff work to repair the main.

While repairs are taking place, water may be at lower pressure than normal and rust may occur. The water remains safe for use.  

For questions, please email the Works and Engineering department or call 905-885-8760.

Notice of Study Commencement - Lake Street/Waterfront Trail

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Detailed Design - Shoreline Erosion Protection at Lake Street / Waterfront Trail The Study

The Municipality of Port Hope has retained the services of Planmac Engineering Inc. to undertake a Schedule ‘A+’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and Detailed Design for shoreline erosion protection approximately 25m in length. This includes a portion of the waterfront trail that runs along the top of bank between Lake Street and an eroded section of...

Spring Burn Permit Reminder

As spring clean-up begins, residents are remined that open air burning is prohibited in the urban area of Port Hope. This includes outdoor wood burning chimneys, screened fire bowls or containers, fire pits, and barrels. Urban residents are permitted to use natural gas or propane outdoor appliances, provided they are listed for use in Canada and are installed following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Property owners in the rural area can apply for a burn permit, with specific conditions, for any...

Proposed Speed Reduction Measures - By-law Amendment

At the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, March 15, Works and Engineering Committee considered a report recommending several speed reduction measures. The proposed amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law include the following speed reductions. 

Proposed Amendments Prescribed Speed Limits

The below speed reduction changes are being proposed:

Current 80km/hr zone to be reduced to 50km/hr  Rural areas:

• Cranberry Road from Dale Road to the 401 overpass/existing 50 km/hr
• Deerpark Rd From County...