Public Notices

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...

Special Council Meeting - March 29, 2022

Residents are advised that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, beginning at 5:30 p.m. via web conference.

Council will move into a closed session in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 in order to address matters pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board - Section 239 (2)(c) along with the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including...

Council Meeting Link - March 15 2022

Please be advised that there was an error with the link to the Council meeting on the agenda for tonight's meeting. Those who would like to join and participate in the meeting can do so with the new Zoom Link.
Passcode: 575080

As always, you may also stream the meeting on the Municipality of Port Hope YouTube channel.

Website Maintenance - March 8, 2022

Residents are advised that website maintenance is scheduled on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. for approximately four hours. The website will not be available while maintenance is taking place. Thank you for your patience as we work to upgrade our site.