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Municipality of Port Hope Hosts Annual Civic Awards Ceremony, May 4

MEDIA ADVISORY
Monday, May 1, 2023 - Port Hope, ON

Join us as we celebrate the ‘Stars of Port Hope’ at the Annual Civic Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 4, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope.

The Civic Awards Program recognizes the contributions and achievements of individuals and groups that bring honour and enrichment to the Municipality of Port Hope. The ceremony is free to attend and open to all ages.

The ceremony will feature local talent and the award...

King's Field and Culture Plan Engagement

Community engagement is now open on the following two projects:

King’s Field

We are reviewing the parkland at King’s Field (Victoria Street South), along with a review of amenities in other nearby parks. In consultation with staff, a working group of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee, and through review of previous community surveys results, we have established a concept plan for this park.

With efforts to maximize use, provide unique opportunities for the neighbourhood, and...

Special Council Meeting - May 2, 2023

Residents are advised that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. as part of the 2022-2026 Council Orientation. Council members will receive training on elected officials’ role in local emergency management. They will also receive training on the municipal requirements of the Emergency Management Civil Protection Act and the five components of comprehensive emergency management (prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery).

Summer Day Camp Registration

Summer is fast approaching and we are opening our Summer Day Camp registration on Monday, May 1, 2023. Our camps offer a safe, fun, and active environment for kids ages 4 to 12 years old to play and make friends over the summer. We offer new and exciting camp themes each week with specific activities and special events to match, so each week is a totally new adventure!

We are also offering specialty and leadership camps that are focused on skill development, team building, problem solving and...

Strategic Plan Update

Community engagement is underway to update the Municipality’s Strategic Plan. Background Information and a community survey is available on My Port Hope for public feedback.

In January 2023, Council held an open meeting with senior staff and an external consultant to begin the strategic planning process for this term of Council. During the meeting, they reviewed feedback that members of Council heard during the campaign period, one of the broadest forms of community engagement. Several common...