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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,...

Waterfront and Riverwalk Master Plan Design Workshop

Join us at the Town Park Recreation Centre on Thursday, April 21 for a Design Workshop where we will unveil the initial concepts for the new Waterfront and Riverwalk Master Plan.

Drop in anytime between 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and chat with staff and our consultants from WSP to learn more about the initial design concepts and recommendations. These concepts were guided by the feedback collected during our community engagement process to date.

See what our community has worked...

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.

Council Meeting Highlights - April 5

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Council Meeting:

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

Use of corporate resources for Election purposes

Council approved the new Use of Corporate Resources...

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...