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Access Interruption at Town Hall

Residents are advised that access to the west entrance of Town Hall (the rear door) will be limited on the morning of Friday, December 17. A tree service specialist will be on site removing the large spruce tree located between the public washrooms and the rear of the building. The health of the tree has been assessed professionally and unfortunately, has been deemed unsafe due to rot. It is being removed to protect the public and the property and staff will soon be exploring replanting options...

Council Meeting Highlights - December 7

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. 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. 

Council meetings will continue virtually until further notice

Council decided to maintain the...

Express Transit to Cobourg Currently Unavailable

Residents are advised that the Express Cobourg Shuttle Bus is currently out of service due to mechanical issues. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible, thank you for your patience. 

2021-12-09

2022 Budget Consultation

Residents are advised that the 2022 proposed budget documents have been posted for public review and open to receive comments from residents.

A presentation of the proposed budget will take place at the upcoming Special Meeting of Finance Committee on Monday, December 13 and continue on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Members of the public can participate in this meeting. Meeting participation information will be posted on the meeting agenda, once it is ready and posted on our Agendas and Minutes page.

New Dual Stream System at the Hope Transfer Station

Rural residents are advised of the new recycling changes taking place on Monday, December 6, 2021 at the Hope Transfer Station. The facility is switching to a new dual stream system. This means, residents will need to sort their recycling loose into two categories: Papers and Containers.

There will be recycling bins on site for residents to pick up at no charge. These bins will assist residents in sorting their recycling at home for easy drop-off at the transfer site. Residents will need to...