Council and Committee News

Mayor’s Art Award nominations open until December 31. The Municipality of Lakeshore is excited to announce the opening of nominations for the return of the Mayor's Art Awards.

Partnership to provide $8 million for new local investments as part of Hydro One’s transmission infrastructure expansion in the region. The Municipality of Lakeshore will benefit from $8 million in new local investments, including $5. 8 million to directly support culture and recreation projects as a result of a new Community Support Agreement signed today between Hydro One and the municipality.

Land to be used for Stoney Point Community Park, second phase of community visioning coming up this Fall. Earlier this year, Lakeshore Council approved the purchase of the former Stoney Point Tavern property.

At the Regular Meeting on June 13, 2023, Lakeshore Council approved a Zoning By-law amendment to permit food trucks throughout the municipality. “As a Council, we look forward to seeing the fruits of this tasty decision in effect,” said Mayor Tracey Bailey.

The Municipality of Lakeshore is conducting an update to its Water and Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP). Lakeshore’s significant growth and increased demand for higher-density development has triggered the need to re-evaluate and address growth and identify future needs related to water and wastewater services.

Plan part of broader Flood Mitigation and Protection Framework. At the meeting on.

The Municipality of Lakeshore has reached a collective agreement with full-time workers in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 636, after Council endorsed the agreement on May 2, and the union ratified the agreement on Monday night. .

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At the regular meeting on February 14, 2023, Lakeshore Council approved several resolutions designed to preserve the integrity of the municipality’s rural areas and communities. .

Mayor Bailey and Minister Smith discuss potential impacts of battery storage projects and how Lakeshore plans to protect rural areas. Lakeshore Mayor, Tracey Bailey, welcomed Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, and Essex Member of Provincial Parliament, Anthony Leardi, to show the potential impacts of proposed battery energy storage projects and energy infrastructure as well as share community concerns about the protection of the municipality’s rural areas.