Council and Committee News

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.

Tax rate increase of 3. 75 percent for an average of $5. 50 per month. Council of the Municipality of Lakeshore deliberated and approved Lakeshore’s draft 2023 Budget, with final approval scheduled for the.

Don't forget, applications for vacant positions will be accepted until Friday, February 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM. The Municipality of Lakeshore is seeking eligible residents to serve on several local boards and committees for the 2022-2026 term of Council.

Comment period open for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, public meeting to be hosted in February. .