City of Hamilton exceeds housing target, receives $17.5 million from province

This post, from March 26, has information on the City receiving $17.5 million from the province.

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The City of Hamilton is being recognized by the Province of Ontario for exceeding provincial housing targets – with achieving 120% of the province’s target in 2023.

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Notice of Proposed Increase to Building Permit Fees

This post, from November 10, has information on proposed increases to building permit fees.

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The Planning Committee will be considering a report at an upcoming hybrid public meeting which includes a draft by-law which proposes an increase of 2% to existing fees.

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Notice of Public Meeting – Recommended policy framework and secondary plan guidelines for Urban Expansion Areas

This post, from June 30, has information of an upcoming public meeting taking place on July 11.

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On July 11, 2023, Planning staff will be presenting the recommended Policy Framework and Secondary Planning Guidelines for Urban Expansion Areas at a Public Meeting of the City of Hamilton’s Planning Committee.

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City seeks comment on strategy to support unhoused Hamiltonians

This post, from June 9, is asking for comment on a plan outlining where encampments could legally be set up in Hamilton.

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The City of Hamilton is asking residents to comment on a plan outlining where encampments could legally be set up in Hamilton.

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Planning Committee moving forward with nuisance by-law

This post, from September 6, has details on a nuisance by-law recently passed at Planning Committee.

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In response to an unsanctioned “homecoming” street party near McMaster University last fall as well as a St. Patrick’s party in March, a nuisance party bylaw is one step closer to becoming reality after councillors voted to move on suggestions made in a staff report.

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Notice of Hybrid Meeting for 60 Caledon Ave

This post has details on the Notice of Hybrid Meeting for 60 Caledon Ave, taking place on July 5.

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The application for the lands at 60 Caledon Avenue is scheduled for hearing before the Planning Committee on July 5th, 2022.

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Province asked to remove zoning order from Century Manor lands

This post, from December 14, has details on a recent motion passed by the planning committee asking the province to rescind its zoning order on the lands of the former Century Manor.

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Should Council adopt the motion passed at the most recent planning committee, Hamilton will be asking the province to remove the ministry zoning order on the lands of the former Century Manor.

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Join Councillor Danko on October 7 on FB Live

This post, from October 4, has details on an upcoming Facebook Live event with Councillor Danko, who will be answering your questions about the upcoming Urban Boundary Review.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Urban Boundary Review is becoming a hot topic of conversation as of late, and justifiably so. In light of recent developments, Councillor Danko will be holding a Facebook Live event on October 7th at 7pm to answer your questions about the Urban Boundary Review and Hamilton’s anticipated growth.

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New rules for Hamilton landlords aimed at keeping units cleaner and safer for renters

This article, from March 23, has details on new rules for landlords aimed to ensure the health and safety of their tenants.

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The City will be beefing up its property standards bylaw to make landlords more responsible for the health and safety issues of their rental properties.

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Planning and Economic Department report record highs in construction activity

This article, from February 4, has highlights from the Planning and Economic Department after a record setting year.

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With Hamilton City Council in the midst of finalizing 2021 budget numbers, the Ward 8 office wants to share some of the highlights and record-breaking work that was accomplished during 2020 and upcoming initiatives for 2021 while Councillor Danko will serve at Chair.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko