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Strategic Advisory Group sets course for a welcoming and safe downtown
September 29, 2022Holiday hours for City facilities and services
September 26, 2022Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and programs. Continue reading Holiday hours for City facilities and services
23rd annual Mayor’s event for mental health to focus on creative paths to wellness
September 22, 2022… Continue reading 23rd annual Mayor’s event for mental health to focus on creative paths to wellness
City of Guelph honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 22, 2022Development charges rates changing September 18
September 16, 2022Guelph’s development charges (DC) rates will decrease by about 3 per cent for residential rates and 5 per cent for non-residential rates on September 18, 2022. Continue reading Development charges rates changing September 18
City achieves highest possible financial credit rating of AAA
September 14, 2022Guelph achieves highest possible independent credit rating of AAA from S&P Global Ratings. This rating reflects the City’s commitment to long-term financial sustainability and the resilience of Guelph’s local economy. Continue reading City achieves highest possible financial credit rating of AAA
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie and CAO Scott Stewart on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
September 8, 2022Notice of Study Completion: Municipal Class Environment Assessment Emma Street to Earl Street Bridge over the Speed River
August 18, 2022City leaders make housing, transportation and paramedic offload delays a focus at AMO conference
August 17, 2022The City of Guelph joined over 1,700 participants from across Ontario at the 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) annual conference in Ottawa on August 14-17. Continue reading City leaders make housing, transportation and paramedic offload delays a focus at AMO conference
Clythe Creek subwatershed study update will inform planning for land use, water supply, stormwater management and infrastructure
August 12, 2022Public notice: Groundwater monitoring well installation at Indian Trail unopened road allowance starts August 15
August 12, 2022Public notice: Apply for the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Study Community and Landowner Group
August 8, 2022Notice of intention to designate: 50-60 Fife Road
August 4, 2022Guelph City Council intends to designate 50-60 Fife Road as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 50-60 Fife Road
Guelph Police headquarters renovation wrapping up
July 29, 2022Notice of Community Benefits Charges By-law passing
July 28, 2022Guelph City Council passed the new Community Benefits Charges By-law No. 2022-20714 on July 18, 2022. Continue reading Notice of Community Benefits Charges By-law passing
Notice of Parkland Dedication By-law passing
July 28, 2022Guelph City Council passed an updated Parkland Dedication By-law No. 2022-20717 on July 18, 2022. Continue reading Notice of Parkland Dedication By-law passing
Guelph moves ahead with new Community Benefits Charges and updates to Parkland Dedication Bylaw
July 19, 2022City Council approved new Community Benefits Charges and updates to the Parkland Dedication Bylaw required by legislation. Continue reading Guelph moves ahead with new Community Benefits Charges and updates to Parkland Dedication Bylaw
City and CUPE unions ratify collective agreements
July 18, 2022Guelph seeks to finalize new Community Benefits Charges and updates to Parkland Dedication Bylaw
July 11, 2022The City is proposing new Community Benefits Charges and making legislatively required updates to the Parkland Dedication Bylaw at a Council meeting on Monday, July 18. Continue reading Guelph seeks to finalize new Community Benefits Charges and updates to Parkland Dedication Bylaw
Made-in-Guelph growth strategy to be presented to Council
July 7, 2022Help out during the 2022 Guelph municipal election
June 27, 2022We need to hire over 300 people to work at voting locations across Guelph and we hope you’ll be one of them. Apply by August 19. Continue reading Help out during the 2022 Guelph municipal election
Shaping Guelph: Official Plan Review Notice of Decision Meeting of Council
June 23, 2022Mayor’s Task Force celebrates progress and calls for Provincial support
June 21, 2022Satisfaction survey: 95 per cent of residents proud to call Guelph home
June 17, 2022The City of Guelph releases its 2022 satisfaction survey results, which show that residents continue to be happy with life in Guelph, and with City services. Continue reading Satisfaction survey: 95 per cent of residents proud to call Guelph home
2022 City of Guelph Satisfaction Survey results
June 17, 2022The City’s 2022 satisfaction survey results show that our residents continue to be happy with life in Guelph, and with City services. Continue reading 2022 City of Guelph Satisfaction Survey results
New dates for rescheduled June 13 Council Planning meeting
June 17, 2022We’re rescheduling the agenda items from the Monday, June 13 Council Planning meeting, which was cancelled due to technical difficulties, for discussion at four (4) separate Council meetings. Continue reading New dates for rescheduled June 13 Council Planning meeting
Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw and Companion Official Plan Amendment
June 16, 2022Join Brent Toderian, internationally renowned city planner, for a conversation about our growing city
June 15, 2022Guelph’s credit rating upgraded after S&P Global framework review
June 7, 2022Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
May 18, 2022The City of Guelph was recognized with three Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) awards, including two for Project of the Year. Continue reading Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
Guelph Council approves Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment
May 17, 2022Council approves York and Elizabeth neighbourhood design concepts
May 10, 2022Guelph’s urban design concept, informed by the land use study, for the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood was unanimously approved by City Council. Continue reading Council approves York and Elizabeth neighbourhood design concepts
Candidate nominations now open for Guelph’s 2022 municipal election
May 2, 2022File your nominations for the upcoming Guelph municipal election by August 19 at 2 p.m. Continue reading Candidate nominations now open for Guelph’s 2022 municipal election
Notice of Decision Meeting: Official Plan Amendment No. 79 Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan
April 28, 2022Mayor Cam Guthrie joins the Board of the Global Covenant of Mayors
April 27, 2022Have your say about a new way to fund community services and facilities
April 19, 2022Complete the community benefits charges (CBC) survey by May 2 and/or attend a virtual public meeting on April 27. Continue reading Have your say about a new way to fund community services and facilities
Are you registered to vote in the municipal election?
April 19, 2022Until August 30, use the voter lookup tool to add or change your information on the voters’ list ahead of Guelph’s municipal election on October 24. Continue reading Are you registered to vote in the municipal election?
Guelph’s exploring new ways to fund community services and facilities
March 31, 2022As part of its long-term capital growth revenue planning, the City of Guelph is considering implementing a community benefits charge to provide additional funding for City facilities and services like parking, arts and culture, and parks. In addition, City staff is updating the existing Parkland Dedication Bylaw to align with recent changes to provincial legislation. Continue reading Guelph’s exploring new ways to fund community services and facilities
City releases its second annual digital Guelph. Future Ready progress report
March 24, 2022City staff propose new criteria to ensure critical construction work gets done within approved budgets
March 24, 2022Guelph’s Park Plan heading to Council on April 4
March 24, 2022The Park Plan report is ready for community and Council review ahead of April Council meetings that will see Guelph’s parks become future ready. Continue reading Guelph’s Park Plan heading to Council on April 4
Public welcome to attend City Council and Committee meetings in-person starting April 4
March 16, 2022Starting April 4, Guelph community members are invited to attend and participate in City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings in-person or remotely. Continue reading Public welcome to attend City Council and Committee meetings in-person starting April 4
Thinking of running in the 2022 municipal election?
March 14, 2022We’re hosting two information sessions to help you determine if being a part of City Council or on the School Board is right for you. Continue reading Thinking of running in the 2022 municipal election?
City Council returning to in-person meetings in March
March 1, 2022City of Guelph wins Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation
February 28, 2022Development charges set to increase March 2
February 24, 2022Guelph’s development charges (DC) rates are increasing by 11.6 per cent on March 2 as part of the annual indexing processes.
Continue reading Development charges set to increase March 2
Guelph’s state of emergency to end March 1
February 22, 2022Guelph facilities to move to next phase of reopening today
February 17, 2022Online submission requirements
February 11, 2022Starting March 1, 2022, all submission requirements, including for older building permits, shall be uploaded through GPAS. This includes documents, reports and drawings related to both permit applications and inspections. Continue reading Online submission requirements