The 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
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Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
May 18, 2022Guelph Council approves Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment
May 17, 2022Proposed development in your community
May 17, 2022Guelph City Council will hold a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act to consider the following planning and development applications. Continue reading Proposed development in your community
Council 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
Holiday hours for City facilities and services
May 9, 2022Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and programs. Continue reading Holiday hours for City facilities and services
Guelph releases top 5 priorities for the provincial election
May 4, 2022Candidate 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 of Guelph services during COVID-19
March 28, 2022Guelph’s municipal programs and services during COVID-19. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph services during COVID-19
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
City receives Court’s reasons for decision, considers next steps
January 27, 2022Local tourism would get a boost from Municipal Accommodation Tax
January 27, 2022Guelph is recommending a Municipal Accommodation Tax for stays in hotels, bed and breakfasts and shared accommodations. Continue reading Local tourism would get a boost from Municipal Accommodation Tax
City of Guelph named one of Waterloo area’s top employers
January 27, 2022Guelph receives $1.75 million to streamline development approval process
January 26, 2022The City of Guelph is receiving $1.75 million under the new Streamline Development Approval Fund announced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the Ontario-Municipal Summit on January 19. Continue reading Guelph receives $1.75 million to streamline development approval process
City facilities begin reopening January 31
January 21, 20222022 Development Charge Rates
January 21, 2022Please be advised that the current Development Charge (DC) rates will increase as of March 2, 2022. This is part of the annual indexing processes which increases DC rates based on the StatsCan Q3 Non-Residential Construction Price Index (NRCPI). Continue reading 2022 Development Charge Rates
Guelph’s mayor discusses housing crisis at Provincial summit
January 19, 2022Setting clear direction for a made-in-Guelph growth strategy
January 6, 2022On January 17, Council will set clear direction for how Guelph should grow and develop over the next 30 years as they discuss the preferred growth scenario set out in the report Shaping Guelph: Growth Management Strategy and Land Needs Assessment. Continue reading Setting clear direction for a made-in-Guelph growth strategy
Notice of passing of Designation By-Law: 785 York Road
December 23, 2021Guelph City Council passed By-law Number (2021)-20631 to designate portions of the property known as 785 York Road as being of cultural heritage value or interest. Continue reading Notice of passing of Designation By-Law: 785 York Road
Notice of intention to designate: 919 York Road
December 23, 2021The Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 919 York Road as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 919 York Road
Guelph’s state of emergency to remain in place
December 14, 2021Guelph’s updated development charges provide stable, long-term revenue for future-ready growth
December 14, 2021Guelph’s City Council approved amendments to the Development Charges Bylaw, including new rates for development charges. The updated bylaw goes into effect immediately. Continue reading Guelph’s updated development charges provide stable, long-term revenue for future-ready growth
Notice of the passing of an updated Development Charges By-law
December 14, 2021Guelph City Council passed an updated municipal-wide Development Charges By-law No. 2021-20643 on December 13, 2021 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended. Continue reading Notice of the passing of an updated Development Charges By-law
Ontario Land Tribunal dismisses ward boundary appeal
December 7, 2021Province approves boundary adjustment and zoning changes for Dolime quarry lands to protect local drinking water
December 6, 2021Council approves City’s first multi-year budget
December 2, 2021Today, December 2, Guelph City Council approved the 2022 and 2023 Budget—the City’s first multi-year budget that moves the organization toward a four-year budget. Continue reading Council approves City’s first multi-year budget
City hires Stacey Laughlin as new downtown revitalization advisor
December 1, 2021The City of Guelph welcomes Stacey Laughlin as the new downtown revitalization advisor. Continue reading City hires Stacey Laughlin as new downtown revitalization advisor
Getting the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood ready for the future: draft urban design concepts now available
November 25, 2021The draft urban design concept for the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood is now ready for you to view. Attend a Council meeting in December to have your say. Continue reading Getting the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood ready for the future: draft urban design concepts now available
City releases its first multi-year budget
November 4, 2021On November 16, the City of Guelph is presenting the 2022 and 2023 Budget, it’s first multi-year budget Continue reading City releases its first multi-year budget
Streets named after Veterans in 2021
November 3, 2021To date, 156 city streets have been named after Guelph’s war heroes, people of historical significance and City staff who died while employed by the City. Continue reading Streets named after Veterans in 2021
Guelph City Hall gets bird-safe window murals
October 29, 2021Get to know your zone as Guelph shares draft Zoning Bylaw
October 28, 2021On November 8, City staff will present the new draft Zoning Bylaw for Council discussion. Provide your feedback by December 20. Continue reading Get to know your zone as Guelph shares draft Zoning Bylaw
Bone fragments found under Baker Street parking lot during excavation prep now being exhumed
October 22, 2021City recommends short-term trailer parking exemptions for driveways
October 22, 2021A City of Guelph report heading to Council in November recommends a trailer parking exemption program that would allow short-term parking of recreational trailers in residential driveways. Continue reading City recommends short-term trailer parking exemptions for driveways
Report recommends Council approve funding for two affordable housing projects
October 14, 2021A report recommending the approval of two affordable housing projects totalling $1,267,646 is heading to Council for approval on October 25. Continue reading Report recommends Council approve funding for two affordable housing projects