News and Updates in King Township
I use this blog to inform you of issues within the Township which are being assessed at the Council table as well as tell you about events happening in the Township which are of interest.
Water and Wastewater Rates for 2024
On November 13 Council agenda there is the recommendation for water and wastewater rates in 2024. As a portion of the rate is variable the magnitude on each user varies according to their consumption but for the average usage the increase on the blended rate (water...
Refusal on 10th Concession
On November 13 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending refusal of a zoning application for a property on 10th concession to enable a second dwelling for farm help; specifically, concept was to build a large (910 sq m or 10,000 sq ft) house and convert the...
2024 Budget
Budget consultations have started. There are several ways to provide feedback, ask questions: attend the open house Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Municipal Centre, attend the Council meetings when budget is on the agenda, contact the Treasurer. See details here. To...
Fall Bazaar and Tea in Kettleby
Remembrance Day Services in King
King Rememb
Nobleton Community Hall Survey
At the October 14 council meeting a strategy was approved for the Nobleton Community Park Revitalization Strategy. The Staff report was not approved as presented in the report; one of the changes was direction to Staff to "to undertake a community survey, with an...
Why & How of Heritage Conservation
Interested in learning about cultural heritage conservation in King? Attend one of three upcoming cultural heritage protection workshops led by the King Heritage Advisory Committee in partnership with the Township’s Heritage team. The information sessions are free and...
2024 Budget Begins
The draft 2024 budget will be available to the public on November 1, 2023, on King website or the SpeaKing portal. On Wednesday, November 15 at 6PM there will be public open house at the Municipal Centre.
Feasibility of HCD in Schomberg
On October 30 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting the feasibility, process an cost to embark on a study for a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) in Schomberg; this report was requested by Council in September in response to a motion by Councillor...
A new Community Grant Policy
On the Oct. 30 Council agenda there is a report recommending a new community grant policy. The current policy provides funding to assist community organizations to deliver programs and services and to complete special projects. Staff believe the new policy will...
King Environmental Action Team (KEAT)
On the Oct. 30 Council agenda there is report reviewing a new team: King Environmental Action Team (KEAT). As indicated the members of KEAT will be implementing actions which will enhance and conserve the natural environment and support climate change mitigation...
Community Electronic Recycling Event
Free disposal of your electronic gadgets and tools on Saturday Oct. 21 and Sunday Oct. 22 9-4 at Cold Creek. Items Accepted at Community Electronic Recycling Events: Televisions, monitors, desk tops, phones, printing, copying and scanning equipment, stereos,...
Recent Comments
I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…
It appears there is a gross contradiction about 15th Sideroad/Bloomington future uses. Residential development on the south side was years…
Hi Nancy, Interesting idea...particularly the angle about training. Do you have an idea of specific parks? Hope you will come…
Hi Nancy, Location will never satisfy. I think your point about running it 2 different nights is very valid. thank…
Perhaps dog parks might be something to be considered in some of the parks. Most areas have large park areas…
I wish that the location of these Open Houses was more central to King Township. Couldn’t they at least be…
The details for maintaining our infrastructure are amazing.
The management efforts are most impressive...I had no idea.
Stops signs and excellent idea. Sixty km seems enough IMO, owing to the hills and driveways.
There have been numerous accidents at the 10th Concession and the 17th Sideroad. One accident recently was fatal. Surely that…