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.
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Land Acknowlegement
Township staff have created a land acknowledgement for the Township. I am very pleased that one has been created; and I am very satisfied that such a respectful process has been used to create one. At the September 23rd council meeting Council is asked to approve it. ...
Bylaw Enforcement Review
On Monday September 23rd at 5pm there will be a presentation to review Bylaw Enforcement. The presentation is being done in a Council Workings session; public can listen to it but deputations are not permitted. Like our Council meetings you can watch it live stream.
Neigbourhood Plans
he September 23rd council agenda includes a report on the draft conceptual plans for the Doctors Lane and Old King Rd. neighbourhoods. There will be a presentation on this at the beginning. This exercise is very challenging for most of us as we are being asked what we...
Population, Housing and Employment Forecast
The September 23rd Council agenda includes a report about population, housing and employment forecasts through to 2051. There will be a presentation of this report. Those forecasts are yet to be finalized, but pending Council approval on 9/23 Staff is going to...
Hwy 27 and Wellington st. Development
At the September 23rd Council there is a recommendation to approve the zoning bylaw amendment application and it's implementing bylaw for the development including several properties on Hwy. 27 and at 15 Wellington St. The application proposes a development of a 160...
Amendments For Priestley Demolition
At the September 23rd Council there is a recommendation to approve applications to enable development at the two properties on Lloydtown Aurora Rd west of Jane where Priestly Demolition operates. Specifically, the applications include amending the Official Plan to...
Notice of motion Re Speed humps
There is a motion by Councillor Cescolini to expedite speed hump installation on Tatton Court. I have no background information on it at this point so will not comment on my thoughts on the matter except to say that everywhere people are speeding; traffic calming is...
Heritage Designations
On September 23rd Council meeting there is a report recommending that Council issue an intent to designate three properties in King because of their cultural heritage interest or value under part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). I suspect that many persons will...
Snow Removal Service For Eligible Seniors
King Township will once again assist seniors ages 65 and older and individuals with disabilities through its specialized snow removal assistance program, which helps residents clear snow from the end of their driveway, if they are unable due to age or disability. ...
Safe Streets Start Here
Safe Streets Start Here! King's traffic safety campaign, kicked off Sept. 3 with a four-week drive to make King’s roads safer. Each week in September, a critical safety issue will be spotlighted, from pedestrian awareness and bike safety to tackling impaired and...
How King Will Grow
Are you interested to know how much King will grow through to 2051? If so, come to the Public Open House on Monday, Sept. 6-8 p.m., with a presentation starting at 6:30p.m. at the Municipal Centre. How much King will grow, how much land is required for employment,...
Recent Comments
I’m sorry, but I am very skeptical about a development that has requested an extra 5 lots to allow for…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
Thanks for mentioning this. I was thinking that the developer was ignoring the seasonal pond near the 15th Sideroad, so…
Excellent idea to carry forward. I remember Susan Swail, former councillor, mentioning that she was hoping to get this idea…
Wonderful idea. How can our amazing community groups help get this done?
I was fortunate to hear the inspiring, educational talk on the Trail by Mr. Ian Craig. I’m so pleased that…
Thank you for your support Nancy and very importantly thank you for the memory of Susan Susan B.
Excellent plan. I remember the late Susan Beharriell trying to make this happen years ago. Let's hope that it really…
Re: Main & Doctor Kay Drivers already sometimes behave as if it were an all-way stop, so I think it's…