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.
By-law Report: stats and plans
Februry 24 Council agenda includes a report from By-law; its entitled 2019 statistics but it also includes information on program & service improvements. The productivity of the division is noteable: since 2016 there has been 81% more complaints with no...
Road Closure: Lloydtown Aurora Rd /400
Feb. 22 and 23 the Lloydtown Aurora Road will be closed over the 400. Ramps on & off 400 will be accessible.
Appreciating Those Who Volunteer
Do you know a person who gives their time for the benefit of your community? Now is the time to nominate a person who has made a difference in your King community; a person you believes special recognition for all the time and energy they put out for their neighbours...
Spring/summer Community Guide
Spring/summer 2020 Community Guide is out. If you don't haveo one pick one up at Municipal Centre or at the Community Centres. You can also access all of the valuable info on activities and groups in King online.
Township Recreation Centre: update
At Council on Feb. 10 there is a report providing update on the initiative to build a multi use recreation complex at northwest corner of 15h SDRD/ Dufferin on Seneca lands. Captial budget of $37million has been approved and preliminary work is underway. ...
Country Day School Project
At Feb. 10 Council meeting there is a report regarding the application from Country Day School (CDS) to modify their campus to enable replacement of portables and to incorporate the historic 1883 one room school house such that it is fully visible, in its original...
ServiceKing
On Feb.10 Council there is a report reviewing a new service/program launched since the relocation of all Staff to the new Municipal Centre, called ServiceKing. Residents and businesses are now able to interface with front line Staff at one place: the counters...
Mayor’s Cultural Gala: what for?
On the Feb. 10 Council agenda there is a report reviewing intent of the fund raiser, Mayor's Heritage and Cultural Gala and how the profits will be shared amongst King Heritage and Cultural Centre (HCC), King Township Historical Society (KTHS) and Arts Society King...
Broadband Connectivity
On Feb. 10 Council there is report providing an update about progress on improving broadband connectivity and access throughout King. As reviewed there has been significant improvement for many people; the report reviews the government jurisdictions and the public...
Transportation Master Plan (TMP)
Monday, Feb. 10 is TMP day in King. 2-4 PM there is a information meeting for public at Municipal Centre; this is excellent opportunity to talk directly with Staff and consultants, look at maps. 5-6PM is a working Council meeting; public can attend to hear...
Repealing Heritage Designation Bylaws and Making New Ones
At February 10 Council there is a Staff report recommending i) the repealing of designation bylaws for the Immanuel Baptist Church and King Station which are located at the Heritage & Cultural Centre and ii) the preparation of a single designation bylaw covering...
19th SDRD Application for exception for acreage minimum on ORM
At February 10th Council there is a staff report about an application for a boundary adjustment between 2 properties on the 19th SDRD. Like most applications in King it is complex; as reviewed, the policies of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) is the...
Recent Comments
What I would like to see is the actual recycling of most of the items in the blue boxes. We…
Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…
thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.
Hi Nancy, Working sessions are really education type meeting for Council members. There isa Council report in the agenda and…
This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…
Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…
Hi Bruce, just yesterday somebody was telling me about Simcoe and the choices they had.
Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…
Hello John, good question. I cannot answer at this point; you can be sure I’m going to be finding out.
Since the township is saving on the recycling expense, will this savings be passed on to us the tax payers…