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.
Bill 108: risks as to how we grow
On May 27 agenda there is Staff report reviewing the implications of the Province's proposed Bill 108 called "More Homes, More Choice Act." This Bill, if passed as is, has significant impact on how our communities evolve: what is built, how it is built. More...
Foraging Workshop
Find out what is edible and tasty in the woods and open spaces. Foraging Workshop May 15 at Laskay Hall
Climate Protection Plan
On the May 13 Council agenda there is report identifying how the the Township will develop and ultimately execute a plan for reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas. As indicated we have base line data from 2012 against which we can measure progress. ...
Museum Renovation
On May 13 Council agenda there is report identifying the need for to increase capital budget for the renovation of the interior of the museum at Heritage and Cultural Centre. Explanation for the increase is reviewed in the report. As was the case for Laskay Hall...
Schomberg Community Hall Renewal
On 5/13 Council agenda there is a report recommending the advancement of a project to renovate and revitalize the Schomberg Community Hall. Advancement to June 2019-2020 is entirely appropriate in order to use a $100,000 grant offered under the Enabling Accessibility...
King Road Streetscaping
On May 13 Council agenda there is report recommending contractor for the King Road streetscaping projects. The 1st phase of this significant project is for the road from 2585 King Road (new Municipal Centre) to Dufferin which will be executed in 2019 and 2020. This...
Important Development Applications in King City
On May 13 appealed their Council agenda there are two very important reports about development applications in the area east of Jane and north of King Road (Mansions of King and Bushland Heights) . The critical nature of both applications is twofold. i) Density is...
Planning Our Parks
Are parks important to you? If so you have possibly provided feedback since the first update to the Parks Masterplan was provided in a report in March. You can see that report here. Tuesday, May 7 at 6PM there is a public consultation. Specific topics will include: ...
Facility Service Review (new date)
Tuesday, May 21 6-8PM there is a facilities review of several Township facilities: Nobleton Community Hall, the Kettleby Pottageville Hall, Pottageville Pavilion, the Schomberg Arena and Schomberg Community Centre. I anticipate that it will include information about...
Thank you for clean up
Thank you to all who gave time and energy to clean up the roads throughout out beautiful King these last few weeks. Its evident that hundreds of bags were filled. As everyone says we shouldn't have to do this; but unfortunately it is necessary.
North East King City Development
On Council agenda there is staff report for the development south of 15th SDRD/west of Dufferin. In this report it is being recommended that the Functional Servicing/Development Area Study (FS/DAS) be approved once the many identified issues and conditions are met. ...
Official Plan for King: public meetings
Official Plan Public Meetings are starting. First one is May 1 at 7PM. For two others see below. You can go to anyone. Format is a presentation and then questions & answers.
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…