Category Archives: City Hall
Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan, Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Comprehensive Environmental Impact Study
May 8, 2024Guelph opens micro-grant program for youth-led climate action
May 8, 2024The City of Guelph launched its Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) micro-grant program. Micro-grants range from $1,500 to $6,500 and are available for youth ages 15 to 24 to design and implement climate change solutions. Apply online by 4 p.m. on June 21, 2024. Continue reading Guelph opens micro-grant program for youth-led climate action
Do we need to update our Fireworks bylaw? Help us decide!
May 7, 2024Notice of intention to pass an amending bylaw to remove a holding “H” symbol
May 2, 2024City shares options for updating Guelph’s private tree protection bylaw
April 30, 2024The City is updating Guelph’s Private Tree Protection Bylaw and is asking the community to provide feedback on options for the update. Continue reading City shares options for updating Guelph’s private tree protection bylaw
Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan, Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Comprehensive Environmental Impact Study
April 25, 2024Help shape the future of housing in Guelph
April 22, 2024Guelph contributes 274 hectares of conservation land to Canada’s protected areas target
April 3, 2024The City of Guelph and Ontario Nature announced today that 274 hectares of City-owned conservation land now officially contribute towards Canada’s goal of protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030. Continue reading Guelph contributes 274 hectares of conservation land to Canada’s protected areas target
Notice of passing amending bylaw
March 28, 2024City of Guelph seeks property donations for a temporary structured encampment
March 27, 2024City of Guelph to receive federal investment for new central library
March 25, 2024Guelph satisfaction survey launches March 22
March 20, 2024Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan officially incorporated into the City’s Official Plan
March 14, 2024… Continue reading Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan officially incorporated into the City’s Official Plan
Guelph receives $4.68 million for meeting provincial housing targets
March 14, 2024Proposed development in your community: Gentle Density – Permitting 4 Dwelling Units on a Lot (citywide)
March 14, 2024Proposed development in your community: 35 and 41 Janefield Avenue
March 14, 2024Mayor directs staff to reduce 2025 property tax levy and help with housing and homelessness
February 28, 2024Mayor Cam Guthrie signed three mayoral orders directing City staff to establish the 2025 confirmation budget at a property tax impact of under four (4) per cent; identify opportunities for underutilized City-owned assets, including City-owned surface parking lots, which can be transformed into housing; and present information about what it takes to establish a temporary structured encampment site for those experiencing homelessness. Continue reading Mayor directs staff to reduce 2025 property tax levy and help with housing and homelessness
Notice of passing of designation bylaw
February 22, 2024Notice of passed bylaw amendments
February 22, 2024Open house: Let’s talk gentle density housing
February 16, 2024Guelph City Council hears delegations and determines next steps for proposed Public Space Use bylaw
February 15, 2024City clarifies recent outreach efforts to individuals living in encampments
February 9, 2024Mayor’s Awards honour five local volunteers
February 7, 2024Mayor Cam Guthrie will present the 2023 Mayor’s Awards to five exceptional local volunteers tomorrow morning as part of the 2024 State of the City Address event. Continue reading Mayor’s Awards honour five local volunteers
City of Guelph asks businesses to support waste reduction strategy
February 5, 2024Notice of passing municipal-wide development charges bylaw
February 2, 2024Public Space Use bylaw: special Council meeting February 14
February 1, 2024Convenient new property tax portal now available
January 31, 2024Property owners in Guelph have a convenient new way to see their property tax information online: the property tax portal. Continue reading Convenient new property tax portal now available
2024 Development Charge Rates
January 29, 2024City’s Chief Administrative Officer announces plan to retire
January 25, 2024Notice of passed bylaw amendments
January 25, 2024Notice of passing of designation bylaw
January 25, 2024The City is now implementing its new strategic plan, Future Guelph
January 22, 2024Should Guelph work to reduce excessive lighting at night with a Dark Sky bylaw?
January 18, 2024Fill out our online survey by February 11 to let us know whether Guelph should address excessive lighting at night with a Dark Sky bylaw, and what considerations need to be made if a bylaw is developed. Continue reading Should Guelph work to reduce excessive lighting at night with a Dark Sky bylaw?
York-Elizabeth Land Use Study Official Plan Amendment
January 18, 2024Guelph City Council directs development of Public Space Use bylaw to address safety concerns
January 17, 2024At the Council planning meeting held on January 16, City Council unanimously passed a motion directing City staff to draft a Public Space Use bylaw to address safety concerns regarding encampments and related activities on lands owned or operated by the City. Continue reading Guelph City Council directs development of Public Space Use bylaw to address safety concerns
Guelph City Council approves new Development Charge bylaws
January 17, 2024City of Guelph to receive federal funding to help build more homes, faster
January 12, 2024Some City rates and fees changing January 1
December 21, 2023On January 1, 2024, rates and fees for some City services and programs, such as water, wastewater, public waste drop-off and parking, will increase. Continue reading Some City rates and fees changing January 1
Notice of passed bylaw amendments
December 21, 2023Our Food Future and COIL highlight lessons and successes
December 5, 2023Council adopts Guelph’s 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget
November 29, 2023Notice of intention to designate: 331 Clair Road East
November 23, 2023Notice of intention to designate: 49 Metcalfe Street
November 23, 2023Notice of passed bylaw amendments
November 9, 2023City of Guelph releases first four-year budget
November 3, 2023Today, the City of Guelph released the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget. The budget was built based on direction from the Council-approved Future Guelph strategic plan. Continue reading City of Guelph releases first four-year budget
City of Guelph first municipality in Canada to earn corporate-wide energy management certification
November 1, 2023Notice of passed bylaws
October 26, 2023Mayor Guthrie sets the record straight about housing starts in Guelph
October 25, 2023Guelph is one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. We are ready to help home builders and businesses thrive here. Continue reading Mayor Guthrie sets the record straight about housing starts in Guelph
Guelph City Council green lights housing recommendations
October 18, 2023Get ready to dive in! City of Guelph breaks ground at future site of the South End Community Centre on October 17
October 17, 2023The City of Guelph celebrated the start of construction for the highly-anticipated South End Community Centre with an on-site groundbreaking on October 17. Continue reading Get ready to dive in! City of Guelph breaks ground at future site of the South End Community Centre on October 17