News and Public Notices

Public Meeting Notice: Have your say on two planned community areas in Courtice and Bowmanville

Clarington is committed to responsible growth through careful planning of complete, sustainable and vibrant communities.

On May 12, 2025, Clarington will present two draft Secondary Plans and their associated Official Plan Amendments – and we want to hear from you!

What is a Secondary Plan? A Secondary Plan is a detailed set of rules and guidelines for developing a specific area within Clarington. It helps determine things like where buildings can go, how tall they can be, what kinds of businesses...

What you need to know about the new recreational open-air Burning By-Law

Earlier this year, Clarington Council introduced some updates to the open-air Burning By-Law. This means that some residents with larger properties can now enjoy wood-burning recreational outdoor fires with specific restrictions and no permits are needed.

Gain peace of mind and avoid costly fines by keeping your fires safe and compliant.

For the full list of rules, visit www.clarington.net/OutdoorFireGuide.

Rule #1: Wood-burning recreational fires must meet the safe distance standard.

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Join the community cleanup and help keep Clarington litter-free!

Get involved and join your neighbours and friends from April 25 to 29 to help keep Clarington litter-free. Let’s work together to clear garbage and recycling that’s accumulated over the winter and ensure our neighbourhoods, local parks, green spaces, and trails are beautiful and safe for everyone to enjoy.

To organize a cleanup in your neighbourhood, contact operations@clarington.net or 905-623-3379. Let us know which park, trail, or green space you’ll be cleaning and how many people will be...

Mayor Foster offers condolences on loss of Pope Francis

Clarington, Ontario – The following statement was released by Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster, expressing condolences on the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, at age 88, died on Easter Monday.

“The news of the passing of Pope Francis is deeply saddening. On behalf of Council and the Municipality of Clarington, I want to offer our sincere condolences to the Catholic community in Clarington and around the globe.

Pope Francis served the Roman Catholic Church with dedication, exemplifying kindness...

Municipality of Clarington launches 2025 Citizen Satisfaction Survey

The Municipality of Clarington is conducting a citizen satisfaction survey from April 22 until May 13.

This is an opportunity for Clarington residents to share their perspectives on key issues in our community. The survey is being conducted online. It asks questions about municipal programs and services, customer service standards, community priorities, quality of life and the overall level of satisfaction with local government.

Your feedback is very important. Surveys like these provide your...