Council Highlights

Council Highlights from the January 29, 2024 meeting

2023 Mayor’s Golf Classic raises close to $33,000 for Marigold Hospice Care

Council presented proceeds from the 2023 Mayor’s Golf Classic to Marigold Hospice Care to help support construction and development of the site, which is anticipated to start in spring 2024. Members of the Marigold Hospice Care board were in attendance to receive the ceremonial cheque.

This donation is in addition to the $1.25 million in grant funding for the facility that was included in the 2024-27 Budget. The Municipality...

Council Highlights from the December 18, 2023 meeting

Clarington meets Provincial housing targets in 2023

The Municipality has met its 2023 target for new housing starts with 953 units, a report from staff highlighted for Council. 

In March 2023, Clarington signed a pledge to support the creation of 13,000 residential units by 2031, as part of the Province’s commitment of 1.5 million new units across Ontario during that period.

By meeting its 2023 target, Clarington is eligible to receive funding from Ontario’s Building Faster Fund (BFF), a new...

Council Highlights from the November 20, 2023 meeting

Council advocates for creation of a Provincial lobbyist registry

Council is requesting that the Province create, define and administer a province-wide municipal lobbyist registry. Clarington currently has a code of conduct for Councillors and municipal staff in their interactions with lobbyists; a provincial registry would provide additional clarification, information and accountability.

Council adopted a resolution that calls on Ontario to amend the Municipal Act, 2001, in consultation with the...

Council Highlights from the October 30, 2023 meeting

Council denies application to demolish Heritage Triple Dormitory building at Camp 30

Council has turned down an application to demolish one of the historic buildings at 2020 Lambs Road, known as the former Boys Training School and Second World War Prisoner of War Camp (Camp 30). The property is designated as a National Historic Site by the Historic and Monuments Board of Canada and is also designated under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural and architectural heritage.

The...

Council Highlights from the September 25, 2023 meeting

Clarington gives $1.25 million to kick-start construction of new hospice

Council voted to provide a $1.25 million grant to Durham Region Hospice – Clarington. Due to escalating construction costs, additional financial support was needed to make the much-needed Marigold Hospice Care a reality.

The hospice will provide care in a home-like setting for those at the end of life and support for their families. The Municipality has strongly supported the new hospice, donating surplus land on Cobbledick...