Council Highlights

Council Highlights from the June 24, 2024 meeting

The final meeting of Council before summer recess took place on June 24. You can watch the recording and see the full meeting minutes on the Council Meeting Calendar.

Awards for Academic Excellence

Mayor Adrian Foster presented Clarington’s 23rd annual Awards for Academic Excellence to local students from schools across Clarington to celebrate their academic achievements, commitment to leadership and community service.

The following elementary school students were recognized and presented with a...

Council Highlights from the May 27, 2024 meeting

At the May 27 Council meeting, Clarington debuted new video technology. The new technology improved the quality of the live stream. It also shows close-up shots of speakers with their names and titles. You can watch the recording and see the meeting minutes on the

Council Highlights from the April 22, 2024 meeting

Clarington faces a “perfect storm” of development and regulatory pressures

Recent changes to Provincial legislation are challenging Clarington’s efforts to create resilient and sustainable communities, as outlined in a staff report to Council.

As Clarington grows—especially with higher density neighbourhoods—parks and open space in new developments is critical. Yet, Province of Ontario’s Bill 23 reduced parkland dedication for new neighborhoods. Council directed staff to conduct Fiscal Impact...

Council Highlights from the March 25, 2024 meeting

Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan moves forward

Council received a progress update on the Municipality’s proposed Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. 

Clarington engaged with residents to ask them about their priorities for parks, recreation and culture. Residents shared their opinions and recommendations online, at public open houses and in stakeholder focus groups. 3,203 surveys were submitted, representing over 8,000 people across all age groups.

Clarington’s parks, recreation, and culture is viewed...

Council Highlights from the February 26, 2024 meeting

Council recognizes Clarington Public Library Board on winning two Ontario awards

Council was proud to congratulate the Clarington Public Library Board on being recognized for its outstanding work in the community at the Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super-Conference on January 25, 2024.

The Board was recognized with the OLA’s Les Fowlie Intellectual Freedom Award, given to individuals and organizations who demonstrate courage in defending the rights of library users to be able to freely access information. 

The...