Clarington’s first-ever Year in Review highlights progress on key community priorities in 2024

Clarington, ON - On March 24, The Municipality of Clarington released its first-ever Year in Review with over 60 stories that highlight progress in 2024 on community priorities outlined in the 2024-27 Strategic Plan. Readers get an inside look at many fresh ideas and firsts for the Municipality of Clarington, helping to pave the way toward a vibrant future for residents and businesses to continue to thrive in.

Read the 2024 Year in Review to see the progress in making Clarington’s priorities a reality.

“We see an incredible future ahead for Clarington. The 2024-27 Clarington Strategic Plan is our roadmap to get there, and the Year in Review is like our milestone marker. This is how we know we’re on track and making progress with our priorities. I couldn’t be prouder of our journey so far. I’m excited to see all the amazing things Clarington Council and Staff will achieve as we move forward,” said Mayor Adrian Foster.

Guided by the strategic pillars of Lead, Connect, and Grow Responsibly, Clarington’s initiatives, investments, and community-focused programs and services are helping to enhance quality of life for years to come. Modern upgrades are making things easier and more convenient for residents and new creative solutions bring countless benefits to the community.

"How we deliver change is just as important as why we pursue it—creating a vibrant, thriving community for both residents and businesses," said Mary-Anne Dempster, Clarington’s Chief Administrative Officer. "Together with Council, we ensure our actions align with what matters most to Clarington with a focus on responsible financial stewardship. Reflecting on 2024, I’m inspired by the creative thinking, dedication to community engagement, and genuine care that Team Clarington brings to work every day."

See what's new in Clarington and the positive progress underway, including:

• A safer Clarington: Started a new municipal sidewalk snow-clearing program, made significant intersection accessibility improvements, constructed new pedestrian crossovers, and more.
• More ways to get active: Added new and improved recreational amenities across the community, including Clarington’s first accessible outdoor fitness area and first outdoor refrigerated skating rink.
• Community-driven decision making: Over 23,000 people provided feedback on eight major projects through the Clarington Connected platform.
• Unlocked external funding opportunities: With a new centralized grant administration program, Clarington secured over $4.1 million for programs like fire training, environmental studies, youth summer employment, and more.
• Proactive approach to responsible growth: Thoughtfully planning Clarington’s future with the advancement of two Secondary Plans, which provide guidance on 127-hectares in Bowmanville’s core and 107-hectares in Courtice’s Farewell Heights.

The past year brought new amenities, services and programs for residents to enjoy.

Each day, #TeamClarington is focused on helping our neighbours and taking care of our neighbourhoods.

We’re committed to supporting our small and large local business community’s growth and continued success.

As the community grows, the Municipality of Clarington is dedicated to achieving its goals set out in the 2024–27 Strategic Plan. Guided by insights from residents and strong leadership from Council, Clarington continues to build a vibrant future for all. Discover the 2024 Year in Review to learn more about the initiatives shaping Clarington.

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Media inquiries:
Municipality of Clarington
Sarah Raso, Communications Officer
905-260-3495 | sraso@clarington.net