Council Meeting Highlights - November 3, 2026

Council received a presentation from Kevin Tremble, MNP LLP, regarding the Municipality of West Grey's 2025 consolidated audit, which included West Grey Public Library Board and West Grey Trust Financial Statements. Mr. Tremble noted that the audit is substantially complete, with no irregularities noted. Council approved the 2025 draft audited statements as presented.

The Chief Administrative Officer marked the end of the current term of Council with words of thanks and appreciation for the outgoing Council and presented each member with a small token of appreciation. Council members provided their own concluding remarks.

A public meeting was held to discuss Zoning Amendment No. ZA25.2026 (751 Durham Road East, Durham), which sought to rezone severed lands to prohibit dwellings and permit non-dwelling uses that are accessory to a permitted use within the R2 zone. Council approved the rezoning, which will allow for final approval of the concurrent consent application B17.2026.

Council received correspondence from the Friends of Ayton requesting financial support for proposed renovations to Centennial Hall. Council directed staff to report back on the request to provide additional information with respect to how the proposed renovations align with the Recreation Master Plan and 2027 budget considerations.

Council authorized a refund of a variance fee associated with application A17.2026; the fee had been incurred due to a very minor change to a concurrent zoning bylaw amendment application.

Council approved a speed limit evaluation policy to establish a consistent, evidence-based process for reviewing requests to change posted speed limits on roads under West Grey jurisdiction.

Council directed staff to bring forward a bylaw to appoint Lauren Chee-Hing of Gridin Advocates as the Municipality’s integrity commissioner.

Council received staff report ‘2026 Municipal and School Board Election Accessibility Report and General Overview’ for information.

Council received a status update regarding the 2024-2026 West Grey Strategic Plan.

Council shared information about upcoming community events, including:

• Neustadt Craft Show on November 7, 2026
• Neustadt and District Lions Club 50th Annual Pork ‘n Kraut Supper on November 8, 2026
• Remembrance Day service and supper on November 11, 2026
• Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni vs. Montreal Canadians Alumni game on December 5, 2026

The next regular Council meeting will be held on December 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
For full Council meeting details, please visit westgrey.com/meetings