Council Highlights: May 2026

Missed a council meeting last month? Council Highlights for May 2026:

• Council received a presentation from Huron Shores Area Transit
• Tourism Sarnia Lambton (TSL) made a presentation to Council
• Forest Fire Fighters Association was granted a noise exemption on June 13th to 1:00 am
• Orchard View Park was granted noise exemptions on summer long weekends in 2026 to midnight
• An exemption was granted to Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society to camp at Utter Park as part of the to Arkona 150th Celebration
• GFL Environmental Services was awarded the tender for the Forest Lagoon Sludge Removal project in the amount of $ 508,800.00
• The 2026 tax rates were approved
• A zoning by-law amendment for 113 Pearl Street in Thedford was approved
• Council asked staff to work with the 3 Legions to find locations for commemorative crosswalks
• Staff was asked to prepare a report on the Golf Cart Pilot Program
• Grand Bend Beachfest was granted use of the north beach parking lot on June 20, 2026
• Council approved a new Fireworks By-Law
• A fundraising strategy for the Grand Bend Community Centre was approved and staff was directed to initiate detailed design work
• Community Improvement Plan applications for 82 & 84 Main Street W in Grand Bend were approved

The next Council meeting is on June 16 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chamber at the Administration Building – 9577 Port Franks Road. The public is invited to view the meeting online or in person.

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