Council News

Meaford Council officially approved the Municipality’s 2025 Budget during their April 7 Council meeting. The approved budget focuses on maintaining essential services, investing in infrastructure, and supporting long-term financial sustainability. “This budget sets us up to take action on our strategic priorities,” said Mayor Ross Kentner. “With a new CAO now on board, we’re ready to move forward. Council, staff, and the community all played a big role in shaping this plan for the upcoming year. We remain committed to...

Meaford council has rejected a staff proposal to pause the downtown restaurant patio program for the coming summer, though they acknowledged that improvements must be made. They voted in favour of two additional recommendations that will see the program reviewed and revamped in order to improve safety and accessibility concerns. A report provided to council during their April 7 meeting recommended pausing the patio program for the coming summer in order to allow for a review and revision of the...