Civic News

Construction on Phase 1 of the Downtown Revitalization Project is expected to begin mid-August. Detours will be in place to support access to businesses and downtown destinations during construction on Brant Avenue and Icomm Drive. While two-way traffic will be maintained whenever possible, there may be short periods when full closures or delays are required to safely complete construction work. Please see the following map for suggested routes.

The City of Brantford has completed Phases Two and Three of the North Brantford and Tutela Heights Subwatershed Study, a key initiative supporting responsible growth and environmental protection in the 2,720 hectares annexed from the County of Brant in 2017. Approximately 900 hectares of this area are designated for future urban development under the City’s Official Plan – Envisioning Our City: 2051.

The Corporation of the City of Brantford hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.

The City of Brantford (City) is undertaking an update of the 2020 Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP Update will reconfirm the City’s investments in transportation infrastructure in the coming years, in consideration of updated population growth projections and a continued focus on sustainable transportation solutions

Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-10-25 proposes City-initiated updates to Zoning By-law No. 124-2024 to correct errors and omissions, and update zoning regulations requiring clarification.

Pursuant to Section 17(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.

Application OP-01-25 is a City-initiated amendment to the City of Brantford Official Plan, to establish policy direction for the conversion of existing residential rental buildings with six or more units to condominium ownership. The proposed policies introduce criteria for evaluating condominium conversion applications, as well as additional submission and study requirements that must be satisfied by an applicant.

City of Brantford hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.

The City of Brantford (City) is initiating an update of the 2020 Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP Update will reconfirm the City’s investments in transportation infrastructure in the coming years, in consideration of updated population growth projections and a continued focus on sustainable transportation solutions. The goal of the TMP is to ensure the transportation system can accommodate future growth forecasts through the provision of a transportation system that accommodates automobiles, transit users, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Instalment 1 is due on Friday, February 28 and Instalment 2 is due on Wednesday, April 30. If you have not received your bill, please call the Tax Office at 519-759-4150. (Property owners on Monthly Pre-Authorized Payments do not receive an Interim Bill) Cheques, post-dated to the due-date, may be sent early to ensure you do not miss the due-date above. Late payments received after the due-date are subject to a penalty of 1.25 percent of the unpaid tax, on the first day of default.  Interest of 1.25 percent is added on the first day of each month thereafter. Penalty and interest charges cannot be waived.