Hanover on Grey-Bruce Brief

Hanover Council Meeting — Monday, November 02, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Saugeen Municipal Airport 2027 Budget (7.1): Airport Commission Chair Dave Hocking presents the airport’s 2027 budget ask to council — a key regional infrastructure spending decision.
2027 User Fees and Charges (11.1 + 13.1): Staff are recommending council adopt next year’s full schedule of user fees and charges; By-Law 3422-26 would formally lock in 2027 rates affecting recreation, permits, and municipal services.
Council Committee Appointments — New Term (10.1): Council will formally establish its committee appointments for the 2026–2030 term.
Blue Box Program Changes (10.8): The Ministry of Environment has flagged upcoming provincial changes to the Blue Box program — signals potential shifts to how local curbside recycling is managed.
Tire Regulation Amendments (10.7): Correspondence from the RPRA advises of finalized Ontario updates to tire producer responsibility rules, affecting how tires are collected and recycled in the region.
LHRCA Consolidation (10.9): Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority has shared consolidation information with the Town — worth watching for any structural changes to the regional conservation body.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

New Police Station Update — Council receives a report (CAO-10-26) on tender results and construction progress for the new Hanover Police Station.
Long-Term Financial Sustainability Framework (DCS-19-26) — Council considers adopting a framework to guide the municipality’s long-term fiscal planning.
Legacy Fund Policy (DCS-20-26) — A new policy governing Hanover’s Legacy Fund is up for Council’s approval.
612 10th Ave. CIP Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (ED-18-26) — Council considers a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant application under the Community Improvement Program for a property at 612 10th Avenue.
Tax Incentive Grant By-law (3420-26) — A by-law authorizing a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant for 1000291312 Ontario Ltd. is up for passage.
Civic Centre Boiler Replacement — A project update on the Civic Centre boiler replacement is on the consent agenda for information.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Official Plan Amendment — LOPA#7 (Public Meeting): Council holds a statutory public meeting on a local Official Plan amendment tied to Teeswater Concrete 2021 Ltd., with By-law 3415-26 also on the agenda for potential passage the same night.
Hospital Foundation Delegation: Representatives from the Hanover and District Hospital Foundation will address council on investing in local health care.
Police Annual Report: Chief Chris Knoll presents the Hanover Police Service’s 2025 Annual Report — an overview of service delivery and performance over the past year.
Development & Engineering Guidelines (PW-18-26): Council considers a staff report on updated development and engineering guidelines, a framework that shapes how new development is reviewed and approved in Hanover.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What to Watch

Council Vacancy Declaration: Council will formally declare a vacancy on Council — residents should watch for next steps on how the seat will be filled.
Grey County Hybrid Planning Services: Council will consider a direction report on shifting to a hybrid planning services model with Grey County, which could reshape how local planning applications are handled.
Community Improvement Program: Staff will bring a progress update on the CIP with recommended next steps for the program’s ongoing implementation.
Investment Policy Update: Council will consider amendments to the Town’s Investment Policy (FIN-006).
Budget Survey Findings: Staff will present results from a public budget survey — an early look at community priorities ahead of budget season.
Fire Station Net Zero — Notable: Hanover’s fire station has achieved its net-zero energy target, flagged as a consent item for council’s information.