December 2, 2025 | Planning Committee Meeting The City of Hamilton Planning Committee will hold a public meeting to consider a proposed mixed-use development at 2640, 2646, and 2654 Binbrook Road in Glanbrook (Ward 11). Meeting Details: Date:  Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Time:  9:30 a.m. Location:  Hamilton City Hall, Council Chambers (2nd Floor), 71 Main Street West Format:  Hybrid (in-person and virtual via Webex) Watch live or review meeting materials at: www.hamilton.ca/Mee

Hamilton’s rural community has reached an important milestone: now, even more of rural Hamilton now qualifies for Ontario’s Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program . This expanded eligibility opens the door for local farms and rural enterprises to apply for provincial supports that were previously out of reach. This outcome follows several years of persistent advocacy led by Councillor Mark Tadeson , working collaboratively with Councillors Tammy Hwang, Jeff Beattie, and Maur

I want to share an updated look at the current safety picture in Ward 11, based on Hamilton Police’s ongoing reporting. While police continue to track long-term trends going back five years, the most meaningful information for residents is what we’re seeing right now  in 2025 - and how it compares to our typical patterns as a rural–urban ward. Violent Crime: Stable and Within Expected Ranges So far in 2025, Ward 11 has recorded 116 violent crime cases , which is consistent wi

Lace up your skates and join us for free public skating at Glanbrook Arena! Councillor Tadeson is pleased to sponsor five skate times throughout the holiday season for families and residents to enjoy. Free Skate Schedule: Sunday, December 21st | 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm Tuesday, December 23rd | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tuesday, December 30th | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Friday, January 2nd | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sunday, January 4th | 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm All ages and skill levels welcome. Bring your ow

When new residential developments are proposed in the City of Hamilton, they must follow a structured approval process under the Planning Act. Developers often share high-level summaries, but the full process includes several steps, technical requirements, and public engagement opportunities that are important for residents to understand. Approval Stages in Hamilton Most major planning applications begin with a Pre-Consultation Meeting  with City staff. This determines which

I want to update residents on the recent Public Information Centre (PIC 1) for the intersection at White Church Road, Trinity Church Road, and Binbrook Road. Many of you have expressed concerns about safety, visibility, and traffic operations at this location, and I share those concerns. Improving this intersection is a priority. Where We Are in the Process PIC 1 was the first stage of a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA). This session was designed to sh