Understanding the Development Approval Process Why building applications take time—and what's actually involved When someone proposes to build or renovate in Ward 11, the approval process often feels frustratingly slow. Residents see a "For Sale" sign or construction proposal and wonder why it takes months—sometimes years—before shovels hit the ground. The answer isn't bureaucratic foot-dragging. It's comprehensive technical review designed to ensure buildings are safe, envir

Residents are invited to attend an in-person neighbourhood information meeting regarding a proposed development located at 2640–2654 Binbrook Road, Hamilton . The purpose of this meeting is to present the proposed design concept for the site and provide an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and share feedback. The proposed development includes: Three blocks of standard two-storey townhouses One block of three-storey back-to-back townhouses One block of thr

Ontario Begins Mandatory Greenbelt Review — What It Could Mean for Ward 11 Recent news reports have highlighted calls for the Ontario government to begin the mandatory review of the Greenbelt Plan , a legislated process intended to assess how protected agricultural and natural lands around the Greater Toronto Area are managed and conserved. This review has become a topic of public discussion following past debate and controversy over potential changes to Greenbelt boundaries

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

As your Ward 11 Councillor, I want to address a complex issue that affects all of us in Glanbrook: the ongoing tension between...

Upcoming Improvements: Nebo Road Urbanization and Widening Project The City of Hamilton is moving forward with the planned reconstruction...

We want to provide a heads-up on some upcoming work that that you may notice, particularly regarding truck traffic, dust, or mud tracking...

Many of you have reached out with questions and concerns about the planned hotel development at 9075 Airport Road West in Mount Hope. As your Ward 11 Councillor - and a long-time resident of this community

Weekly Update: April 8-14th Shaft #1    Regional Road 56 and Golf Club Road -the contractor has stopped tunnelling from Shaft #1 to...