If you've spent an afternoon at the picnic areas in the Binbrook Conservation Area, you may have noticed that some spots are a considerable walk from the nearest washroom facility. For families with young children, older visitors, or anyone with mobility considerations, that distance is a real barrier. I've been working on two fronts to address this. New Comfort Station - Open This Season This year, visitors to the beach area at Lake Niapenco will find a new, more accessible

Dickenson Road Tunnelling — Project Update The Dickenson Road tunnelling project has been underway for some time now, and residents in the area know better than anyone what that means day to day — detours, dust, and patience. That hasn't gone unnoticed. Here's where things stand. Current Road Closures Golf Club Road (east of Fletcher Road) — anticipated reopening February 2027 Golf Club Road at Trinity Church Road — anticipated reopening February 2027 Trinity Church Road at D

Spring Maintenance at Hamilton's Municipal Cemeteries Each spring, the City of Hamilton carries out its annual maintenance program at municipally operated cemeteries across the city. This work is underway now, running through approximately May 15, 2026. What the Work Includes Spring maintenance prepares cemetery grounds for the season following winter. This includes ground maintenance and turf repair, grave levelling, top-dressing and re-seeding, flower bed preparation, flat

Grass Cutting in Ward 11: What to Expect This Season The City's 2026 grass cutting program runs from April 13 through October 30. For Ward 11 residents, it's worth knowing that service looks different depending on where you live — and that difference is intentional. Rural Roadsides Ward 11 includes a large rural area, which means a significant portion of our roadside maintenance operates on a rural schedule. Rural cutting is focused on road safety and drainage function, not a

Parks Maintenance in Ward 11: What to Expect This Season As spring gets underway, the City's parks maintenance and operations program is active across Hamilton - including in Ward 11. Here's a plain-language summary of what residents can expect this season and how to report concerns when something needs attention. General Cleanliness & Waste Collection Waste collection bins are distributed throughout parks and open spaces, with service levels that increase during peak months

Reviewing How Hamilton Uses External Consultants As your Councillor, I've made a commitment to look at how the City operates - not just what we're doing, but whether we're doing it as efficiently and accountably as we should be. That means being willing to ask uncomfortable questions, even when the answers take some digging to find. Recently, I brought forward a motion on Strategic Workforce Capacity and Consultant Utilization. In plain terms: I want to know whether Hamilton

Ward 11 Public Safety Update: What the Latest Data Shows Hamilton Police Service publishes regular ward-level reports on crime, collisions, and calls for service. To help keep residents informed, here’s a clear summary of what the latest data tells us about Ward 11. A Notable Trend: Sustained Low Levels of Shootings Ward 11 recorded zero shootings in 2023, 2024, and 2025, with a five-year average of 0.6 per year. This sustained pattern points to consistently low levels of thi

Councillor Mark Tadeson participated in the 2nd Annual High Tea & Fashion Show in support of Glanbrook Community Services, an event that brings the community together while raising funds for local programs. Held in Binbrook, the event featured local vendors, raffles, and a high tea experience, all in support of services that assist residents and families across the Glanbrook area. As part of the event, Councillor Tadeson took part in the fashion show as a model, helping highl

On April 27th, Councillor Mark Tadeson joined Councillors Jeff Beattie and Matt Francis in Stoney Creek to help kick off this year’s Smile Cookie campaign. The visit included a stop at a Tim Hortons location on Centennial Parkway, where they tried their hand at decorating cookies alongside staff and volunteers. The campaign runs through May 3, with proceeds supporting FoodShare and Food4Kids. Both organizations play a key role in addressing food insecurity and helping ensure

Residents are advised of a temporary road closure on Binbrook Road: Location: Between Fletcher Road and Royal Winter Drive Dates: Monday, April 27 to Tuesday, April 28 Reason: ROAD REPAIRS / SEWER Drivers should plan alternate routes and allow for extra travel time during this period. Local access will be maintained where possible, but delays may occur. NOTE: CITY CORRECTION -- This is a correction from a previous notice where the City provided an incorrect cause. The closur

I encourage residents to take a few minutes to complete this survey. We haven’t had this kind of input in over a decade, and strong participation helps ensure Binbrook is part of the conversation moving forward, making sure BINBROOK has a say what happens in Binbrook. It’s been over 10 years since the City last gathered community input on transit in Binbrook. This new survey is an important opportunity for residents to share their views and help inform future planning. Hamilt

Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend and participate in the recent meeting on truck traffic, road safety, and goods movement in our community. There was strong turnout and thoughtful discussion from residents, industry representatives, and staff. Staff Slides for your awareness: Balancing Safety and Goods Movement A consistent theme throughout the discussion — and a focus of Councillor Tadeson’s ongoing work — was the need to strike a better balance between: Sup

Residents are invited to attend the second Public Information Centre (PIC #2) for the Binbrook Road, Trinity Church Road, and White Church Road Intersection Improvements Environmental Assessment (EA). This study is focused on identifying potential improvements to this key intersection, with an emphasis on safety and long-term function as the area continues to grow. Meeting Details Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location : Glanbrook Municipal Service C

Councillor Mark Tadeson is sharing this information to help you avoid fees and charges: The City of Hamilton has extended the deadline for the 2025 Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration to May 15, 2026 . This extension is intended to give property owners additional time to complete their required declaration. Who needs to submit a declaration All residential property owners in Hamilton are required to submit a Vacant Unit Tax declaration each year. This applies to: homeowners l

The City of Hamilton has received additional funding and child care space allocations through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program , helping expand access to licensed child care across the city. What’s New for 2026 Following a provincial review, Hamilton has been allocated: 333 additional licensed child care spaces $2.9 million in additional funding This funding includes: Operating support for new spaces Administrative funding Infrastructure fundin

Apply by April 17 The Rain Ready Hamilton program is now accepting applications for 2026, and Ward 11 residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to improve their properties, reduce flood risks, and enhance local green spaces. The application period opened this week and remains open until April 17 . The program is delivered by Green Venture in partnership with the City of Hamilton , and last year alone, Hamilton residents completed 73 projects that w

The City of Hamilton is inviting residents to learn more about a proposed Harmonized Private Tree By-law and updates to existing Woodland By-laws and Tree Protection Guidelines. This work is focused on protecting large, mature trees that contribute to Hamilton’s urban forest while also clarifying requirements for property owners. What’s Being Proposed The proposed by-law would introduce a more consistent approach across the city. Depending on the final version, this could i

The latest Hamilton Police Service data provides a snapshot of safety trends in Ward 11, including both long-term patterns and more recent activity. Overall, the numbers show a mixed but fairly stable picture, with property crime and collisions remaining the most common concerns locally. Five-Year Trends Looking at data from 2020 to 2025, Ward 11 recorded: 131 violent crime incidents in 2025, slightly above the five-year average of 123.6 453 property crime incidents , above

The Province of Ontario is moving forward with a major restructuring of conservation authorities, reducing 36 separate conservation authorities to 9 regional authorities, with implementation targeted for early 2027. Under this model, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) would be consolidated into a proposed Western Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority, alongside Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation