April 2026 | Ward 11 - Binbrook, Mount Hope, Glanbrook For the first time in Ward 11's history, local organizations and community groups have access to dedicated grant funding - and the response made clear just how much it was needed. The Ward 11 Community Grants pilot program was established to support the non-profit organizations, clubs, and community groups doing meaningful work for residents of Binbrook, Mount Hope, and Glanbrook. Funded through a cellular tower license

Spring and summer mean more time outdoors. For most of us in Glanbrook and the surrounding rural communities, that's the whole point. But it also means tick season, and it's worth knowing what to watch for. Hamilton is a Lyme disease risk area Hamilton Public Health has identified our city as a risk area for Lyme disease. That designation covers most of Hamilton within a 20-kilometre radius - including much of Ward 11 - with the exception of parts of eastern Stoney Creek and

The City of Hamilton has issued a Notice of Complete Application for an Official Plan Amendment related to the Elfrida lands in Stoney Creek and Glanbrook, including lands in Wards 9 and 11. The application was submitted by Bousfields Inc. on behalf of Elfrida Community Builders Group Inc. It proposes an Official Plan Amendment to establish a Secondary Plan for the Elfrida expansion lands. In plain language, a Secondary Plan is a long-range planning document that helps guide

The City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police Service have launched a new Truck Violation Reporting Tool to help residents report suspected truck route violations in their neighbourhoods. This tool gives residents a more direct way to share location-specific information when they see trucks travelling where they may not be permitted. Reports can help the City and Hamilton Police Service monitor concerns, identify patterns, and better understand where follow-up, monitoring, or enfo

Mark Tadeson Working with Police and City Staff to Improve Road Safety in Ward 11 Road safety continues to be a major priority for Ward 11 as our community grows. With more residents, more traffic, and changing travel patterns across Glanbrook, Mount Hope, Binbrook, and the surrounding area, Councillor Mark Tadeson and the Ward 11 office are working with Hamilton Police and City staff to respond to local safety concerns. A key part of this work is increasing visible enforceme

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

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

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

The City of Hamilton is preparing to officially launch Hamilton Utilities Billing (HUB) —the City’s new in‑house water billing service—on April 13, 2026 . This milestone follows a comprehensive review of project readiness, system testing, and vendor feedback, confirming that HUB is prepared to support residents’ billing and payment needs at launch. Seamless Transition from Alectra to the City Alectra Utilities will no longer provide water meter reading and billing services. T

Backwater valves play an important role in helping protect homes from basement flooding caused by sewer backups , especially during heavy rain. If your home has a backwater valve, regular inspection and maintenance are essential to ensure it continues to function properly. Why Maintenance Matters A backwater valve is designed to allow wastewater to flow out of your home while preventing it from flowing back in if the sewer system becomes overwhelmed. Over time, debris can

Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Reminder Hamilton homeowners are required to complete an annual Vacant Unit Tax declaration confirming whether their property was occupied during the previous year. For most residents, the process simply involves confirming that their home was occupied. Councillor Mark Tadeson has heard concerns from residents about the added step and continues to advocate for making the process simpler and easier for homeowners . We have already seen progre