The Planning Committee public meeting for the proposed Elfrida Secondary Plan will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The application, submitted by Bousfields Inc. on behalf of Elfrida Community Builders Group Inc., proposes an Official Plan Amendment to establish a Secondary Plan for the Elfrida expansion lands in Stoney Creek and Glanbrook. A Secondary Plan is a long-range blueprint for how a community should develop. Meeting Details Date: Tuesda

Hamilton Police Service has released its monthly report for Ward 11 for June 2026. The report provides a snapshot of crime indicators, property crime, violent crime, collisions and calls for service recorded in the ward during the month. It also includes year-to-date totals and comparisons with five-year monthly averages. Monthly figures can vary for many reasons, including individual incidents, reporting patterns, police activity and seasonal conditions. A single month shou

August 25: Elfrida Secondary Plan Public Meeting Planning Committee will hold a public meeting about the proposed Official Plan Amendment to establish a Secondary Plan for the Elfrida expansion lands in Stoney Creek and Glanbrook, located in Wards 9 and 11. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, at Hamilton City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 71 Main Street West. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, allowing residents to attend in person or partici

Information on street-tree requests, maintenance and sightline concerns Hamilton’s Planting Our Future program allows residents to request a free street tree. To request a tree, visit hamilton.ca/trees or call 905-546-CITY (2489). If a City-owned tree requires maintenance, or if branches or overgrowth are obstructing a road, sidewalk, traffic sign or sightline, report the location to the City or email our office. Include a photo where it is safe to do so. Clear sightlines mat

Hamilton’s new Planning, Permitting, Licensing and By-law System is now available through my.hamilton.ca. Residents, businesses and industry can use the system to submit applications, make payments, track progress and receive updates. The system is being introduced in phases, starting with core features and expanding over time. Step-by-step guides, tutorials and online resources are available at hamilton.ca/pplb. General support is available at 905-546-2489, askcity@hamilton.

The City is installing free Equip Sport equipment-rental stations in parks across Hamilton. In Ward 11, stations are available at Kopperfield Park, Laidman Park and Summerlea West Park. Residents can use the free Equip Sport app to borrow soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, footballs and frisbees for use in City parks. The stations are installed, maintained and operated at no cost to the City or residents, with financial support from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. The

You may notice a new concrete platform near Glovers Road. Councillor Tadeson's office is happy to announce the long waited bus shelter we have been advocating for is soon to be installed! Staff have confirmed it is for a new bus shelter on Twenty Road East, just west of the intersection with Glovers Road. The concrete must cure for at least two weeks before the shelter can be installed. Staff were targeting the first week of August for installation and stop activation. The

All City of Hamilton administrative offices will be closed Monday, August 3 and reopen Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Some City services will also be closed or have adjusted hours. For City emergencies involving roads, noise, watermains, sewer systems, animal emergencies, or health and safety issues, call 905-546-2489 (CITY). The my.hamilton.ca portal provides a secure place to access a growing number of City services online. Waste collection There will be no collection Monday, Aug

Residents often ask why a development can be discussed for years before homes, businesses, roads or parks appear. Planning approval is one important step, but it is not the finish line. Large projects can move through several stages before construction begins: Long-term planning — The City identifies where future residential, commercial, industrial and employment growth may occur through tools such as Official Plans, growth studies, infrastructure planning and public consulta

Hamilton Paramedic Service is advancing construction of a new Central Reporting and Response Station at the former Sharples Greenhouse site on Upper James Street in Ward 11. The station will expand the presence of paramedics in the south Mountain and Glanbrook communities. Hamilton Paramedic Service has advised that the new facility is intended to reduce response times and strengthen coverage across Hamilton. The modern station will provide purpose-built space for equipment,

Ward 11 road and traffic updates Residents regularly contact Councillor Tadeson’s office about road safety, traffic delays and deteriorating shoulders. The following is the latest information staff have provided after the office followed up on these concerns. Highway 56 and Kirk Road Traffic signals and left-turn lanes are under construction at Highway 56 and Kirk Road. Residents raised traffic-safety concerns with Councillor Tadeson’s office, and staff have confirmed the wor

Council approves expansion of the Binbrook Commercial District Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA) On July 15, 2026, Council approved Councillor Mark Tadeson’s motion to expand the Binbrook Commercial District Community Improvement Project Area north along Regional Road 56. The approved change brings additional commercial properties into the project area. Property owners, tenants and developers within the expanded boundary may be eligible to apply for programs under Ha

Did You Know? Many residents have noticed that older City webpages refer to a five-year e-scooter pilot that began in 2020. The Province of Ontario has since extended the electric kick-scooter pilot program until November 27, 2029. Hamilton continues to participate in the pilot and regulates personal e-scooter use through City of Hamilton By-law 20-269. With school out for the summer, more people are enjoying Hamilton's roads, parks, trails, and neighbourhoods on e-scooters.

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