Township Talk Newsletter – October 2025
Township Talk Newsletter – October 2025
Recreation Department Updates
· Winter Recreational Programs begin December 8, 2025, and registration will open November 17, 2025.
· Ice rentals are now available for the 2025/2026 winter season.
· Public Skating times have now been posted on the Township website. Dates can be found here:
Arena — Township of Alnwick-Haldimand
Building Department Updates
· The Building Department is excited to announce that new software for the department is currently in the configuration stage. Starting January 1, 2026, a public portal will be in place for applicants to submit permit applications online! Stay tuned, the Portal will be coming January 1, 2026, to the Township website.
Finance Department Updates
· Applications for 2026 Municipal Grants and Donations are now open. Local non-profit organizations and community groups are invited to apply for funding to support programs, services, or events that provide direct benefit to the Township and its residents. For complete details and to download the application form please visit:
Finance Department — Township of Alnwick-Haldimand
Planning Department Updates
· October 28, 2025, Public Planning meeting will consider Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Corcair Farms Limited for 10846 County Rd 2 (File Z-11-2025). The proposal plans to rezone the property from Hamlet Residential to Hamlet Commercial Exception No. 13.
· October 28, 2025, Municipal Planning/Regular Council Meeting – Council will consider a report on proposed conditions of Draft Plan Approval for the New Danforth Subdivision. The report will summarize the proposal, technical submissions, public comments, how concerns are addressed, and the draft conditions that would need to be satisfied for development to commence.
· October 28, 2025, Municipal Planning/Regular Council Meeting – Council will consider a report requesting authorization for staff to prepare and issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) from Planning Consultants to conduct an Official Plan update and subsequent Zoning By-law review. This work will address numerous legislative changes.
· To view the Agendas and full staff reports please follow the link below:
Alnwick/Haldimand - Meeting Schedule
Clerks Department Updates
· Local Government week is October 19-25, 2025. Local Government week shines a spotlight on the incredible work of municipal professionals who keep our community running.
· Township is currently seeking volunteers to join the Heritage Alnwick/Haldimand Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. If you’re interested in local heritage or community recreation, we encourage you to apply here:
Committees and Boards — Township of Alnwick-Haldimand
· Virtual Public Information Night with Staff regarding the 2026-2031 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan on Thursday November 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Your feedback is essential in helping shape a more inclusive and accessible community for all. Stay tuned for Zoom meeting details!
Upcoming Council Meetings
· October 21, 2025 – Committee of the Whole Meeting
· October 28, 2025 – Municipal Planning/Regular Council Meeting
· November 12, 2025 – Regular Council Meeting
· To register to speak as a delegate at an upcoming Council meeting please complete a Request for Delegation Form and email it to clerks@ahtwp.ca.
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