by Diana Huson | Nov 15, 2021 | Region Updates
Last week I had the privilege to attend the Toronto Global Forum as Chair of the Region’s Planning and Economic Development Committee, along with representatives from the City of St. Catharines, the City of Welland and also the City of Thorold. The event offered...
by Diana Huson | Sep 28, 2021 | Region Updates
Last Thursday’s Regional Council may have been a short one, but it included some important regional business included in two specific motions, both passing unanimously. The first included a motion on climate change, put forward by Chair Bradley at our Planning...
by Diana Huson | Aug 9, 2021 | Region Updates
In our most recent Committee of the Whole meeting, Council was tasked with evaluating a revised suite of development programs (ie. financial incentives) available to developers and property owners to encourage strategic investments. Nearly 20 years old, our current...
by Diana Huson | May 26, 2021 | Region Updates
This past week Niagara Regional Council was tasked with endorsing an option for our Natural Environment System (NES), which is an important component of Niagara’s new Official Plan. This document will guide how and where growth will take place across Niagara. The NES...
by Diana Huson | Apr 23, 2021 | Region Updates
This month the Provincial Government commenced consultation to gather public feedback on strengthening accountability for municipal council members. Members of the public are encouraged to participate by filling out an online survey by July 15, 2021, which can be...
