Council Highlights from the September 20, 2021 Meeting

Council approves Zoning By-law change allowing Newtonville residential property to be used as a general store

Clarington Council has approved a Zoning By-law change that will allow a Newtonville residential property to add a commercial use for the owner to open a general store. The property located at 4504 Regional Highway 2 is along a major transportation corridor, and the proposed change promotes a diverse mixed-land use in a small community allowing residents access to a local store. The proposal still has to undergo the site plan approval process. Until all conditions of that process are met, the property will remain under the “H” Holding symbol, preventing any changes to accommodate the store.

Read report PDS-043-21 for more information.

Clarington to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by sharing the stories of residential school survivors

The Municipality of Clarington will mark September 30 – the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday. As we commit to move forward with reconciliation, it’s important to learn about residential schools, their impact on Indigenous Communities and peoples Canada-wide. Following the recommendations made by the Diversity Advisory Committee, Council has directed that on September 30, the Municipality will use its social media channels to give voice to the survivors, their families, and communities, share their stories, listen and learn. The only way to move forward is to learn from the past.

Read Diversity Advisory Committee Memo for more information.

The next Council Meeting is on October 18, 2021.