Port Hope invites residents to help shape new Strategic Plan

Port Hope Administration Building. Northumberland 89.7 FM file photo.

By Cecilia Nasmith, Northumberland 89.7 FM News

Port Hope

The Municipality of Port Hope is launching engagement efforts for the development of its next Strategic Plan, inviting residents and community partners to share their thoughts on priorities, services and future initiatives.

Under the theme Community Voices in Action – Shape, Share, Strengthen, this initiative encourages broad participation to help shape the future of the municipality.

The announcement likens a municipal strategic plan to a long-term roadmap that outlines goals and priorities to guide decision-making, improve services and promote responsible community growth. Community input helps ensure the plan reflects local needs and aspirations.

“The strength of our municipality comes from the collective voices of those who live here,” Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky said.

“This Strategic Plan will help guide our future priorities and decision making, and we want it to reflect the diverse perspectives of our community.

“I encourage everyone – residents, business owners and community organizations – to get involved, complete the survey and attend a pop-up session to help shape the future of Port Hope.”

The survey is available at porthope.ca/strategic-plan

The pop-up sessions offer the opportunity to meet with the municipality's consultants to provide feedback and receive guidance on completing the survey. There are four opportunities:

April 2 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Park Recreation Centre

April 2 – 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the Jack Burger Sports Complex

April 12 – 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fannyville (during the Float Your Fanny Down The Ganny event)

April 12 – 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hope Transfer Station

In addition to these sessions, the consultant leading the process will be gathering insights through interviews with members of council and senior municipal officials, a staff survey, staff focus groups, community-group meetings and a council workshop.