Posts by City of Thorold

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Thorold, at its meeting on April 21, passed By-law No. 24-2026 and By-law No. 25-2026 to amend Zoning By-law 60-2019 in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, for the lands legally known as PT TWP LOT 66, Township of Thorold with consideration of all submissions made to Council before its decision.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Thorold, at its meeting on April 21st, 2026, passed approved an application for Draft Plan of Subdivision for the lands legally described as PLAN D-5 PT UNIT 8, Township of Thorold with consideration of all oral and written submissions made to Council before its decision.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Thorold will hold a Public Meeting to obtain public comments on proposed changes to the City of Thorold’s current building permit fees and is being held pursuant to Section 7 (6) of the Building Code Act, 1992.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Thorold, at its meeting on April 21, 2026, passed By-law No. 22-2026 to amend Zoning By-law 60-2019 in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, for the lands legally known as PT TWP PT LOT 138, Township of Thorold with consideration of all submissions made to Council before its decision.

This Public Information Centre (PIC) is intended to share the final design and provide an opportunity to identify and discuss any questions or considerations related to construction. Display boards present the final design and outline the next steps as the project progresses.

Individuals interested in running in the 2026 municipal and school board elections can file their nomination papers from May 1 to Aug. 21, 2026. Nomination papers are available through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website or at municipal Clerk’s Offices.

At Tuesday’s Special Council meeting, Thorold City Council approved the recommendations put forth in the Building Fee Study Report.

In consultation with the Niagara Home Builders Association (NHBA) the Building Fee Study Report was presented at a public meeting held during a special Council meeting on April 21, 2026. Council voted to receive the study and approve its recommendations, to delay implementation of the proposed fee schedule to November 1, 2026.

The City of Thorold is hosting a second Public Information Centre (PIC) to gather feedback from residents on the proposed design for the Development Services Office Parking Lot Extension to gather feedback from residents regarding the proposed parking lot expansion at the Development Services Office located at 8 Carleton Street South.

This construction project is currently out for tender, with award anticipated in mid-May 2026. Construction is expected to begin in June 2026, subject to approval and scheduling. Ahead of construction, you may notice condition surveys and photographs of the right-of-way.

The Mayors of Grimsby, Port Colborne, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Wainfleet, and the Lord Mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake today welcomed the Province of Ontario's introduction of the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, as an important step forward, while calling on the Province to ensure that the final legislation reflects the made-in-Niagara principles this coalition has championed since February.