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Chat With the Treasurer

In last year’s budget survey, many respondents said they would be interested in an in-person event to learn more about the City of Stratford’s budget.

On Tuesday, December 5 from 4-7 p.m., we will be hosting a Chat With the Treasurer in the City Hall auditorium.

This will be an informal opportunity to speak with City Treasurer Karmen Krueger, ask questions, and learn how the annual budget process works. All are welcome.

In the meantime, the 2024 budget survey and background information is now...

Notice of Temporary Street Closure December 3, 2023

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic from 3:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023 for Santa’s Parade of Lights:

• William Street from Waterloo Street to Martin Street
• Hillcrest Drive from Delamere Ave to William Street
• Denison Street
• Lakeside Drive N from Martin Street to Lakeside Drive
• Lakeside Drive from Lakeside Drive N to Waterloo Street
• Veterans Drive from Waterloo Street to York Street

Questions regarding this temporary street closure should be...

Public Input Invited - Stratford Landfill Site

The City of Stratford welcomes feedback on the operation of its Romeo Street landfill site, and there are several options to provide it.

Comments can be made to the Infrastructure Services department by calling 519-271-0250 ext. 5261 or by emailing the department by Friday, December 8, 2023.

Citizens are also invited to comment on the operation of the landfill site at the upcoming January 2024 Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committee meeting, by requesting to appear as a delegation.

Notice of Public Meeting - Official Plan Review

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford has re-scheduled the Special and Public Meeting pursuant to subsection 26(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, to December 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers located on the 2nd floor of Stratford City Hall at 1 Wellington Street, Stratford, ON, N5A 6W1.

The purpose of the Special Meeting of Council is to formally initiate the process to review and update the City of Stratford’s Official Plan...

Santa Claus Parade in Stratford Set for Dec. 3

Santa Claus is coming to town. On Sunday, December 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., everyone is welcome to attend Santa’s Parade of Lights in Stratford.

Once again, floats will take a scenic route around the Avon River. At 5 p.m., the parade will start at Hillcrest Drive and William Street, moving east along William Street to Lakeside Drive North, across the Festival bridge, west along Lakeside Drive past the Stratford Festival and ending at the Tom Patterson Theatre.

Fifty floats are expected to...