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The City of Stratford is aware of encampments within our community, including the site near the Downie Street parking lot.

As the City’s lead for housing and homelessness services, our Social Services department continues to work directly with individuals at these locations to support their immediate safety and well-being, while also helping them move toward permanent, appropriate housing.

The second phase of the Huron Street reconstruction project is scheduled to begin on Monday (June 8), and will require some traffic shifting and temporary lane closures.

The project involves the reconstruction of Huron Street between Huntingdon Avenue and the Roadhouse Drain (just east of Matilda Street), and will include not only rebuilding the roadway, but also new watermains, storm and sanitary sewers and intersection improvements.

Stratford Lions Pool opens Friday, June 5, with pre-season hours in effect.

The City of Stratford has reached an agreement with gardeners at 45 Franklin Drive that will allow 
them to continue to use the City-owned community garden for the 2026 growing season.

The City of Stratford recently recognized several local businesses, organizations, and individuals for their contributions to climate action through its Green Recognition Program.

Please be advised that the following road closure will be in place on Wednesday, May 20 for the Anne Hathaway Public School Track & Field event:

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 8:30a.m. to 2:45p.m with a rain date of Thursday, May 21, 2026:

   Simcoe Street from Downie Street to Morgan Street

Questions regarding this temporary street closure should be directed to the Events Coordinator at 519-271-0250, Ext. 286 during business hours.

The City of Stratford has filed a legal challenge related to the Province of Ontario’s Strong Mayor legislation, following direction from City Council.

The Application has been submitted to the court and raises constitutional considerations, including that the Strong Mayor legislation is inconsistent with section 3 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the unwritten constitutional principles of the rule of law and democracy resulting in the removal of effective representation on City Council.