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Get Involved in the creation of Burlington’s Arts & Culture future
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2025 02:00 PM
Burlington, Ont.—May 26, 2025— The City of Burlington is developing a new Culture Plan to guide the next decade (2026–2036) of arts and culture growth. This plan will help shape the future of Burlington’s arts and culture programs, services and investments. The Culture Plan will contribute to a future that is vibrant, inclusive and rooted in Burlington’s community.
The City is inviting residents and artists to get involved in the creation of its new Culture Plan.
Public Engagement
The City will be offering many ways for residents and the Arts and Culture community to share their ideas for Burlington’s arts and culture future. Over the next six months, staff will be connecting with residents, artists, cultural professionals, organizations and communities across Burlington.
Opportunities to get involved
Online Survey
Residents are encouraged to fill out a short survey at getinvolvedburlington.ca/cultureplan. It will be open until Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025.
Culture Jam Workshops
Arts and Culture...
Mobimats temporarily removed due to rain - reinstalling May 26
Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 03:36 PM
Due to heavy rain this week, the mobimats at Beachway Park were washed out and had to be temporarily removed. They will be reinstalled on May 26. Thank you for your patience.
Martha Street Sidewalk Closures and Lane Restrictions - May 26
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2025 02:20 PM
Martha Street from James Street to Lakeshore Road will have short-term sidewalk closures and lane restrictions beginning Monday, May 26 for approximately six weeks for hydro service improvements. All businesses will remain open during construction.
Map of AreaNotice of Decision: Official Plan Amendment No. 4
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:37 PM
With respect to an Official Plan Amendment
Subsection 17(34) of the Planning Act
Date of decision: May 20, 2025
Date of notice: May 22, 2025
Last date of appeal: June 11, 2025
A decision was made on the date noted above to approve Amendment No. 4 to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington, 2020.
Purpose and effect of the amendment
The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment (OPA) is to set out a planning framework and a guide for future study, to support development and growth within the area identified as “Bronte Creek Meadows”.
Public consultation was conducted through a Statutory Public Meeting held on March 4, 2025 and a Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 12, 2025. Notice of the Statutory Public Meeting was published in the Hamilton Spectator on Feb. 1, 2025. As a result of public consultation, the City received 10 comments and one delegation at the Statutory Public meeting held on March 4, 2025 and no comments and one delegation at the Committee of the Whole meeting held on...
Notice of Passing: Bylaw 30-2025 to alter the ward boundaries in the City of Burlington
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2025 09:30 AM
Over the last ten months, the City of Burlington reviewed its Council composition and ward boundary structure. As Burlington’s population continues to grow, the review was done to help ensure voters are represented equally in the decision-making process, no matter where they live in the city. Burlington’s last ward boundary review was in 2005 when the city’s population was 139,000. Since this time, the city’s population has grown to approximately 186,948, according to the 2021 Census.
At the May 20, 2025 City of Burlington Council meeting, a bylaw was passed to update Burlington’s ward structure. The changes to the wards will be in place for the 2026 Municipal Election, subject to any appeals.
New ward structureThe bylaw allows for minor changes to Burlington’s current ward structure. Burlington will continue to have six (6) wards with one Local Councillor representing each ward, plus one Mayor elected at large. This structure provides adequate population distribution and population...
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