London City Council

• London, Ont. and Oneida councils meet, first time in Forest City’s history

  The joint meeting is the first time both councils have met for an official meeting, and the first meeting London has held with a local First Nation.

  Canada

  Apr 18
  
• Council committee to discuss $31-million surplus in London, Ont., budget on Monday

  London, Ont., posted a $31-million surplus in 2023, thanks largely to investment returns. A councillor warns, however, that the fresh funds are unlikely to be used to lower taxes.

  Politics

  Apr 14
  
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• Updated London, Ont. fireworks bylaw expands permitted days to Diwali and Lunar New Year

  The new bylaw includes new licensing requirements for vendors, reductions in the number of days fireworks can be sold around holidays, and new monetary penalties.

  Canada

  Apr 3
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• London, Ont. councillors call for more accountability measures from city police

  Measures outlined in the request include regular budget reporting, more community engagement and clear performance metrics.

  Canada

  Mar 27
• Despite pushback, city officials approve northeast London, Ont. townhouse development

  The 8.4-acre lot at 613 Superior Dr. in London, Ont., is zoned for either a school or 49 single-family homes, but the development calls for 28 two-storey townhouse units.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Draft bylaw tackling ‘renovictions’ in London, Ont. coming later this spring

  A London staff report suggests exploring a bylaw similar to one in Hamilton where landlords issuing an N13 notice have to obtain a renovation license from the municipality.

  Canada

  Mar 18
• London, Ont. council moving on draft bylaw regulating graphic anti-abortion images

  In a vote of 9-6, council directed staff to bring forward a draft bylaw to a future committee meeting by the end of June, along with any potential legal issues that may arise.

  Canada

  Mar 6
• London, Ont., council approves four-year budget; tax increase set at 8.7% for 2024

  Compared to other Ontario single-tier municipalities of similar sizes, London has one of the largest tax increases for 2024, with only Toronto coming out on top.

  Canada

  Mar 4
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• London, Ont. four-year budget unchanged after final debate

  The tax hikes sit at 8.7 per cent in 2024, 8.9 per cent in 2025, 5.8 per cent in 2026 and 6.8 per cent in 2027. Budget updates could potentially alter those numbers.

  Canada

  Feb 29
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• Tuesday budget meeting is last chance for Londoners to comment on proposed spending

  Among those who have already weighed in ahead of Tuesday's London council budget meeting, one item stands out: the huge ask from London police.

  Canada

  Feb 26