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Guelph to draft new bylaw regarding use of public space

People gathered outside of Guelph City Hall on Sept. 20, 2023. Ken Hashizume/Global News

The City of Guelph is looking to establish guidelines regarding the use of public space.

City council at Tuesday’s planning meeting voted unanimously to direct staff to draft a bylaw that aims to address safety concerns on city-owned property.

The proposed bylaw would include encampments like the one at St. George’s Square where a number of people experiencing homelessness have set up tents to live in.

In a news release, the bylaw would also cover related activities but didn’t elaborate on whether it included protests and demonstrations.

A report on the draft bylaw is expected to be presented to council at a special meeting on Feb. 14.

It would be brought back to council for final approval on Feb. 27.

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