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Additional consent items include a regional growth report, appointment of by‑law officers for the Sewer Use By‑law, and a short‑term waste disposal capacity study.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=07e7ec9e-3c68-44cd-8bd1-88471e939fe5&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=07e7ec9e-3c68-44cd-8bd1-88471e939fe5&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Development charges overview and background study presented to committee", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on Development Charges Overview and Background Study, and consider a consent item on the Development Charges Background Study and By-law Update – Post Period Benefit. The meeting is primarily focused on reviewing development charge matters.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=89d9b593-9dbb-4dcc-8541-c2e90d122a8c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=89d9b593-9dbb-4dcc-8541-c2e90d122a8c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Audit Committee", "headline": "Audit committee reviews report on waste collection contractors", "summary": "The Audit Committee will receive presentations on two informational reports: an audit report on managing waste collection contractors and a status update on internal audit engagements for Q2 2026. No items are listed for consideration or decision at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cdb07302-1885-4d07-a4b8-f055ba17a268&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cdb07302-1885-4d07-a4b8-f055ba17a268&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Council", "headline": "Niagara Region Council discusses police budget and long-term financing", "summary": "Council will consider a budget amendment for the Niagara Regional Police Service Special Enforcement Unit. The agenda also includes an update on the Core Services Review and a by-law to authorize $8,402,000 in long-term financing for capital works.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a6bad331-1e12-42fd-989d-60e41be10c90&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a6bad331-1e12-42fd-989d-60e41be10c90&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Niagara Region Licensing Appeals Committee", "headline": "Committee to hear appeals of three refused TNC driver licences", "summary": "The Licensing Appeals Committee is meeting to hear three appeals from individuals whose applications for renewal of Transportation Network Company driver licences were refused under Niagara Region By-law 2021-57. The appeals are for Vats Trivedi, Atif Ishtiaq, and Muhammed Ahtsham. No other business is on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6e4b660c-34b5-4930-bd84-1d329027456d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6e4b660c-34b5-4930-bd84-1d329027456d&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Waste Management Planning Steering Committee", "headline": "Niagara Region committee reviews 2030 curbside waste contract and illegal dumping strategy", "summary": "The Waste Management Planning Steering Committee will review presentations on the 2030 curbside waste collection contract service level options and an outline of the illegal dumping strategy, which will determine future waste collection services and neighborhood cleanup efforts. The agenda also covers councillor information requests and a York University study on illegal dumping best practices. No binding decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c994eb48-900f-478e-bd59-e1154a5e7089&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c994eb48-900f-478e-bd59-e1154a5e7089&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee", "headline": "DEIAC discusses waste strategy and Indigenous truth and reconciliation plan", "summary": "The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is reviewing several presentations. These include a long-term waste management strategy and the 2026-2030 Indigenous Truth and ReconciliAction Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=181ae7f2-90c9-4212-8549-67c520450fd6&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=181ae7f2-90c9-4212-8549-67c520450fd6&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider road projects and school zone safety infrastructure", "summary": "The Public Works Committee will meet to consider tender authority for a road project between Regional Road 10 and 49, and to review applications for the Safer School Zones program funded by the Road Safety Infrastructure Fund.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7243fd08-5d81-413e-b38a-f15dab11f3d6&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=49093", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7243fd08-5d81-413e-b38a-f15dab11f3d6&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-29", "body": "Agricultural Policy and Action Committee", "headline": "Agricultural committee meets electronically to discuss invasive species and agritourism", "summary": "The Agricultural Policy and Action Committee will meet electronically on May 29, 2026, to receive presentations on invasive species, agritourism, and phragmites management. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c87f7856-bd05-4bf9-81f5-656e96425d2f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=49039", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c87f7856-bd05-4bf9-81f5-656e96425d2f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Council Special", "headline": "Council to hear development charges complaint for Niagara Falls property", "summary": "Niagara Region Council will hold a public meeting to hear a complaint regarding development charges for a property at 3770 Montrose Road in Niagara Falls. The meeting will also include the adoption of a confirming by-law for the council's actions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=651219e2-4247-45ac-bbb8-5945b53390ed&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=49091", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=651219e2-4247-45ac-bbb8-5945b53390ed&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to authorize $16.2M in regional debt and approve traffic by-laws", "summary": "Regional Council will consider borrowing $16.18 million for capital projects and review multiple traffic by-laws for Grimsby, Fort Erie, and posted speed limits. The meeting also includes committee reports and closed sessions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a2cca272-b6c5-4249-b57d-635a01d6e14b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=49095", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a2cca272-b6c5-4249-b57d-635a01d6e14b&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Transportation Strategy Steering Committee", "headline": "Committee to review content for Niagara Transportation Plan 2051 public info centre", "summary": "The Transportation Strategy Steering Committee will receive a presentation on the Niagara Transportation Plan 2051 Public Information Centre content. No items are up for decision; the agenda also includes a terms-of-reference review update and approval of previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=61fcba41-f334-4a7c-b721-06458bb54355&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=49094", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=61fcba41-f334-4a7c-b721-06458bb54355&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee", "headline": "Niagara Region Accessibility Committee meets to review meeting procedures", "summary": "The Niagara Region Accessibility Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on May 26, 2026. The agenda indicates a procedural meeting with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8a3a2b38-fcaa-46b1-a7cf-d463c46b68f5&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=49015", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8a3a2b38-fcaa-46b1-a7cf-d463c46b68f5&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Niagara Region Licensing Appeals Committee", "headline": "Committee to hear four appeals of TNC driver licence renewal denials", "summary": "The Niagara Region Licensing Appeals Committee will hear four appeals from Transportation Network Company drivers whose licence renewals were refused under By-law 2021-57. The appellants are Shashang Soni, Iqbal Khan, Gurpreet Singh Lobana, and Vikash Kumar. Each hearing will be conducted under the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c525be3d-b5fc-40f1-aab5-422f08f8f113&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c525be3d-b5fc-40f1-aab5-422f08f8f113&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Audit Committee", "headline": "Audit Committee to review 2025 financial statements and internal audit updates", "summary": "The Audit Committee will review the 2025 audited consolidated financial statements for the Region of Niagara and consider internal audit updates. The committee will also receive draft audited financial statements for Niagara Regional Housing, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, and Court Services.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f8b64223-56be-47b5-a359-c7453f353b06&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=48998", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f8b64223-56be-47b5-a359-c7453f353b06&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Corporate Services Committee", "headline": "Corporate Services Committee to discuss debt issuance and conservation authority consolidation", "summary": "The Corporate Services Committee will consider issuing 2026 debentures for capital projects and review recommendations from the Joint Board of Management regarding Niagara Courts. The committee will also hear a presentation on the consolidation of conservation authorities.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bbc35a05-5c8c-4c53-a709-6df32c1d3f9c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=48997", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bbc35a05-5c8c-4c53-a709-6df32c1d3f9c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning and Economic Development Committee", "headline": "Niagara Region committee reviews economic update and DEI progress report", "summary": "The Niagara Region Planning and Economic Development Committee will review an economic update and a 2025 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan progress report. The agenda contains no items for formal consideration, voting, or public hearings. This meeting is primarily procedural and informational.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=40d6abf7-0cb5-4cae-bce2-e01f4b57bb1b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=49000", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=40d6abf7-0cb5-4cae-bce2-e01f4b57bb1b&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "PHSSC", "headline": "Committee to endorse alcohol labelling policy", "summary": "The Public Health & Social Services Committee will meet to discuss mental health updates, a delegation on street services, and consider endorsing a position on alcohol labelling. The meeting will also include a closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=99920421-bf60-49a1-b543-d12f97d5cade&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=48996", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=99920421-bf60-49a1-b543-d12f97d5cade&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "Public Works Committee to consider 2026 funding for Combined Sewer Overflow program", "summary": "The Public Works Committee will review the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Program funding recommendations for 2026, including requested amounts and conditions. It will also consider the Waste Management Planning Steering Committee’s recommendation on waste management matters. Additionally, the committee will receive information on 2025 water and wastewater treatment capacities and a digital transition overview of the Waste Collection Guide.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cfa2fefa-6515-4188-9606-17dde1934cc8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=48999", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cfa2fefa-6515-4188-9606-17dde1934cc8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-30", "body": "Council", "headline": "Niagara Region Council to consider transit staffing and by-law enforcement", "summary": "The Niagara Region Council will review a request from the Niagara Transit Commission to transition temporary full-time equivalent positions to permanent. The body will also consider a by-law to appoint Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officers and receive updates on regional governance and asset management.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=748332c1-5f03-4c16-8b04-54a0e86cc3bf&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=48995", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=748332c1-5f03-4c16-8b04-54a0e86cc3bf&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Waste Management Planning Steering Committee", "headline": "Committee will review the Waste Management 2026 Workplan", "summary": "The Waste Management Planning Steering Committee will hear a series of informational presentations. Topics include the 2026 Waste Management Workplan, a digital transition overview for the waste collection guide, and a landfill report. Additional items cover the Battery Collection Program agreement with Call2Recycle Canada Inc., legislative amendments to the Blue Box program, and a performance report for the collection contractor. No items are listed for formal decision at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=12551a71-2391-49b0-bd9c-a69c01865969&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=49038", "source": "https://pub-niagararegion.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=12551a71-2391-49b0-bd9c-a69c01865969&lang=English" } ] }