West Grey council to discuss emergency bridge closure, grants, and zoning changes
West Grey's past week saw only a procedural meeting of the Police Services Board, with no decisions or discussions of substance. The coming week, however, brings two important meetings on July 7: a full Council session and a Committee of Adjustment hearing.
Recent meeting: Police Services Board agenda empty
The Police Services Board met June 22 but its agenda contained only standard procedural boilerplate from the municipal eSCRIBE system. No discussion or decision items were listed, and minutes have not yet been published.
Council to weigh emergency bridge closure and modular replacement
Council's July 7 agenda includes a major infrastructure item: an emergency closure of Bridge B-003 and a proposed temporary modular bridge strategy. The bridge's condition prompted the emergency action, and council will consider how to maintain traffic flow with a modular replacement while a permanent fix is developed.
Other council business
Several other items are scheduled for council's July 7 meeting:
- **Public hearing** on a zoning bylaw amendment (ZA16.2026) for an accessory apartment housekeeping change.
- **Delegation** from the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority on a wellhead protection area update for New Well 1C in Durham.
- **Zoning bylaw votes** on three amendments: ZA12.2026 (Schuknecht), ZA15.2026 (Bauman), and ZA19.2026 (Bolender).
- **Additional grants** to the Ayton Lions and Bruce Grey Forest Festival for 2026 (amounts not listed in the agenda).
- Staff reports on planning service delivery, Bill 97's impact on privacy compliance, and an amendment to property standards regarding vegetation.
- Council will also enter closed session for a CAO performance review.
Committee of Adjustment to rule on five property applications
Also on July 7, the Committee of Adjustment holds a public hearing to decide on multiple applications for minor variances and consents. Properties involved:
- 544267 Bell's Lake Road (applications A07.2026, B15.2026, B16.2026, B19.2026)
- 240 Lookout Drive (B20.2026, B21.2026, B22.2026)
- 032899 Sideroad 5 (A08.2026, B23.2026, B24.2026, B25.2026)
- 751 Durham Road East (B17.2026)
- 112875 Grey Road 3 (A09.2026)
The committee will hear from applicants, planning staff, and the public before making decisions.
Coming up
- **Council meeting**: July 7 at 9:00 a.m. (check municipality for location/livestream). Agenda includes emergency bridge closure, zoning bylaws, grants, and a delegation on wellhead protection.
- **Committee of Adjustment**: July 7 public hearing starting at 2:00 p.m. (or as posted). Five variance/consent applications will be decided.