Acton's Prospect Park dog park is set to close for a rebuild from mid-October
Prospect Park's leash-free area in Acton closes for a rebuild starting mid-October.
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Development
Halton Hills seeks planners for 454 hectares of south Georgetown, including the proposed hospital site
Town hiring planners for 454 ha south of 10 Side Road; bids close Oct. 21.
Transit
Metrolinx is studying new track between Bramalea and Georgetown GO for two-way, all-day trains
Metrolinx's Bramalea–Georgetown track study moves to formal notice and a second open house this fall.
Town Hall
Three candidates are certified for Halton Hills mayor, with 33 names on the Town's 2026 list
33 certified candidates, three for mayor; both Regional Councillor seats will have new holders.
Town Hall
How to vote in Halton Hills: online voting opens Friday, October 9, Election Day is October 26
Opt in to vote online October 9 to 24, or vote in person in your ward on October 26.
Town Hall
Halton Hills' 2027 budget waits for the new council: the Mayor tables it January 4
Mayor tables the 2027 budget January 4; Budget Committee meets February 1 and 2.
Town Hall
Glen Lawson Road closure expected to November 6, 10 Side Road October 13 to 16: Halton Hills fall road work
Two rural road closures this fall, with signed detours; resurfacing continues to November.
Development
About 475 Halton Hills properties are expected to come off the heritage register on January 1
About 475 listed properties drop off the register January 1, 2027; eight new designations proposed.
Town Hall
Halton Hills' winter overnight parking ban starts November 15: no street parking from 2 to 6 a.m.
No parking on Town streets from 2 to 6 a.m., November 15 to April 15.
Schools
Halton Catholic board projects 67% more elementary students in Halton Hills by 2040 as Vision Georgetown fills
HCDSB's 2026 plan: Georgetown West CES, a Vision Georgetown JK-12 campus, steady Acton enrolment.
Schools
HDSB's long-term plan for Halton Hills: a new Vision Georgetown school and a Georgetown District HS rebuild study
HDSB eyes a new Vision Georgetown school and a possible Georgetown District HS rebuild.
Transit
Halton Region's plan keeps Regional Road 25 at two lanes from 5 Side Road to 10 Side Road; comments close October 16
Region's Regional Road 25 plan: turn lane, shoulders and a path, not four lanes. Comments by Oct. 16.
Development
Halton Hills begins a growth plan for downtown Acton and its GO station area
Acton's downtown and GO station area get a secondary plan; first public session expected this fall.
Development
Georgetown GO's planned high-density zone, with buildings up to 16 storeys, now waits on the Province
Council adopted OPA 63 for Georgetown GO; the housing minister now decides.
Development
Guelph Street plan could bring 4,000 to 5,000 homes to the Georgetown corridor; draft policies due early 2027
Guelph Street's preferred land use plan: draft policies and heights go public in early 2027.