Council Highlights

As part of our commitment to open, transparent, and accessible municipal government, we continue to post online recaps of the decisions made at our Council Meetings to help residents better understand municipal affairs and directions set by Council.

  • April 27, 2026 Council Highlights
    • Council Receives Cultural Advisory Committee Year-End Report and 2026 Work Plan 
    • Council Supports Business Continuity Ahead of the 2026 Municipal Election 
    • Council Advances New Neighbourhood Park in Claremont 
    • Council Advances Dave Ryan Community Park in Seaton
  • May 25, 2026 Council Highlights
    • Council Receives Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Year-End Report and 2026 Work Plan

    • Council Receives Waterfront Visionary Advisory Committee Year-End Report and 2026 Work Plan

    • Council Receives Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee Year-End Report and 2026 Work Plan

       

    • Council Receives Accessibility Advisory Committee Year-End Report and 2026 Work Plan

  • Council Meeting Highlights: February 23, 2026
    • Council Invests in Long-Term Improvements at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
    • Council Advances Phase 2 of Beachfront Park Revitalization
    • Council Receives Confirmation of Pickering’s Strong Financial Position
    • Pickering Fire Services Aligns with Updated Regional Medical Dispatch Model
  • Council Meeting Highlights: November 24, 2025
    • Staff Present the 2025 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act Compliance Report
    • Post Manor as Art Studio
    • Council Approves 2026 Municipal Fees and Charges to Support High-Quality Services
    • Council Expands Access to Accessible Taxicab Services in Pickering
    • Council Approves Name for New Library Branch at the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre
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  • Council Meeting Highlights: September 29, 2025
    • Council approves 2026 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule
    • Council endorses preferred design for Seaton Recreation Complex & Library
    • Council endorses public art commission for Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre
    • Council executes licence agreement with Pickering Pickleball Club
    • Council approves design and construction of new Skateboard Park
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: June 23, 2025
    • Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Shares 2024 Year-End Report and 2025 Work Plan
    • Staff provide Pickering Heritage & Community Centre Project Update (Milestone Report #3) 
    • Council Approves Designs for Two “Lest We Forget” Remembrance Crosswalks 
    • City Renews Licence Agreements for Community Centres in Northern Pickering 
    • City Shares Update on Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot  
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: April 29, 2025
    • Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee Presents 2024 Year End Report & 2025 Work Plan
    • City to install all-way stop at Sapphire Drive and Azalea Avenue/Kingpeak Crescent
    • Council approves preparation for detailed design of stormwater management (SWM) pond cleanouts
    • City amends Traffic and Parking By-law to address parking concerns on Alpine Lane, Beaton Way, Pebble Court and Tanzer Court
    • City to update Urban Forest Study and Tree Canopy Assessment
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: March 24, 2025
    • City of Pickering to launch new anti-littering campaign
    • Staff provide project updates on Beachfront Park Master Plan (Phase 1 Implementation) and Alex Robertson Park Gravel Parking Lot
    • City to Name Exhibit Gallery in honour of Former Pickering Mayor, John E. Anderson
    • Council approves Pine Creek Restoration Site #22 – Culvert Replacement at Lynn Heights Drive Consulting and professional services for the detailed design
    • Council endorses 2024 - 2029 Corporate Energy Management Plan (CEMP)
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: February 24, 2025
    • Council endorses Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform as City’s primary customer relationship management solution
    • City to streamline development application review process
    • Council approves Zoning By-law Amendment A 03/20 (R1) for Durham Live Lands 
    • Council approves Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) By-law
    • Council approves construction of artificial turf and lighting replacement at Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park and artificial turf replacement at Beverly Morgan Park
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
  • Council Meeting Highlights: January 27, 2025
    • Council endorses Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan
    • Staff deliver 2024 Progress Report on Corporate Strategic Plan
    • Council approves proposal submitted for Krosno Creek Stormwater Management Facility K-16
    • Council approves By-law to allow for timed parking restrictions on Pickering Parkway
    • Council adopts 2025 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates
    • and more [select the date above to view all]
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