For Immediate Release: November 13, 2025

The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Rezoning Request Denied

A resolution for first reading to amend the Town of Stratford Zoning and Development Bylaw, Bylaw #45, was defeated by a vote of 5-0. The resolution was recommended by the Town’s Planning, Development and Heritage Committee to permit the rezoning of five (5) lots located off Swallow Drive from the Low Density Residential (R1) zone to the Medium Density Residential (R2) zone.

Amendment Approved

First reading of an amendment to the Zoning and Development Bylaw, Bylaw #45, was approved. This amendment is required to reduce confusion in the industry caused by referring to the vertical fire separation required for semi-detached and townhouse dwellings as a “firewall”. The proposed text amendments will not change building permit requirements or the ability to subdivide attached dwellings from what has been required since the Town first adopted the National Building Code of Canada in 2011.

Tender Awarded

A tender was awarded by resolution to Hansen Solar Energy in the amount of $512,100.00 (excluding HST) for the provision of standby generators at five sewer lift stations to increase the resilience of the Town’s sewer collection system as an adaptation to climate change. As the bid came under budget, Stratford Utility will negotiate with the supplier to increase the scope of work with additional upgrades including adding a generator to a sixth sewer lift station. Funding of 40% is being provided by the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Fund for this project.

Proclamation

Mayor Ogden proclaimed the week of December 8th to 14th, 2025, as "Salvation Army Week" in the Town of Stratford recognizing the important work of the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign as a vital initiative in the fight against poverty and food insecurity in the Town of Stratford.

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For more information please contact:
Wendy Watts, Community and Business Engagement Manager
Town of Stratford
Phone: (902) 569-1995
Email: wwatts@townofstratford.ca

Agenda: November 12, 2025
Recording: November 12, 2025
Printable version: Media Release - Stratford Town Council Meeting Summary (November 12, 2025)