Media Releases

Engaging residents and stakeholders in the decision-making process is an important part of our effort to build the best community possible. As we develop our 2024-25 budget we want to know your opinions on our spending priorities.

The travelling public is advised that with the Town of Stratford’s ‘Light Up The Night’ Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29th heavier than usual traffic, along with delays and road closures, are expected south of the Trans Canada Highway in Stratford.

The Town of Stratford released the results of its 13th Annual Resident Survey. Residents were asked to share their opinions on topics including health and wellness, increasing resource efficiency, safety in the community, perceptions of the local police force, town initiatives, Shape Stratford, spending and taxation, and town performance.

The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

The Town of Stratford announced the first funder for the Stratford Community Campus. Provincial Credit Union are providing a donation to be used towards the Stratford Youth Centre space and will include naming rights for the space upon its completion.

Government support for waterfront development project opens opportunities for celebrations, promotion of culture and history

For Immediate Release: October 11, 2024 The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

For Immediate Release: September 13, 2024 The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

New and refurbished vehicles equipped with accessible features will improve operations and transportation services after a combined investment of more than $1.2 million...

For Immediate Release: August 15, 2024 The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

For Immediate Release: July 11, 2024 The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

For Immediate Release: June 14, 2024 The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Special Presentation A special presentations was held early in the council agenda to recognize the 2024 winners of the ‘Water’s Cool’ Water School who will be featured in the upcoming calendar.

For Immediate Release: May 24, 2024 The following items were discussed at the special council meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Town of Stratford today unveiled a new addition to Veterans Memorial Green with a special tree planting. The seedling, planted with help from grade two students of Stratford’s Glen Stewart Primary School, is a descendant of an English Oak tree fallen at Vimy Ridge during the battle in World War I.

The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

For Immediate Release: April 11, 2024 The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

It is once again time to ask for your help by completing our annual resident survey. Each year we survey our residents to gauge public opinion on a variety of topics with feedback from the survey helping council and staff make decisions on how to better meet your needs, areas of investment, and overall satisfaction. This is your chance to have a say in a variety of topic areas.

Items discussed at the Town of Stratford special council meeting held on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Stratford Town Council passed resolutions to adopt the 2024/25 Town operating and capital budgets, and the 2024/25 Stratford Utility operating and capital budgets.

Town of Stratford Unveils Results Matter Performance Reporting Platform