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TBM to loosen planning rules to allow extra residential units

TBM to loosen planning rules to allow extra residential units

Changes will mean up to three total residential units will be allowed on a single fully serviced lot, more changes could come in the future after zoning bylaw review
TBM delays Lakewood Drive reconstruction project

TBM delays Lakewood Drive reconstruction project

Town will complete 90% of the engineering and design work for the project, but will then put it on the shelf for the foreseeable future
TBM reduces parkland fee for local couple trying to build a home

TBM reduces parkland fee for local couple trying to build a home

Narrow vote reduces parkland free from approximately $50,000 to $650, decision not final as it must be ratified at a full council meeting on April 15
TBM council approves $4,000 grant to local Lions Club

TBM council approves $4,000 grant to local Lions Club

Council approved using $4,000 from the working capital reserve fund to make a donation to help the Lions Club replace its events trailer
TBM council okays significant increase to development charges

TBM council okays significant increase to development charges

New development charges bylaw will come to council for final approval on April 15, with 20 per cent increases yearly for five years
TBM ready to accept Community Improvement Plan applications

TBM ready to accept Community Improvement Plan applications

Applications for Community Improvement Plan programs will be accepted starting on April 19
Grey Highlands names 2023 officer of the year

Grey Highlands names 2023 officer of the year

Provincial Constable Gabe Kokas received the 2023 Officer of the Year award at a special ceremony
Grey Highlands slows down plan to lift ban on mobile homes

Grey Highlands slows down plan to lift ban on mobile homes

Council votes to change resolution wording to soften the language and keep the idea of lifting the ban on mobile/modular homes as a proposal at this time
Grey Highlands finished 2023 with $100K deficit

Grey Highlands finished 2023 with $100K deficit

A future report will recommend how council can mitigate the slight 2023 budget deficit
Grey Highlands council revives arena discounts after getting an earful

Grey Highlands council revives arena discounts after getting an earful

Plan to end discounts for minor sports prompted backlash from volunteers and residents across Grey Highlands causing council to vote to reverse course