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South Frontenac Council Approves 2023 Budget

South Frontenac Council has approved the 2023 budget of $37.4 million. The budget represents a 2.62 per cent tax increase or $43.91 a year for the average taxpayer for the Township portion*.

“In a year where we are seeing high inflation and cost pressures in every aspect of our operations, we believe we have found the right balance that taxpayers wanted of a reasonable increase to ensure we can maintain services and continue to invest in our community to grow,” says Mayor Ron Vandewal.

78% of...

Notice of Public Meeting on Planning Application Fee By-Law

The Council of The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac is holding a public meeting on a proposed new Planning Application Fee By-law under Section 69 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 13.

• Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Location: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) and in person

Purpose and Effect of the Proposed By-Law

The Township is proposing to adopt a new Planning Application Fee By-law following a review of planning application fees.

The effect will be to increase the...

South Frontenac to Host Open Houses on Second Draft of Official Plan

South Frontenac Township is inviting residents to attend an Open House this spring to provide feedback on the second draft of its Official Plan.

The Official Plan is key planning tool that establishes how growth and development will occur in the Township for the next 25 years. It includes policies to facilitate housing and economic development and protect important assets such as lakes, the natural environment, and agricultural lands.

The Plan was last updated in 2003. Since then, there have been...

South Frontenac Township Celebrates Reopening of Expanded Storrington Centre

South Frontenac Council, staff, dignitaries and community members gathered at the newly expanded Storrington Centre at 3910 Battersea Road in Sunbury on Thursday to celebrate the Centre’s expansion and reopening.

The Centre is one of the largest and most used halls in the Township, located near the growing villages of Sunbury, Inverary and Battersea.

The expansion has increased the size of the Centre by a more than a third, to 4,300 square feet of meeting space with new features such as outdoor...

Cancellations for Feb 23, 2023

Due to the storm that will hit our region overnight tonight and tomorrow, please note the following cancellations and changes in service:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be closed Thursday, February 23
• The Recreation and Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting is cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date
• Garbage and recycling pick-up will proceed, however we are asking all residents to only put out their garbage and recycling on Thursday if absolutely necessary. If you must...