Whitby Launches New Community Strategic Plan

More than 3,000 people helped shape actions to be prioritized over the next four years.

Whitby − naturally beautiful green spaces, a vibrant waterfront, thriving downtowns, and a safe community − the heart of Durham Region, an exceptional place to live, work, and explore. This is what Whitby residents told us they think Whitby should aspire to be and this is the Community Vision in the Town’s new Community Strategic Plan released today.

The new Plan identifies how Council and Town staff will work...

Mayor Elizabeth Roy's Statement on Council’s Decision to Terminate the Highway 7/12 EA

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement on Council's decision to terminate the Highway 7/12 EA:

“On June 19, Whitby Council voted to terminate the environmental assessment for the Highway 7/12 alternative route. 

This decision was not made lightly and was the result of concerns about the financial impact of the project on Whitby taxpayers and the environmental impact of a preferred route that would cut through the Oak Ridges Moraine.

I am confident that we can find solutions...

Whitby Council Highlights - June 2023

Council highlights gives an overview of important decisions, discussions and agenda items from Whitby Council meetings. The goal is to give residents a snapshot of the meetings. More information, including Council meeting minutes, can be found at whitby.ca/CouncilCalendar

Community Strategic Plan approved

On June 19, Council endorsed a new four-year Community Strategic Plan, which will provide a shared vision and objectives for how Town Council and staff work together to deliver on community...

Mayor Elizabeth Roy's Statement in Response to Strong Mayor Powers Announcement

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement in response to the June 16, 2023 announcement that Strong Mayor Powers will be expanded to Whitby:

“Today, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced that Strong Mayor Powers will be expanded to 26 municipalities, including Whitby.

I want assure members of Council and Whitby residents that consensus-building and collaboration will continue to be my focus. One of my top priorities for this term of office is to...

Construction Project Updates - June 2023

Town of Whitby Projects

Did you know: The Town has a new interactive map where you can view updates about construction projects in the Town of Whitby?

1. Project Number: T-501-2023, Urban Road Reconstruction Beecroft Court (Off of McQuay Blvd.)

May 8, 2023 to June 30, 2023

Works include removal of base and top asphalt (may contain asbestos), curb and sidewalk repairs as required, new base and top asphalt, driveway and sod restoration.

Barrow Court (Off of Holiday Dr.)

May 8, 2023 to June 30, 2023

Works...