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Prince Edward County’s heritage committee received the draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan, outlining proposed cultural heritage landscapes, conservation risks, and next steps for public consultation as the plan enters its final feedback phase.

Prince Edward County’s heritage committee welcomed the direction of the draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan while flagging concerns around public engagement, Indigenous and natural heritage recognition, and the real-world costs of heritage designation.

PEC’s Audit Committee received a clean 2024 audit from KPMG but wrestled with rising net debt, long-term sustainability, and growing concern over provincial policies shaping the County’s financial future.

A clean audit confirmed accurate County finances, but Audit Committee members made clear that long-term affordability, rising debt, and provincial growth pressures now demand a more strategic financial story.

This meeting recap explains shoreline erosion policy, climate planning updates, and environmental concerns discussed by the Prince Edward County Environmental Advisory Committee.

This meeting recap explains shoreline regulation changes, climate planning efforts, and economic sustainability discussions at the Prince Edward County Environmental Advisory Committee.

Committee members and provincial staff explained new heritage rules under Bill 23, focusing on register timelines, property requirements, and clearer guidance for residents.

A special heritage committee meeting focused on training members about the Ontario Heritage Act, Bill 23 updates, and how new rules impact heritage listings and districts.

The newly formed Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee held its first meeting with a focus on leadership setup, Bill 23 implications, cemetery responsibilities, and improving heritage permit processes.

Councillors debated shoreland protection policy, agricultural severances, parkland cash-in-lieu fees, and rural development applications. The meeting highlighted how land use rules and planning conditions shape development decisions across PEC.