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PEC Council considers major decisions involving Delhi Park, Wellington Town Hall, heritage development in Wellington, and the County’s financial position.

PEC Council weighs competing views on Delhi Park while advancing Wellington Town Hall stewardship and approving the Drake Devonshire heritage permit.

The County’s Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee reviewed the Cultural Heritage Master Plan, considered heritage permits for Crystal Palace and Macaulay Church, and discussed new procedures for heritage projects.

Council decisions include firefighter negotiations, housing pressure updates, enforcement by-law changes, and a 2026 election ballot question.

Committee members balanced heritage preservation, policy fairness, and practical constraints, making advisory decisions on roof repairs, conservation district concerns, and permit timing. Residents can expect stabilized heritage structures, careful scrutiny of redevelopment proposals, and staged heritage initiatives.

Committee members discussed heritage building maintenance, policy clarity in Wellington’s Heritage Conservation District, upcoming heritage events, and the importance of public engagement in heritage permit decisions. Budget, material choices, and long-term preservation were key considerations.

Council members supported a regional film policy, emphasized economic benefits for local businesses, and approved inclusive voting measures to ensure seniors and vulnerable residents can participate in the 2026 municipal election.

Council examined a draft film policy, heritage oversight for productions, transparency improvements for closed sessions, and voting methods for the 2026 election while considering economic growth and community access.

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.

Committee reviews new heritage designations, receives a deputation on cultural terminology, and advances work planning for future enforcement and permit oversight.

Council backs student nutrition efforts, addresses septic approval delays, and confirms how meetings will be structured in 2024.

Council shows unity on school food support and septic action, while differences emerge over meeting formats and local governance issues.