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Land planning, financial decisions, and a major housing summit signal the next phase of affordable housing efforts in the County.

Climate planning, heat response, and environmental protection take focus as the committee explores practical steps toward implementation.

Discussion focused on balancing farmland protection with housing needs, extending a Picton food truck use, and concerns about shifting planning decision power from council to staff.

A growing petition in Greater Napanee is urging officials to prove that removing mature oak trees along County Road 9 is truly necessary before taking irreversible action.

This gravel pit debate highlights growing concerns about groundwater, missing records, and whether rules are being applied fairly.

A renewed push to return Sir John A. Macdonald’s statue to Picton’s Main Street has reopened deep divisions in Prince Edward County.

Prince Edward County Council met on April 7, 2026 at Shire Hall in Picton, covering key issues from public health funding gaps and stable 2026 property taxes to Municipal Accommodation Tax discussions and strong usage of recreation facilities. Councillors emphasized transparency, long-term financial planning, and community engagement, while also highlighting local recognitions and organ donation awareness.

The County Council addresses public health costs, tax policies, and community service updates shaping local priorities.

The affordable housing board examined financial concerns, clarified past costs, and continued moving the Disraeli project forward.

Board members challenged financial assumptions, reviewed Nile Street costs, and pushed forward the Disraeli housing project.

The County Environmental Advisory Committee reviewed progress on the Climate Action Plan, discussed a potential heat pump program to help vulnerable residents during extreme heat, and examined new data on local emissions.

Committee reviews climate data baseline, defers Wellington Manor tax relief decision, and moves forward with transit strategy planning.

Board discussions focus on Disraeli financing risks, affordability levels, municipal fee waivers, and fundraising options alongside lender negotiations.

Heritage Committee advances Cultural Heritage Master Plan with urgency around Bill 23, recommending a six-month implementation plan while reviewing permits, signage, and procedural gaps.

Heritage Committee unanimously advances Cultural Heritage Master Plan as a living document, while flagging Bill 23 urgency, permit sequencing issues, and implementation planning.

Prince Edward County’s OPP Detachment Board reviewed the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, approved funding allocations for local action teams, and discussed policing trends and future safety priorities during its June 19, 2025 meeting.

Prince Edward County’s OPP Detachment Board approved funding for Community Safety and Well-Being initiatives, reviewed local policing trends, and discussed future priorities including impaired driving, violence prevention, and illicit drugs.

The PEC Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee received a new draft procedure for reviewing demolition applications, recommended approval for the Crystal Palace roof heritage permit, and discussed guidance for future heritage projects.

The PEC Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee approved a demolition review procedure, recommended heritage permits for key buildings, and strengthened guidance on materials and plaques to ensure predictable, practical heritage protection for residents.

The PEC Environmental Advisory Committee discussed active transportation, climate policy, and upcoming collaborative planning sessions, while setting priorities for committee work and pausing summer meetings.