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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 Accessibility Advisory Committee discusses accessible trail design, DEI strategy updates, election accessibility improvements, and planning for Accessibility Week.

Accessibility Advisory Committee appoints leadership, refines trail design plans, and supports improved accessibility measures for the 2026 municipal election.

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.

Council reviews ice access issues, election sign timing, and long-term care redevelopment updates in the County.

PEC Council and senior staff met on June 12, 2025 for an informal working session focused on asset management, service levels, and long term costs. This third session in a series examined corporate fleet, fire apparatus, and parks and recreation, laying the groundwork for major service and tax discussions later this year.

Councillors carried all motions at the May 29, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting, including receiving the recreation master plan, supporting youth engagement strategy development, and authorizing industrial land and collective agreement steps.

Councillors debated tourism revenue oversight, approved public representation on an AI governance committee, and received direction on a restructured 2026 budget process during the July 24 Committee of the Whole meeting.

The County Committee discusses public art strategy, evaluates community service programs, and sets early direction for the 2025 municipal budget.

Council debates environmental protections, adjusts land use conditions, approves fire equipment funding, and unanimously challenges provincial recycling rules.

Council advances long-term recreation planning, addresses environmental concerns, and approves operational and planning items impacting residents across the County.

Council processes a new education proposal, advances environmental discussions, and approves motions shaping infrastructure planning and community participation.

Council examines new education models, advances climate discussions tied to cost and infrastructure, and updates how the County plans and manages core assets.

The November 16, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting focused on septic regulations, community support funding pressures, and fire fleet challenges across Prince Edward County.

The July 25, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting saw council refine Strategic Plan priorities, including housing and infill development, farmland protection, road maintenance communication, parks investment, and community well-being goals.

The July 25, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting focused on shaping the Strategic Plan, with discussions on housing, agriculture, infrastructure, climate action, and community priorities.

The County Committee of the Whole meeting on June 29, 2023 focused on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, highlighting community feedback and facility planning, and began detailed discussions on the County’s Strategic Plan, including service standards, budgeting, and long-term priorities.

The Committee of the Whole meeting on June 29, 2023 focused on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, highlighting community feedback and facility planning, and began detailed discussions on the County’s Strategic Plan, including service standards, budgeting, and long-term priorities.