Ward 11 Update from City Hall by Skylar Franke, Ward 11 London City Council 519-661-2489, extension 4011 • sfranke@london.ca Hello Wortley Villagers,
Free Lead Testing of Tap Water The City of London offers free lead testing of tap water for Londoners who live in older homes (built before 1952). Additionally, homeowners seeking financial assistance for the replacement of their lead water service pipe can apply to the Lead Service Extension Replacement Loan Program. This program allows successful applicants to apply the cost of their lead water service pipe replacement to their property tax bill and pay it back over ten years. To inquire about lead testing, please contact leadtesting@london.ca or call 519-661-2489 x 5541. Wortley Bridge Party Thank you to the 100 to 150 people who attended the Wortley Bridge Party. There was dancing, music, coffee, cookies and bubbles. We showed that Ward 11 and the City is brimming with love and inclusiveness. Increased Transit Service The draft 2026 Service Plan sets out the changes for Sept 2026 that are considered the highest priority, totalling approximately 24,000 hours on an annual basis and requiring four additional peak period buses. City Council approved 18,000 annualized hours as part of the budget. The London Transit Commission then agreed to adding an additional 2,000 service hours, pulling from reserves for one year, so in January the Commission will be choosing 20,000 new service hours to implement for Sept 2026. Email me with your thoughts! London Transit still has over 300,000 hours of outstanding service requests outside of the allocated annual budget. Every year, additional requests are received and have to be assessed and prioritized for implementation based on approved budget. Better service requires more investment.
As we welcome the new year, I’d like to wish everyone in Ward 11 a happy and healthy new year. I’m grateful for the strong sense of community in our neighbourhood, and I look forward to continuing to work with residents and businesses to keep Wortley Village a great place to live, shop, and connect in 2026.
Snow Clearing What Gets Cleared First? The City follows provincial guidelines, clearing high-traffic routes and roads to vital destinations first, then moving through streets from Class 1 (major arteries and bus routes) to Class 5 (local streets and cul-de-sacs). Bus stops are cleared after sidewalks because they require the same equipment and crews prioritize sidewalks. Quantity to Clear: Snow-clearing begins at different snowfall depths depending on the class: Class 1 activates with less than 5 cm, Class 2 at 5 cm, Classes 3 and 4 at 8 cm, and Class 5 at 10 cm. Higher classes respond sooner to lighter snow, while lower- priority areas require heavier accumulation before clearing starts. Report issues: If you notice unplowed roads, icy sidewalks, or other slippery conditions, you can report them directly through the City’s Service London portal (service.london.ca) or email me. Know parking rules: During a snow event, overnight on-street parking may be restricted so plows can operate.
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