Ward 11 Update from City Hall by Skylar Franke, Ward 11 London City Council 519-661-2489, extension 4011 • sfranke@london.ca Hello Wortley Neighbours, I hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to the autumn months. Fall is my favourite season – I can’t get enough of sweaters, autumn foliage and apple picking. For everyone heading back to school – I wish you success in your educational efforts! Adaptation Framework What actions do we need to take to adapt to London’s current and future weather? London has been experiencing more severe weather (e.g., flooding, windstorms, heat waves, drought conditions) in recent years and it is anticipated that this trend will increase. The cost of doing nothing to adapt to climate change is expected to far outweigh the cost of taking action to adapt key infrastructure and social systems – your input is valuable in helping shape our priorities in this area! The City has developed a Discussion Primer and will be collecting comments about the document through the remainder of summer and fall. The Discussion Primer can be I look forward to the Western Fair every year – I love the rides, the food and most of all the music! I’m excited to see Sugar Ray, Smashmouth, July Talk with OMBIIGIZI and many more musicians. Grab your tickets at www.westernfair.ca/ World Car Free Day – September 22 There will be many fun activities for Car Free Day on Sunday, September 22 including “Ride the City Bus” for free all day, group bike rides and street festivals along Wortley Road and Dundas Place during the day. Read more here: london.ca/ CarFreeDay. Highlights for the World Car Free Day Wortley (11 am to 4 pm) include yoga, guided tours, story time & music! found at getinvolved.london.ca/climate Western Fair – September 6 to 15
Victoria Bridge Re-opening This bridge finally reopened in July 2024 and I was so pleased to celebrate with residents and Old South Community Organization members. Thames Park and the tennis courts also reopened for use in the summer. Staff continue to work on new recreation options for Thames Park. Next Ward 11 Town Hall – September 25th Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to my last town hall on June 3, 2024. There were many important discussions about safer neighbourhoods, addressing issues with supportive housing and future transportation plans. Join me on Wednesday, September 25th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Moose Lodge at 6 Weston Street for a joint Ward 1 and 11 Town Hall. We will be discussing BRT along Wellington, parks, addressing homelessness and whatever you want to talk about. RSVP by emailing sfranke@london.ca See you around the Village, Skylar
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