Message from the Mayor by Mayor Josh Morgan mayor@london.ca 519-661-4920
have the support and shelter they need as temperatures drop. We’re also keeping a close eye on neighbourhood infrastructure, such as roads, sidewalks, and parks, to ensure they’re safe and well-maintained for the cold. I’ve had the pleasure of attending several local events, busi- ness gatherings, and important community conferences recen- tly, and I want to thank everyone for their engagement and questions during the Q&A sessions I’ve held. I continue to be inspired by the energy and ideas that residents share. From conversations about housing and safety to new parks and local improvements, your voices are the core of our work shaping London’s future. As we move toward the holiday season, I encourage everyone to take time to enjoy what makes this city great—our trails dressed in autumn colours, local markets full of seasonal favourites, and the warmth of community gatherings. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and peaceful November.
As the last leaves fall and we prepare to hang up our rakes and haul out the snow shovels, I want to take a moment to connect with you about what’s happening here at City Hall and across our great city. This time of year always reminds me of how much pride Londoners take in their communities. Whe-
ther it’s a neighbour helping with yard work, volunteers organizing food drives and local events, or families getting ready for the holiday season, it’s those acts of kindness that make London such a special place to call home. I want to give a special shout-out to everyone who participated in London Food Bank’s fall collection, which exceeded expectations and featured a $85,000 donation from a single donor. The way Londoners step up for each other is unlike any other city, and I’m grateful to everyone who gives freely of their time to make our city a better place. Over at City Hall, our mission is the same, and Council is busy preparing for the winter months ahead by ensuring our snow- clearing teams are ready to go and our most vulnerable residents
Ward 7 Update by Corrine Rahman, Ward 7 City Councillor crahman@london.ca 226-577-3774 Dear Neighbours,
The City has undertaken $300 million in construction work this year. Some of these projects are carryovers from multi-year projects, including BRT. I know this construction season has been difficult, but necessary to address aging infrastructure in our community. This month, Council will be focused on the Mayor’s 2026 annual budget update. Your input on the budget is important. You can learn more about the process and provide your feedback at getinvolved. london.ca/budget. Please reach out should you have any questions or concerns about the budget or any other issue. Yours in Community, Corrine
Fall is here; I love taking in the view from the 12th floor of City Hall! If you are interested in viewing opportunities, please visit london.ca for more information.
There is a lot going on in the City. At Council, we are reviewing the urban growth boundary – to establish where new homes, businesses and other urban developments can occur. We’ve approved the plan to build 60 micro-modular shelters for unhoused people by the end of the year. The City is moving forward with a tiered approach to bring people inside during cold-weather alerts. When temperatures dip below -15°C we will activate a temporary overnight warming centre at Boyle Memorial Community Centre. Additionally, ongoing support for 70 beds run year-round by Ark Aid Mission will continue. While all these temporary options are necessary, stable housing remains our goal. Council is continuing our work to reach our goal of 600 highly supportive housing units and our roadmap to 3000 affordable units.
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