Peel Regional Police Address Surge in Illegal Street Racing, Brampton Tightens Bylaws
Peel Regional Police (PRP) shared their ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and curb illegal street racing during a recent city council meeting, revealing over 20,000 Highway Traffic Act offense charges issued this year. The discussion highlighted the persistent issue of car rallies and the need for stricter bylaws. The council approved a motion to review and tighten Brampton’s bylaws, emphasizing the balance between public safety and constitutional rights.
Strengthening Community Safety: Brampton’s Bylaw Enforcement Initiative
Brampton’s bylaw enforcement initiative aims to tackle various community issues, including illegal parking and unsafe housing practices. With plans for a significant expansion, the city is set to add new enforcement positions, signaling a commitment to increase enforcement capabilities. This proactive approach underscores Brampton’s dedication to creating safer, more livable communities for residents.
Landlord group’s push to kill Windsor’s rental licence program dismissed
Brampton Neighbourhood Association Guide available plus new neighbourhood grant opportunity
Brampton City Council approved a new Neighbourhood Association Guide during the June 21, 2023 Committee of Council meeting, including a new grant stream of up to $1,500 for eligible groups and projects. The guide provides valuable information to residents on how to establish their own neighbourhood associations, foster a sense of community and encourage collaborative efforts to improve Brampton’s diverse neighbourhoods.
STATEMENT: Strengthening Brampton’s Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program
The Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program is currently being revised based on resident feedback. Please read this joint statement from Council Representatives.
2023 Year in Review
2023 was our team’s first full year of the term of council. We set the stage for the next 3 years of hard work and city building.
Budget Chat 2024: Feedback on Building the Brampton Advantage
Over 70 residents participated in the Wards 1 & 5 Budget Chat at Fan’d’flame on November 27th. This ongoing engagement with residents provides important feedback during the 2024 budget process.
Downtown Brampton Neighbourhood Tackles Community Safety Challenges
Over 40 residents participated in the Central Public School Community Safety Workshop along with representatives from Peel Police, Region of Peel Human Services, By-law Enforcement, City Security, the City’s Community Safety team, Welcoming Streets Outreach, Regeneration Outreach, Mayor Brown, Councillor Santos and Councillor Vicente and their support teams.
Effective traffic calming measures to tackle speeders and make roads safer
Brampton is taking a comprehensive approach to traffic calming to address speeding and unsafe driving in local neighbourhoods. City Council recently increased the budget for traffic calming with a focus to implement a combination of tools including traffic cameras, road diets, speed bumps, flexi-signs, and speed reductions.
Santos takes on loud vehicles and noisy lawn maintenance equipment
In a new motion championed by Councillor Santos at Committee of Council on April 12th, excessive noise affecting public health, safety, and welfare is being tackled.
