Third Annual Brampton Summer Artist Market
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A record 33 vendors and local arts organizations participated in Brampton’s Annual Summer Artist Market, including the first ever Youth Arts Market, showcasing the work of 11 young people. From handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, and book arts to original prints and paintings, the artist market offered a wonderful opportunity to support local artists and arts organizations.
Calvert and Duggan Parks Community Update – Apr 12 2024
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We continue to see tents be set up in the Calvert Park and Duggan Park areas along the Etobicoke Creek area. Councillor Santos is urging for expedited action by both city and regional staff. Get the latest updates on what is being done and planned to improve community safety while also prioritizing supports for those in need.
Calvert and Duggan Parks Community Update – Mar 28 2024
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An ongoing safety issue regarding homeless encampments is the known flood risk along the Etobicoke Creek. At the request on Councillor Santos, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) provided a flood hazard information update. The TRCA is responsible for creating and maintaining Flood Plain Mapping, and for providing Flood Forecasting and Warning services.
Community Safety Update: February 2024
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Thank you to the many residents and businesses in downtown Brampton and across Wards 1 & 5, for providing feedback regarding community safety issues. In the fall of 2023, we hosted a Community Safety Townhall meeting with residents, in collaboration with the Region of Peel and Peel Police. Several items have been actioned including recent announcements and advocacy related to auto-theft, increased support for Place-based Peel Outreach, Neighbourhood Associations , Peel Police CIRT and more. The work to tackle mental health and addictions, homelessness, and crime, particularly in the downtown core is ongoing.
2023 Year in Review
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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.
Downtown Brampton Neighbourhood Tackles Community Safety Challenges
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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.
Welcoming Streets Program Extended in Brampton
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Thursday, March 23, 2023 The Welcoming Streets pilot program in downtown Brampton has been extended until the end of 2023. As Canada’s fastest growing city, Brampton has seen a rise […]
Revamping Brampton City Hall Parking: Essential Repairs Set to Begin
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Starting in March, Brampton City Hall’s parking garage will undergo essential repairs that will last for six months. The garage has been in use for over 30 years and needs […]
Update on Downtown Brampton’s Action Plan
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The City of Brampton is hosting an Integrated Downtown Plan Open House to develop a vision illustrating the long-term future for its downtown. Register to attend and share your vision for a dynamic Downtown Brampton.