Calvert and Duggan Parks Community Update – Apr 12 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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 in homelessness and mental health and addictions issues, leading many to seek support in the downtown core where essential services are available. However, this concentration […]
Revamping Brampton City Hall Parking: Essential Repairs Set to Begin
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 maintenance to ensure it stays in good condition. The repairs will be done in phases to minimize any disruptions to residents, businesses, and City staff. […]
Update on Downtown Brampton’s Action Plan
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.
