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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, M ay 21 ,2 02 0 | 2 COVID-19 Updates & information from the Town of Halton Hills haltonhills.ca/covid19 letstalkhaltonhills.ca/covid-19 Preparing to Reopen and Recover As the province begins permitting the reopening of businesses, the Town has also begun to shift their focus on how to do so safely and responsibly. While it is important to react to provincial announcements as they happen we are also readying programs and facilities in anticipation of the next phases. It is crucial that we reopen Halton Hills responsibly while adhering to public health guidelines so our residents can stay healthy and our businesses can stay open. Ongoing Support for the Community The Town continues to offer support to residents during COVID-19. To learn more about support for seniors, youth and our community's most vulnerable, visit haltonhills.ca/covid19. Council Meetings Council continues to meet virtually. Agendas are available on the Town's website. If you have any questions on the process for Council meetings, please reach out to Clerks staff at clerks@haltonhills.ca. Virtual Town Halls Virtual Town Halls Thursdays at 4 p.m. Live links available from the homepage at haltonhills.ca and social media platforms. Visit haltonhills.ca/committees to see past meetings. COVID-19 Information & Resources Health-related information: halton.ca/covid19. Town-related information: haltonhills.ca/covid19. Stay informed on the most up-to-date COVID-19 information by subscribing to Town e-newsletters and media releases. Visit haltonhills.ca/media. Retail Operations Reopening The Town continues to work with local businesses to understand the guidance and protocols provided by the province as more businesses are allowed to open. By-law enforcement continues to work with Halton Regional Police to help inform, educate and enforce emergency orders and therefore a common understanding and continued cooperation is critical. Expect more communications from the Town the provincial government releases information. Service Delivery and Program Cancellations Although Town facilities remain closed, physical spaces are being modified in anticipation of reopening. Service desks are being fitted with plexiglass and physical distancing reminders are being installed along with other safety measures. New processes and procedures for interacting and program/service delivery are also being developed to ensure public health guidelines are being met. We are preparing now so we can be ready. Premier Gateway Despite economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19, development and investment interest in the Premier Gateway (Halton Hills' main employment area along the Steeles Avenue corridor), continues to move forward. This is due in part to the Town's 'open for business' approach which includes early, decisive and coordinated actions to assist companies and attract non-residential assessment and local jobs. We have implemented a number of new actions in addition to continuing to process new and existing development applications and advancing the business concierge initiative - a process to fast-track approvals for major investments. Staff is conducting virtual building permit inspections, conducted a COVID-19 business survey and established an Economic Support and Recovery Task Force. Visit InvestHaltonHills.ca for the latest news and resources.