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29 |Thursday July 6, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER |www.insidehalton.com H a lt o n halton.ca (| 311 REGION Halton Highlights Ju ly 2017 Seeking input on Halton's Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Halton Region and Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) have partnered to develop a Community Safety & Well-Being Plan (CSWB) to ensure Halton remains a safe and healthy community today, tomorrow and for future generations. The goal of the plan is to strengthen how the Region, HRPS and community partners work together to support vulnerable populations and build safe and healthy communities. Community safety and well-being planning is about proactively responding to issues in our communities in areas like mental health, neighbourhood safety, addictions, inadequate housing and social isolation so those in need of help receive the right response, at the right time and by the right service provider (before there is a crisis). Halton Region and HRPS are collecting feedback on the CSWB Plan this summer using an online survey. Residents in Milton can also attend a public consultation on July 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Milton Sports Centre located at 605 Santa Maria Boulevard (consultations have already taken place in other municipalities). I encourage residents, businesses and community partners to provide input on the plan. To review the draft plan, register for the consultation in Milton or complete an online survey, please visit halton.ca/safetyandwell-being. Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Simply fresh. Simply fun. Simply local. Halton is home to a thriving agricultural sector that we are proud to support. We also continue to preserve this vibrant industry by working with community partners to ensure local farming practices are sustainable and protect rural areas for generations to come. I encourage everyone to enjoy Halton's agricultural sector by buying, shopping and eating local. Pick up fresh produce from local fruit and vegetable growers, visit a ranch or stable, learn about livestock operations, stop by a farm with activities for the whole family or shop at one of Halton's many nurseries or garden centres. Visit halton.ca/simplylocal to find a map of farms, markets and activities across the region. Have a safe and happy summer Summer is a great time to get outdoors and explore our beautiful region. Here are some tips and information to help you make smart choices while enjoying everything Halton has to offer! S ig n up for heat and air q u ality alerts Enjoy the beautiful weather in Halton this summer, but remember to check the temperature, humidity and air quality before planning your next outing. Stay safe by getting heat warnings and air quality alerts delivered to your inbox-- sign up for free alerts at halton.ca/airquality and halton.ca/heat. C h e ck beach w ater q u ality You can stay cool on the region's beaches, but check our weekly beach monitoring updates online before planning your trip.The Halton Region Health Department monitors water quality at selected recreational beaches to determine if the water is safe for swimming and other recreational activities.To learn more, visit halton.ca/beach. B e prepared for severe w eather Tornadoes and lightning storms are more frequent during the summer months, so be prepared for severe weather by following these three simple steps: know the risks, make a plan and get a kit. To learn more about emergency preparedness, visit halton.ca/beprepared. M eetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. Ju ly 4 Ju ly5 July 5 July 12 9:30a.m. 9:30a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Committee Planning & Public Works Committee Administration & Finance Committee Regional Council & Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers.