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Halton requesting open house on land use changes by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff 15 | Thursday, May 26, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com A Halton Region councillor says he's disappointed in the Ontario government after learning not one of 11 open houses it's hosting to discuss proposed changes to the four provincial land use plans will be in Halton. Changes for four plans Changes to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and Niagara Escarpment Plan were released earlier this month, along with a schedule of public open houses to be held between May 31-July 5. `Halton forgotten': Best "Meetings are scheduled for almost every other region, including two for Peel, but Halton seemed to be forgotten," said Milton Meetings are scheduled for almost every other region, including two for Peel, but Halton seemed to be forgotten. Councillor Colin Best Halton Largest growth area "Halton is going to be the largest growth area, 99 per cent of growth in over 30 years," he said, referencing a snapshot he provided council of 2011 Census data compared to the Places to Grow's proposed distribution of population and employment for the Greater Golden Horseshoe to the year 2041. Best said during a public meeting last spring in Milton, more than 300 residents showed up to voice concerns about the four land use plans. "When you look at Halton, we not only have the Greenbelt, we also have the Niagara Escarpment Commission and the Places to Grow areas, so a lot of Halton is going to be affected no matter what areas you pick," said Best. Unanimous support His call received unanimous council support. A copy of the request will now go to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ted McMeekin and Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Bill Mauro, as well as each council of Halton's four area municipalities (Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills). Regional staff are expected to report in June on the proposed changes to the four provincial land use plans. Halton Councillor Colin Best Wards 2 and 3 Councillor Colin Best at Halton Regional council May 15. Motioning for the Region of Halton to request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing add an additional open house to be held in Halton, Best said Halton residents should be able to provide input because proposed changes to the four plans could have significant impacts on the region. As a Maid Right owner you have my quality guarantee with every clean. FREE Save $25 off your Schedule 3 cleans, 1st regular service clean $ and 50 off your 4th get the 4th free* SM SPECIAL $ * 75 Off CLEAN *Receive the 4th of four cleans at no charge up to $125 Not valid on prior services. *Not valid value. on prior services. Not redeemable for redeemable cash. Applies to cash. new customers only. Not for Applies to new customers only. SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL OFFER: 289.809.9823 (XXX) XXX-XXXX localurladdressgoeshere.com Oakville.MaidRight.com Same Reliable Owners Clean Every Visit Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Colour-Coded Cloths Reduce Cross Contamination EnviroShield® Whole Home Disinfecting Strongest Guarantee In the Industry ©2015 Maid Right Franchising LLC. Maid Right and JAN-PRO International are subsidiaries of Premium Franchise Brands LLC.