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halton.ca (| 311 adHalton REGION Halton Highlights Oe fie in mite) August 2023 2023-2026 Strategic Business Plan Halton Regional Council has approved the 2023-2026 Strategic Business Plan that will guide Council's four-year term of office. The four strategic themes outlined in the 2023-2026 Strategic Business Plan include: The Plan’s themes, goals and actions reflect what matters most to our residents, businesses and community partners. The Plan will support the delivery of Regional programs, services and infrastructure to residents as our community continues to grow. Community Well Being To support the development of the Plan, residents, businesses and community partners as well as Indigenous People, Communities and First Nations were engaged in a public consultation process. Public engagement activities included an online survey, virtual public meetings and a community partner meetings. Input received helped to inform the Plan and ensure it reflects what matters most to the community. Infrastruc' and Growth Climate Change and the I'd like to thank everyone who participated in the consultation Eanienuaaae process for your valuable input. By working together, we help keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire. Excellence in Government To read the 2023-2026 Strategic Business Plan and to learn more about how it will enhance the services and infrastructure you rely on every day, visit halton.ca/strategicplan. Don’t wait for a rainy day - protect your home from flooding! Halton continues to experience extreme and unpredictable rainfall. One of the best things we can all do is take preventative action to protect our homes and community from the risk of flooding. financial support and access to licensed professionals so you can protect your home: + Downspout Disconnection + Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation + Backwater Valve Installation « Sewer Lateral (pipe) Lining and repair Ensuring your yard slopes away from your home and keeping your gutters and downspouts drained and clear of debris can help further reduce the risk of flooding. To learn about infrastructure investments that help mitigate the impact of severe weather and the things you can do to protect your home, visit halton.ca. Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Working to keep tax increases low while investing in critical programs and services Halton’s 2024 Budget Directions Report has been approved by Regional Council. The Budget Directions Report helps us maintain our track record of keeping property tax increases low while delivering high-quality programs and services that support our community. The Report identifies priority investments in critical services despite significant pressures. In order to maintain service levels, the 2024 Budget will address key pressures including the impacts of high inflationary cost increases, development funding changes as a result of Bill 23, and shortfalls in Provincial funding commitments, particularly for Public Health and Long-Term Care. : The 2024 Budget and Business Plan is scheduled to be : reviewed by Regional Council on December 6, 2023 and : consideration of approval is scheduled for December 13, : 2023. To learn more about Regional financial planning and Visit halton.ca for the full schedule. We continue to offer our Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program that provides : Halton’s key Priorities for the 2024 Budget and Business : Plan, please visit halton.ca. Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. 080323 woo'uo}!eyepisut €70Z‘€ IsNGny ‘Aepsiny, | seaeeg exo | SL.