Belleville City Council

is a city in , , situated on the eastern end of Lake Ontario, located on the Bay of Quinte at the mouth of the Moira River. Its population as of 2021 was 55,071 (Census Metropolitan Area population 111,184). It is the seat of County, but politically independent of it, and is the centre of the Bay of Quinte region.

In 2022, only 4 in 10 eligible voters in Belleville cast a ballot for the mayor and 8 councillors across 2 wards who made decided your roads, housing, property taxes, parks and more.

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    The council and school board term of office will run from November 15, 2022 to November 14, 2026. The next municipal election will be held on October 26, 2026.

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    Belleville says individuals using Overnight Warming Centre are encouraged to sleep

    The overnight warming centre operated by Hastings County will be located within the grandstands building at the former Quinte Exhibition grounds (240 Bridge St. West) for the winter season. The centre will open on Dec. 1 and operate between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., seven nights a week until March 31, 2025. Security will be on site 24/7. During the day, individuals are encouraged to utilize public facilities to stay warm.
    Please note that this is a warming centre for individuals to come in from the cold. Beds and meals are not provided. Those seeking other social service supports are encouraged to contact Hastings County Community and Human Services at 613-771-9630 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or the after-hours emergency line at 1-877-528-9514 between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. for more information on services provided.
    Please remember to check on those who are living alone during extreme temperatures.
    In an answer to comments on Facebook, the City confirmed that the individuals can sleep at the Overnight Warming Centre:
    No beds are provided, however, those using the warming centre can bring a sleeping bag and are encouraged to sleep. The rumour that there is a rule that you are not allowed to sleep at the warming centre is not true.

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    Automatic Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras move to new CSZs on Jan. 6, 2025

    The Automatic Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras will move to the following Community Safety Zones beginning the week of Jan. 6 to 10:

    • Ashley Street (from Ducette Road to Old Madoc Road)

    • Dundas Street East (from George Street to First Street)

    • Palmer Road (from Bridge Street West to Dundas Street West)

    • Sidney Street (from Moira Street West to Bridge Street West)

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    Belleville updates Grant Committee policy

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    Belleville appoints members to committees, closes the Protective Services Advisory Committee

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    Hastings and Prince Edward has second highest rate of food insecurity in Ontario

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