Ward 13 Newsletter items:

  1. A note from the Councillor 
  2. Ward 13: One Year in Office Resident Letter
  3. Public Engagement Sessions for 2024-2027 MYB
  4. Community Fundraising Team for Health & Homelessness Fund for Change, Aims to Grow $25M Donation to $35M
  5. Green Bin Implementation
  6. City unveils 2023 Neighbourhood Decision Making
  7. Navigating London’s Busiest Construction
  8. Construction Notices, Road Closures, Rapid Transit Implementation Updates
  9. Construction Notice – Mud Creek Phase 2A – Oxford Street Culvert Installation Project
  10. Planning Applications
  11. Infrastructure Projects 2023 – Ward 13
  12. Cavendish Cres East and Riverside Park and Mitchell A. Baran Park 2024 Infrastructure Renewal Program
  13. Cavendish Phase 3 Work: Details to Follow
  14. Project Notice: 2024/2025 Infrastructure Renewal Program:York Street from Clarence Street to Colborne Street
  15. The City of London’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
  16. Upcoming events in November
  17. Government Representative Contact Info
A note from the Councillor
Hello residents of Ward 13
As we draw nearer to the holiday season this November and reflect on the things and warmth we enjoy, it’s crucial to remember that not everyone in our community can share in the same sense of abundance. This month presents a good opportunity to give back and offer support to those who might be struggling. I invite each of you to consider ways in which you can lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need. Whether it’s volunteering your time, donating to a local charity, or simply sharing a meal with someone who could use the company, every act of kindness counts. Let’s use this time to reflect on our privileges and pay it forward to others. 
Regards,
David Ferreira
Councillor Ward 13, London Ontario
Ward 13: One Year in Office Resident Letter
Public Engagement Sessions for 2024-2027 MYB
Planned public engagement events taking place around the City.With the exception of the Budget Open House at City Hall on January 10th, the other events at community centers are open house format. Public Engagement Sessions for 2024-2027 MYB 
  1. Virtual Budget Open House – Zoom
    Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 10am
 
  1. Budget Open House, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave, Committee Rooms 1 & 2
    Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm
 
  1. South London Community Centre, 1119 Jalna Blvd
    Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 10am to 12pm
 
  1. East Lion’s Community Centre, 1731 Churchill Ave
    Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 10am to 12pm
 
  1. Canada Games Aquatic Centre, 1045 Wonderland Road North
    Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
 
  1. Kiwanis Senior’s Centre, 78 Riverside Drive
    Friday, January 19, 2024 from 11am to 1pm
 
  1. Stoneycreek Community Centre, 920 Sunningdale Rd E
    Monday, January 22, 2024 from 4pm to 6pm
 
  1. StarTech.com Community Centre, 501 Southdale Rd W
    Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 10am-12pm
Community Fundraising Team for Health & Homelessness Fund for Change, Aims to Grow $25M Donation to $35M
The London’s Health & Homelessness Fund for Change has introduced a community matching initiative to expand a significant $25 million donation from an anonymous family to a potential $35 million. This initiative is a call for Londoners to collectively address the city’s homelessness issue, with the Fund for Change aiming to support the health and homelessness system response, especially the initial hubs that provide supportive housing for the city’s unhoused population.
Green Bin Implementation

Green Bin Implementation and Collection Program ChangesThe Green Bin program begins in January 2024, and Green Bins have already begun to be distributed to residents. The collection frequency for Green Bin and Blue Box will be weekly (same day), and garbage will be bi-weekly (same day). The only exception will be the collection day changes after a Statutory Holiday.

City unveils 2023 Neighbourhood Decision Making
From Monday, November 13 to Saturday, November 18, Londoners of all ages can vote for up to three ideas in Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast or Southwest London. Voting will take place online, in-person and over the phone.
Navigating London’s Busiest Construction
Construction Notices, Road Closures, Rapid Transit Implementation Updates
Construction Notice – Mud Creek Phase 2A – Oxford Street Culvert Installation Project 
The City has already started the third Phase (Phase 2A) of a construction project in your area to reduce flooding in the Oxford Street and Proudfoot Lane areas and provide environmental enhancements throughout the Mud Creek corridor.Work Details: 
  • Open cut to excavate for the new culvert. 
  • Installation of twin culverts under Oxford St. W. 
  • Installation of headwall structures and railings 
  • Realignment of existing watermain 
  • Restoration of boulevards Minor grading and restoration of banks near the headwalls 
  • Tree planting 
Planning Applications
Infrastructure Projects 2023 – Ward 13
In 2024, the City plans to reconstruct Cavendish Crescent East the Greenway low level trunk sanitary sewer through Riverside and Mitchell A. Baran Parks to replace aging infrastructure.This project includes the following improvements:
  • replacement of watermain and water services to property line
  • replacement of sanitary sewer, along with partial private drain connection renewals where applicable
  • extension of storm sewer, along with partial private drain connection renewals where applicable
  • sidewalk replacement
  • utility upgrades
  • concrete curb and gutter replacement
  • road reconstruction with new asphalt road surface
Cavendish Phase 3 Work: Details to Follow
The City of London is planning to reconstruct York Street in your area to replace aging infrastructure that has exceeded its expected lifecycle. This letter provides you with information about the project and a survey to provide us with feedback about your street.Project Location: Project limits on York Street, from Clarence Street to Colborne Street.Next steps related to this project are listed below.
  • Pre-construction investigation: Summer/Fall 2022
  • Pre-construction survey: Summer/Fall 2022
  • Pre-construction notice and project update meeting: October 2023
  • City finalizes design: December 2023
  • Construction contract approval: January/February 2024
  • Construction notice: March 2024
  • Construction starts: April 2024
  • Construction ends: October 2025 with some minor cleanup work in Summer 2026
The City of London’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
Upcoming Events in November
Government Representative Contact Info
All levels of government are here to assist, please reach out to us at:

To connect with me as your City Councillor:

Councillor – Ward 13, City of London
MPP – London-North Centre:
MPP – London-Fanshawe:
MP – London North Centre:
MP – London-Fanshawe:
Thames Valley District School Board Trustees – Ward 13:
London District Catholic School Board Trustee – Ward 13:
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Middlesex-London Health Unit https://www.healthunit.com/
City of London www.london.ca
Public Health Ontario https://www.publichealthontario.ca
Government of Ontario https://www.ontario.ca
Government of Canada https://www.canada.ca