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C-K Kent Council Input and Alignment Session added‏

A Municipality of Chatham-Kent Council strategic session (Input & Alignment Session) has been scheduled for Monday, December 3, 2012 in Room 212, second floor, Civic Centre, 315 King Street West, Chatham. The December 3 agenda already includes a televised CK Community Development Forum from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  As…

The Municipality Appoints a General Manager of Community Development

PRESS RELEASE The Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Chief Administrative Officer Don Shropshire today announced the appointment of Bob Crawford as the General Manager, Community Development / Fire and Emergency Services effective June 25, 2012.  Crawford will continue to serve as the Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, a position he has held…

Chatham-Kent youth feel safe in our communities

Youth feel safe in Chatham-Kent. From the recent CKDP Youth Survey, perception of safety in Chatham-Kent received top marks of any variable studied at 8.2 out of 10, with 10 being ‘excellent.’ “It’s safe to walk streets,” said one current Chatham teen, “it’s good that teens can walk the streets…

Closings and available services for Family Day released

The following municipal offices/facilities will be CLOSED on the Family Day Holiday Monday February 21, 2011:   Closed on the Family Day Holiday All Community Municipal Centres, Information Desks – Blenheim, Chatham including Service Ontario, Dresden including Service Ontario, Ridgetown, Tilbury, Wallaceburg, Bothwell, Merlin, Highgate, Thamesville and Wheatley Building, Enforcement…

“It’s not about Chatham, It’s about Kent” says Youth

In 1999, the County of Kent, and the City of Chatham amalgamated into what is currently known as Chatham-Kent. Although the amalgamation of the then 23 communities into one larger Municipality was met with opposition at the time, it seems that those ill feelings still exist. In the recent CKDP…

What is your favourite thing about Chatham-Kent?

The recent CKDP Youth Survey didn’t only warrant negativity from young professionals and youth in Chatham-Kent. In fact, it highlighted and praised some of CK’s top selling features. “I love how friendly the people are!  As well, the location of Chatham because we are a 30 minute drive from 2…