How Should E-Bikes And E-Scooters Be Used In Richmond Hill?

We want your input on City’s draft recommendations for a new Micromobility Strategy

Richmond Hill – The City has drafted new policies on how devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters should be used in the city and wants your feedback on the proposed recommendations.

The City’s new Micromobility Strategy will guide decisions on regulating the use of devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters on roads, trails and parks, as well as cycling on sidewalks. The draft recommendations have been developed in...

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Richmond Hill Focuses On Building Our Community

Strategic Plan Annual Report highlights 2024 achievements

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill has released its 2024 Strategic Plan Annual Report, highlighting achievements in addressing the housing crisis, reconciliation efforts, sustainability, and the city’s  commitment to customer service and more.

In February 2024, the City created a Strategic Plan with the community to outline the goals for the city to deliver services to residents and build create a vibrant and inclusive city of neighbours. The...

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Community Invited to Give Richmond Hill a Spring Cleaning

Registration now open for Clean Up, Green Up Weeks April 21 to May 5

RICHMOND HILL – The City is inviting everyone to help protect our natural environment by volunteering to clean up around their neighbourhoods during Clean Up, Green Up Weeks!

Residents, businesses, community groups and schools are encouraged to come together between April 21 and May 5 to help pick up litter that has accumulated over the winter in parks, trails, on boulevards and other public spaces.

The City will provide...

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Richmond Hill Mayor David West Joins OBCM Executive

Ontario Big City Mayors' elects Mayor West Treasurer 

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Mayor David West was elected Treasurer by the Ontario Big City Mayors’ Caucus (OBCM) at its meeting on Friday, February 7, 2025. Mayor West joins the OBCM Executive Committee immediately for a term ending in December 2026.

Mayors on the OBCM Caucus represent cities with populations of 100,000 or more, which includes nearly 70% of people living in Ontario. OBCM provides a voice for big city mayors and works closely...

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Richmond Hill and York University Forge New Partnership

New MOU agreement supports City’s business development, environmental sustainability, continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

RICHMOND HILL – Earlier today, Richmond Hill Mayor David West and York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to set a path forward on shared goals to benefit both Richmond Hill residents and businesses. 

The MOU will provide a number of new opportunities for the City of Richmond Hill and York...

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