Mississippi Mills advances accessibility, planning and policy updates at last meeting of 2025
Mississippi Mills Council closed out the year by approving a new five-year Accessibility Plan and adopting an amendment that could shape how future development is reviewed.
At the last Council meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Council approved the 2026–2030 Accessibility Plan, which was recommended by the Mississippi Mills Accessibility Advisory Committee. This plan explains what the Municipality has already done and plans to take to follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). It also shows how the Municipality is working to meet the needs of our community in areas like customer service, information and communication, jobs, transportation and public spaces. The plan will be available on the municipal website. View the plan.
Council adopted Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 35. This amendment makes it possible for Mississippi Mills to consider using a community planning permit system in the future. This permit system is another way for municipalities to review and approve new development, merging zoning and site plan requirements into one process. Though not in place yet, if adopted later, it would replace the current zoning by-law. OPA 35 is the final of seven projects connected to funding the Municipality received through the Housing Accelerator Fund.
Committee of the Whole also heard the following items, which will be brought forward for approval at a future Council meeting:
• An update to the traffic calming and speed management policy on municipal roadways.
• Presentation of the Human Resources Strategic Plan.
• Quarterly reports for Roads and Public Works and the Project Management Office.
Upcoming Meetings:
• Hybrid Council Meeting – Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Committee of the Whole meeting to follow Council.
• Hybrid Council Meeting – Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6 p.m. Committee of the Whole meeting to follow Council.
Taken from a media release from the Municipality of Mississippi Mills