This strategy and action plan will focus on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) eight age-friendly community domains: outdoor spaces and public buildings, transportation, housing, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, community and information, community support and health services, and social participation.
Programs & Initiatives
Current Programs & Initiatives
Grey County is working to support frontline workers in essential services and health care as Ontario returns to remote learning due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Grey County is reviewing the Forest Management By-Law and will be considering updates. This by-law regulates tree harvesting and removal and promotes woodland preservation.
Grey County, in collaboration with Simcoe County and the Town of the Blue Mountains, are preparing to make upgrades to the Grey Road 19/21 corridor between the Town of Collingwood and Blue Mountain Village.
Grey County is developing a Climate Change Action Plan to understand the impacts of climate change and reduce our green house gas emissions.
The majority of municipalities of Bruce and Grey have come together with community partners to undertake Community Safety and Well-Being Planning.
Affordable housing comes in many shapes and sizes and can be defined many ways. At Grey County, we use the 30 percent definition.
Grey County retained WSP Canada Group Limited (WSP) to support the development of the Cycling and Trails Master Plan. The plan incorporates previous work completed by the County and its partners including on-going projects such as the Recreational Trails Strategy.
Past Programs & Initiatives
The region's largest job fair is expanding and moving online to safely connect employers and job seekers. We have welcomed new partners and sponsors to make this year’s event possible using the Brazen platform, an online event platform
The holiday season is approaching. This year think local first when shopping and celebrating. You may be surprised by what’s available right in your own backyard.