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Nestled on the eastern shores of spectacular Vancouver Island, the Town of Ladysmith features all the warmth and charm of small town living with a full range of services and amenities.
Ladysmith Parks, Recreation & Culture is bursting with recreational activities and fun-filled events for all ages! The Department is committed to enhancing the health & quality of life of the community through accessible programs, services, facilities and open spaces.
The Town is committed to sustainable vision for our community as we work to mitigate the impacts of climate change. We were the first BC community to introduce curbside pick-up for household organic waste and continue to advance projects that help to protect and conserve our environment.
The Town along with our partners is promoting a business-friendly culture in Ladysmith that supports economic development and job creation.
Discover the Parks, Recreation and Culture department's programs and classes in the latest Activity Guide. We offer a full range of recreation, education and art programs for all ages and abilities. Explore the Guide and register today.
The Town of Ladysmith's Strategic Plan is a progressive vision set by Council for improving the lives of residents in a thriving town, and provides clear direction and focus for Council and staff over the current term.
Ladysmith is a charming small town with a thriving economy, vibrant downtown and picturesque waterfront, whose welcoming neighbourhoods reflect the quality of our citizens.
Ladysmith, March 5, 2018 - The Town of Ladysmith has launched a survey to invite input from the development community about how to improve service. The survey is part of a review of Ladysmith development applications that has been initiated by Council. The review is aimed at examining the processes for development applications, including Official Community Plan amendments, rezonings, development permits, variance permits and subdivisions. It follows the earlier review of building permit processes.
"Ladysmith values its development community and is working with them to ensure the Town is welcoming of growth that maintains the high standards for development in our community," said Ladysmith Mayor Aaron Stone. "When we work in partnership with stakeholders, we can achieve positive results for the Town. We want developers to know Ladysmith is open for business."
The survey can be accessed at www.ladysmith.ca from March 5-23. Results will be shared at a Developers' Forum to be hosted by the Town in April. The Forum offers an opportunity for the development community to review feedback gathered by the Town, and provide input on preliminary ideas for process improvement.
The development applications review is part of an ongoing commitment by the Town to continue providing Ladysmith's growing community with excellent service by identifying ways to enhance current processes to meet the needs of the community and the goals of the development industry. The review is scheduled to be completed by the end of April and will conclude with a report to Council.
The Town of Ladysmith has updated its Official Community Plan (OCP) to help manage growth and change in a way that helps our community meet its goals
The Town of Ladysmith's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is a progressive vision set by Council for improving the lives of residents in a thriving town, and provides clear direction and focus for Council and staff over the current term.
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Council is proud to serve the over 9,000 residents who call the Town of Ladysmith home. Mayor and Council meet regularly as both Council and the Committee of the Whole. As part of their duties as elected officials, members of Council also serve on various boards and committees, including: the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Vancouver Island Regional Library Board, Community Planning Advisory Committee, Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, Youth Advisory Committee, and several more.
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