Council approves second reading of bylaw enforcement for proposed Collingwood project
During its September regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, Cumberland municipal council approved second reading of a land-use bylaw amendment in support of the development of a proposed golf resort in Collingwood Corner.
The land-use bylaw amendment rezones nine properties from Rural Resource to Commercial Recreation while amending the bylaw to add and define a section Park.
The properties, consisting of approximately 3844.2 acres, run along the Wyvern and Wentworth Collingwood Roads, with many of the properties fronting the River Philip.
Cumberland municipal council approves pole banners policy
Cumberland municipal council has approved a policy for the hanging of banners on utility poles within the municipality.
The municipality currently installs graduate banners in Springhill and Parrsboro, as well as veterans’ banners in Springhill.
There has been an increase in requests from other groups and organizations seeking to have banners installed on municipal poles. These requests have highlighted the need for a formal policy to establish clear, consistent guidelines for pole banner installations in our communities.
The policy supports community engagement and promotion while ensuring safety, fairness and consistency in the use of municipal infrastructure. It outlines application procedures, submission deadlines, installation periods, banner limits and responsibilities for both the municipality and the applicants.
Cumberland municipal council issues several demolition orders
Cumberland municipal council voted to issue several demolition orders during its September meeting.
Orders are being issued for the following properties:
2628 Highway 242, River Hebert
1703 Highway 242, River Hebert
103 Water St., Pugwash
2441 North Wallace Rd., North Wallace