At the conclusion of the North West Community Council (NWCC) it was clear that the process approved was not in keeping with HRMs rules around Community Councils. The LWFRA reached out to seek clarity on how to move forward with the next community project request....

Councillor Steve Streatch shared that the next meeting of Northwest Community Council will be April 9, '18 at Acadia Hall, 650 Sackville Dr. Included in the agenda will be item 12.2.1, LWF ratepayers grant request. Finance staff will be there, Board members & public...

Please see below the letter submitted to HRM for the process of monitoring LWFRA funding to community groups. As outlined by HRM Department of Financial Policy and Planning, you will find attached to our letter a brief description of each grant request. In our meeting...

The Laker chatted with Councillor Steve Streatch, President and Board Member of the LWFRA, Marni Tuttle and Jay Cameron, about the conversation between HRM staff and the LWFRA. http://thelaker.ca/hrm-lwfra-meet-discuss-grants-program/

The LWFRA is still working through the intended and unintended consequences of the unilateral changes to the area rate distribution rules made by HRM. It's important to note that the rules have only changed for our local area rate. There has been little progress....