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Our Vision, Mission and Values

In the spring of 2023, South Huron Council embarked on a process to assess ongoing commitments, identify new projects and determine priorities that would best support the achievement of Council goals. The result of this process identified Council's Mission, Vision, Values and Pillars and Priorities. 

Learn more about the Council Priority Setting Process

Service excellence with a focus on fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and innovation.

Enabling opportunities and progress by championing stewardship, partnerships, and inclusivity.

  • Respect - We value people, diversity and inclusiveness while empowering the growth and development of our team
  • Integrity - Our decisions are acted on with honesty and accountability, open dialogue and active listening
  • Collaboration - We seek out partnerships that are equitable and impactful
  • Environment - We utilize a climate lens to enact sustainable practices

  • Customer Service - Provide an exceptional service experience for residents and businesses
  • Infrastructure -  Ensure the effective development, planning, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure to support community prosperity through investment and renewal strategies.
  • Strategic Growth -  Enable community wellbeing through planned, balanced, and responsible growth. Ensuring effective use of resources to address the needs of residents and businesses
  • Leadership - Facilitate impactful initiatives through empowerment and operational excellence. Modernization of administrative and governance processes will be made through strategic decision making, ongoing assessment, and development

Strategic Priorities 2023-2026 – Progress Tracker

Priority #1 Planning For and Managing Sustainable Growth

Objective: 1.1 Financial Sustainability: Ability to manage finances so the municipality can meet its spending commitments, both now and in the future 

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
User Fee and Revenue Generation Study to introduce user fees where appropriate Operational 100%  
Water & Wastewater rate Study Operational 10% Q2 2025
DC Charges Background and Study Operational 50% Q2 2025

Objective: 1.2 Infrastructure Planning: Ensure sufficient infrastructure is in place to service growth

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Wastewater modelling program  Operational 0% 2025
Water and Wastewater Master Plan Operational 100%  
Cemetery Landscape Plan Operational 100%  
Private Cemetery Strategy Operational 100%  

Objective: 1.3 Growth Management: Strengthen and update policy frameworks to support intentional, sustainable growth and a variety of housing and employment options to drive economic growth and responsible development

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Update and Review the Official Plan Operational 90% Q1-Q2 2025
Review and Update Zoning By-Law Operational 0% Q2-Q3 2025
Parking Review Operational 100%  

Objective: 1.4 Economic Development: Building a strong and vibrant community by attracting, supporting and retaining businesses and residents

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Community Improvement Plan Operational 20% Q2-Q3 2025
Welcome Package/Product for Newcomers Operational 15% Q1 2025
Neighbourhood Guide (by-laws, garbage, property standards) Operational 5% Q3 2025
Job Fair event Operational 100%  

Priority #2 Master Fire Services Plan

Objective: 2.1 Community Risk Assessment (CRA): Mandated plan that assists the municipality and ifs Fire Service to make sound decisions on the level of fire protection it will provide it’s residents 

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Annual Review of CRA Operational 100%  
Annual Emergency Planning Operational 100%  

Objective: 2.2 Fire Master Plan: strategic blueprint for the provision of local fire protection and rescue services

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Recommendation Dashwood Station Replacement Operational 20% 2025
Recommendation Huron Park Fire Station Operational 25% 2025

Objective: 2.3 Fire Administration: Maintain efficient and effective operations

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Review and Update E & R Fire Services By-law Operational 100%  
Finalize Agreement with Lambton Shores Operational 100%  
PPE Replacement Capital 100%  
Input equipment into Asset Management Plan Operational 100%  
Replacement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Capital 5% 2025-2026
PPE Gear Dryer Capital 100%  
Portable Radio Replacement Capital 100%  
Review of Volunteer Firefighter compensation and employment status Operational 75% Q1 2025
Dashwood Tanker Replacement Capital 100%  
Fire Command Unit Replacement Capital 100%  
Community Emergency Preparedness Grant Capital 100%  

Objective: 2.4 Communication and Engagement: Continue to provide communications and engagement

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Public outreach to promote fire education and Community Emergency Planning Operational 100% Q1-Q4 2024

Priority #3 Recreation/Community Amenities

Objective: 3.1 Facilities and Parks

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Port Blake Revitalization Project* Capital 15% 2024-2025
Centralia Park Amenities Project* Capital 90%  
KW Pool Upgrades* Capital 90% Q2 2025
Dashwood Community Centre Playground Equipment* Capital 20% 2025
SHRC Upgrades* Capital 95% Q2-Q3 2025
Stephen Arena Evaporative Condenser* Capital 100%  
Stephen Arena Chiller Replacement Capital 100%  
SHRC Roof Replacement* Capital 20% Q2-Q3 2025
SHRC Kitchen Exhaust Improvements Capital 15% Q1-Q2 2025
2017 Lawnmower Replacement Capital 100%  
SHRC Arena Dehumidifier Capital 100%  
SHRC Exterior Steel Painting and Replacement Capital 100%  

Objective: 3.2 Planning, Policies, Programs and Services

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Sponsorship/Naming Rights Program Operational    
Inventory of Community Spaces Operational 75% Q1 2025
Enhance Online Access Operational 25% 2025

Priority #4 Infrastructure Investment/Asset Management Plan

Objective: 4.1 Manage Active Transportation Needs

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Active Transportation Plan* Operational 40% Q3 2025

Objective: 4.2 Maintain Asset State of Good Repair: Condition in which physical assets are performing at a full level of performance

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Town Hall HVAC Units* Capital 100%  
Pick Up Truck Replacements Capital 100%  
One Ton Truck Capital 100%  
Ice Breaker Capital 100%  
Roadside Mower Capital 100%  
Mini Excavator and Trailer (Backhoe #18) Capital 100%  
Trailer and Trench box Capital 100%  
Dashwood Main Street Sidewalk Capital 50% 2025
Main Street Dashwood Watermains Replacement Capital 50% 2025
Dashwood Main Street Streetlight Upgrades Capital 50% 2025
Huron Park Streetlighting Capital 0% TBD
Traffic Signal (Main and Huron) Capital 100%  
Victoria Street Hydro Pole Relocation Capital 90% Q1 2025
Line 17 Structure Replacement Capital 100%  
Huron Street Structure Replacement Capital 100%  
B-Line Structure Repair Capital 100%  
McTaggart Line Paving Capital 100%  
Corbett Line Paving Capital 100%  
William Street Reconstruction Capital 100%  
Main Street North Reconstruction* Capital 90% 2025
McConnell, Baldwin, Gidley, Hardy and Alexander Streets Engineering Capital 100%  
Huron Park Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades Engineering Capital 10% Q2 2025
Huron Park Sewage Pumping Station Equalization Tank Engineering Capital 100%  
Sewage Lagoon Sand Filters Rehabilitation Engineering Capital 100%  
Meter Reading Upgrades Capital 100%  
Exeter Water Tower Capital 100%  
Blackbush Line Watermain Replacement Capital 100%  
Thames Road West Watermain Capital 0% 2025
Thames Road West Sewer Replacement Capital 0% 2025
Exeter Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Capital 100%  

Objective: 4.3 Implement Asset Management Plan: Update of the AMP in accordance with O. Reg. 588/17

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Building Condition Assessment Operational 100%  
2024 Asset Management Plan Operational 100%  
2025 Asset Management Plan Operational 25% Q2 2025

Objective: 4.4 Municipal Digital Infrastructure

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Cyber Security Initiatives Operational 100% Q1-Q4 2024
SCADA Upgrades Capital 100%  
Records Information Management Operational 100%  
Website Refresh Operational 100%  

Priority #5 Community Safety and Well-Being

Objective: 5.1 Community Partnerships and Services: Support community connections

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Immigration/Newcomer events Operational 100%  
Welcome Wagon/Guide Operational 25% Q1 2025
Volunteer Recognition Event Operational 50% 2025
Healthcare Portfolio/Physician Recruitment and Retention Operational 100% Q1-Q4 2024

Objective: 5.2  Community Safety and Well-being Plan: Legislated Plan focusing on social development, prevention and risk prevention

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Annual Review And Update Operational 100%  
Annual  Education and Communication Operational 100%  

Objective: 5.3 Accessibility, Equity and Diversity

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Imbed into Municipal Programs and Services Operational 100%  

Objective: 5.4 Administer and Enforce municipal By-laws

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Enforcement Framework Operational 100%  

Objective: 5.5 Engagement: Enhance Transparency and Accountability

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Review of Engagement Strategy Operational 100%  
Host Community and Stakeholder Sessions Operational 100%  

Objective: 5.6 Advocacy: Continue to advocate to the Province and other stakeholders on matters which affect the community

Actions Budget Type Completion Target Date
Intergovernmental meetings to advance strategic goals Operational 100%  

Contact Us

The Municipality of South Huron
322 Main Street South, P.O. Box 759
Exeter, ON N0M 1S6
Phone: 519-235-0310

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