New Westminster city council gets back to work on Aug. 27 after a six-week summer hiatus.
As in past years, council has avoided scheduling meetings for several weeks in July and August. Its last meeting was on Monday, July 9 and its next meeting takes place on Monday, Aug. 27.
While councillors have had some time away from city hall, Mayor Wayne Wright has worked throughout the summer. During the council meeting break, Wright has been working with staff on the alternate approval process for borrowing funds for the civic centre project and working on plans for work to be undertaken by the city in the fall.
GRANT DEADLINES
The City of New Westminster is reminding community-based organizations of the deadline for 2013 grant application.
The city offers amateur sports, arts and culture, heritage, community, city partnership, environment and childcare grants. The deadline for all of these grants is Sept. 30.
Anyone wanting detailed guidelines and application forms should visit the city's website at www.newwestc ity.ca. or drop by the main reception desk at city hall (511 Royal Ave.)
