Councillor Steve Lehman Ward 8

In the past year we have seen a dramatic increase in European Gypsy Moth (EGM) infestation in southwestern Ontario, including London within the Byron and Oakridge areas. The City’s Urban Forestry Department has developed an EGM 2021 Management Plan to mitigate possible long-term permanent damage caused to high value trees like oak trees. The report will be going to the Planning & Environment Committee this Monday, February 8 at 4 p.m. You can attend virtually by clicking on t...Continue reading

Had to meet with Councillor Steve Lehman today to discuss a couple of ideas we had, but instead of a zoom call we decided to make it an opportunity to get out a...nd get some fresh (if chilly) air, taking a social distanced hike along the Thames (complete with a couple pauses to have to take a couple calls). See more

The snow has arrived! The overnight parking ban is in place, so please move vehicles to make sure snowplows can get through to clean our streets. Registration t...o park overnight is now closed. The snow ban applies for overnight parking between 3 to 5 a.m. and also if vehicles are parked on the street for longer than 12 hours. More details: london.ca/parking

As we continue to develop a Green Bin program for London, share your feedback with us on kitchen containers, bin liners, and what size Green Bin you would use. https://getinvolved.london.ca/greenbin #LdnOnt

Have your say! #MLHU is inviting you to share your thoughts and ideas on the Middlesex-London COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Read the plan and take the survey by February 3, 2021: https://www.healthunit.com/covid-19-vaccination-plan #LdnOnt #Middlesex

It's October! That means a whole new list of FREE phone-in programming for this month's Seniors' Centre Without Walls speaker series. Check it out, and call in each Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Call 226-781-4229 and use the passcode 371258# to join the call.

The new recycling & garbage collection calendar is being mailed to residents this month. Many neighbourhoods have already received them, but if yours hasn’t yet..., it should be arriving soon. Thank you for your patience. You can also access your calendar online at london.ca/collectioncalendar or by downloading the Recycle Coach app. If you have not received a calendar by October 15, please request one online at https://apps.london.ca/ZoneFinder/ or by contacting [email protected]

I met with the Chief of Police last week and one of the issues we discussed were my concerns of modified car and bike engines that are excessively noisy as they continue race through our streets. These concerns are shared by myself and many others across the city. I made it clear that I have heard from many constituents about this as well as witnessing it myself too many times. This issue began in Peel and has worked its way down thru Hamilton and now London. Cars are bein...g modified for extra noise. I believe its also led to dangerous driving at high speeds. The police have heard from myself and other councillors asking for enforcement of the laws under the Highway Traffic Act. This morning the following press release was issued by the London Police. TRAFFIC INITIATIVE IN RESPONSE TO VEHICLES WITH LOUD MUFFLERS TRAFFIC INITIATIVE IN RESPONSE TO VEHICLES WITH LOUD MUFFLERS More than 150 charges issued over four days LONDON, ON (October 7, 2020) - In response to ongoing complaints regarding racing and loud vehicles, members of the London Police Service have been engaged in education and enforcement regarding this issue across the City. Between Monday, September 28, 2020, and Thursday, October 1, 2020, members of the London Police Service stopped several vehicles with modified and/or excessively loud exhaust systems. As a result, the following charges were laid: No muffler or improper muffler (110 charges), Highway Traffic Act; Causing noise likely to disturb (38 charges), City of London Noise By-Law; and Vehicles operating with emissions control equipment removed (four charges), Environmental Protection Act. Motorists charged under the Environmental Protection Act are subject to their licence plates being seized, requiring their vehicle to be repaired and brought back into compliance before they are able to operate it again. Members of the London Police Service encourage vehicle owners to repair modified exhaust systems and avoid using devices to alter and/or increase the sound of their vehicles Also, the Chief informed me that between March and September - 76 racing charges (>50 km over the speed limit) have been laid across the city (more than 3x the same period last year) - over 1800 speeding tickets were issued with 145 on Oxford near Wonderland alone. The police are continuing to look for ways to stem this dangerous behaviour. I will continue to press the police to continue to take action so we have safer roads in our ward and across the city. Steve

ICYMI: Here's how to access COVID-19 testing at London COVID-19 Assessment Centres: https://thamesvalleyfht.ca/covid-19-what-you-need-to-know/

ICYMI: Starting today, operations at London’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres have changed to meet community needs. Please see the full list of changes below from t...he Thames Valley Family Health Team. ... London’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres are operated by London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Thames Valley Family Health Team, with support from Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, #MLHU and the City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government Learn more: https://bit.ly/36ysgnj #LdnOnt #Middlesex

Since the opening of schools, Western students returning to London and the beginning of the second Covid wave our neighbourhood around the Oakridge Assessment Centre has been overwhelmed by traffic as people came for much needed testing. During this time I have communicated with many of you by phone or email or by walking with you along Valetta St, Deer Park Circle, Tarbart Terrace and Sherene Terrace. Many mornings I have been down at the Assessment Centre seeing firsthand...Continue reading

The pieces are almost in place. The City of #LdnOnt website redesign is just about complete but we are looking for your feedback. Visit https://bit.ly/35MEisL to check out the testing site, take the survey & let us know what you think.

Fall is here, but we still need to #FightTheBite! A mosquito trap located in the area of Sifton Bog was found to contain insects that tested positive for West N...ile Virus. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3kzeULa #LdnOnt #Middlesex How to protect yourself: Avoid time outdoors at dawn and dusk Wear light-coloured clothing Use an insect repellent with DEET Fix holes in screens, windows, doors Empty standing water from garbage cans, wheelbarrows, toys, etc. Clean and change water in bird baths every other day. Properly close and open swimming pools Cover openings in rain barrels

Ontario applies lower limits for unmonitored and private social gatherings to entire province, effective September 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. news.ontario.ca//ontario-limits-the-size-of-unmonitored-an

Identify & Report Oak Wilt! Did you know that most non- native invasive pests in North America have been detected early and reported by citizens & not experts i...n the field? Most recently, a warehouse worker identified Asian longhorned beetle in Alberta. Learn more about Oak Wilt at london.ca/oakwilt. Report it to the CFIA by clicking here: https://bit.ly/32uE7Rs

Have you ever wondered how #MLHU monitors West Nile Virus in the community? Our *incredibly famous* Vector Borne Disease Field Technician Steve Tomé gives us a behind-the-scenes look! Learn more: https://www.healthunit.com/west-nile-virus #LdnOnt #Middlesex