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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, December 11, 2013 | 10 Police ask for public input to identify future priorities nership with the community "This is not just the serwe serve, is at the heart of how vice's plan; it is also the we deliver effective and ef- community's plan." Halton police want to hear ficient policing," said Halton Over the past few from the public as to what Police Chief Steve Tanner. months, the police service the service's priorities should and police board have consulted with key stakeholders and partners, Tanner said. They are also providing an opportunity for the general public to provide comments. At its Thursday, Dec. 19 meeting, the board will receive a draft of the business plan. During that meeting, time will be set aside for the public to offer their ses. No rain checks. No pre-orders. comments on the draft No other discounts apply. No price adjustments on previous purcha goals and priorities. by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff be in the future. Halton Regional Police Service and its governing board is reviewing goals and objectives for the next three years. These guide police services, which are vital in maintaining the safety of Halton residents, according to police officials. "In Halton, working in part- ! They're back holiday daily deals! December ednesday only! Wednesday 11 W 99 Save 75% The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the community room of the Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters, 1151 Bronte Rd. As of Friday (Dec. 13), the draft plan will be available online at www.haltonpolice.ca under the `in the Spotlight' section. Residents are advised to look for the link to the 2014-16 Business Plan. Following the meeting, the public will also be able to submit written comments until Jan. 9, 2014. The final draft of the Business Plan will be submitted for adoption by the board at the Jan. 23, 2014 police board meeting. 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"If it works, don't mess with it," he said. Burton said the Downtown Transportation and Streetscape Study would find a way to deal with the traffic and parking. He also pointed the intention is not to build any kind of mega-buildings, but simply to make the downtown better and keep it successful. Whatever the community decides to do, Burton said the Town should be ready to begin construction by 2017 so the project can take advantage of government grants, which Burton predicts will be made available to celebrate Canada's Right now, Downtown Oakville is a more vibrant, cultural and commercial area than it has ever been. Now, can it stay successful? Can it be more successful? These are the questions we have the opportunity to answer. Mayor Rob Burton Oakville 150th birthday. Residents and business owners who were not able to attend the launch will have several opportunities over the next six months to contribute to the Downtown Plan through surveys, joining discussion forums on the Town's website, and attending the next community open house and workshop scheduled for Jan. 30, 2014. Information on the plan and public engagement opportunities is available at www.oakville.ca. To be added to the mailing list, email downtownplan@ oakville.ca.