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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Traffic Lights
Click on the document below to learn more about the new City of Hamilton traffic lights.
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Extraordinary Municipal Election
To learn more about the extraordinary municipal election click here.
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City of Hamilton Public Meeting
All Media and Members of the Public are invited to the City of Hamilton Public Meeting.
Date: Thursday 8 March 2012.
Time: 12.30pm.
Venue: The Mayor's Parlour, City Hall, Hamilton.
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New Traffic Lights Operational
Hamilton, Bermuda – February 14, 2012 – The City of Hamilton today announced that the new traffic lights at the junction of Parliament and Church Streets are now fully operational.
Making the announcement was Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to the City of Hamilton, Mr. Edward Benevides, who stated, “I am pleased to announce that the traffic lights at the junction of Parliament and Church Streets have now been turned on. The new lights are also operational at the junction of Victoria Street and Cedar Avenue.
“I urge pedestrians crossing at these intersections to use caution as there are changes to the traffic light system. Once the button is pressed, the pedestrian should continue to look at the monitor above the button which will indicate when it is safe to cross the street.”
Mr. Benevides added, “Likewise, motorists should continue pay close attention when approaching the new traffic lights. At Victoria Street and Cedar Avenue there is a new road layout on each of the roads at this junction. Additionally, the City of Hamilton crew are completing work at the Parliament and Church Streets intersections. Cones are still in place as the work is being finalized.”
Mr. Benevides concluded, “The important thing to remember is that the Walk – Don’t Walk monitor for the traffic lights is above the button and no longer across the street. I urge anyone with questions to contact City Hall at 292 1234.”
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City of Hamilton Issues Official Vacancy Notice
Click on the document below to read the offical Vacancy Notice issued by the Mayor of Hamilton, The Rt. Wor. Charles Gosling.
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City of Hamilton Announces New Deputy Mayor
Hamilton, Bermuda – February 6, 2012 – The City of Hamilton today announced that Alderman John Harvey, JP, M.B.E., has accepted the position of Deputy Mayor.
Making the announcement was Mayor of Hamilton, Charles Gosling, who stated, “I am pleased to announce Alderman John Harvey, has agreed to step into the position of Deputy Mayor, following Mr. Glen Smith’s resignation last week. John will fill this role until the Municipal election in May.”
The Mayor continued, “Mr. Harvey has served as Alderman since 2009 and is the Chairman of the Property Committee and will continue in that role. I admire John’s consistent positive viewpoint and search for accommodation and obviously his counsel. On behalf of the Members of the Council, I thank John for agreeing to take on this additional position.”
Alderman John Harvey added, “I am pleased to serve as Deputy Mayor for the City of Hamilton and will continue to work to ensure Hamilton residents, businesses, workers and visitors have the best services possible.”
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City of Hamilton Announces Deputy Mayor's Resignation
Hamilton, Bermuda – February 3, 2012 – The City of Hamilton today announced the resignation of Deputy Mayor Alderman Glen Smith from the Council of the City of Hamilton effective yesterday, February 2, 2012.
Making the announcement was Mayor of Hamilton Charles Gosling, who stated, “Deputy Mayor Alderman Glen Smith, J.P. met with me on February 2, in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall and presented his letter of resignation with effect immediately. I reluctantly accepted his letter.”
Mayor Gosling added, “Mr. Smith has been selected as a candidate for the One Bermuda Alliance in the upcoming general election. Glen shares the view of the entire Council that municipal politics must remain apolitical. To ensure the City of Hamilton is seen in this light, individually, we may support a particular party but none of us will publically campaign on the behalf of, or run for, that party; a practice we would like to continue. Which is why, prior to any official announcement, Glen has taken this particular stance.”
“Glen, during his time on the Council, has been one of the leaders in our move towards open government, the accountability of Members, standards of service and dealing with the important issues within his area of responsibility as the Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee, which comprised the previous Docks, Streets and Sanitation Committees. He has raised awareness of the increased vagrancy in Hamilton, worked hard to bring together government departments and helping agencies to address this national issue. We will continue this work.
“On behalf of the Council, I wish Glen Smith continued success. His guidance, energy and focus will be missed.”
The Mayor concluded, “I am pleased to advise that Councillor Marshall Minors has agreed to take on the Chairmanship of the Infrastructure Committee for the remaining three months of our term.”
Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to the City of Hamilton, Mr. Edward Benevides stated, “In accordance with the law, the Parliamentary Registrar has been formally informed about Mr. Glen Smith’s resignation. We are obligated by the new changes to the Municipalities’ Act to fill this vacant position within a two-month period, regardless of when the next election will be held. The City of Hamilton, working with the Parliamentary Registrar, will be making further announcements in due course.”
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Road Closure (Court Street)
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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City of Hamilton Administrative Offices Closed at 3pm Thursday January 19th
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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Town Hall Meeting
Please join the Mayor and Members of the City of Hamilton for an informational Town Hall meeting at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall on King Street from 6-8pm.
“Where you can have a voice”.
Light refreshments will be served.
See attached flier for more details.
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City of Hamilton Public Meeting
All Media and Members of the Public are invited to the City of Hamilton Public Meeting.
Date: Wednesday 1st February 2012.
Time: 12.30pm.
Venue: The Mayor's Parlour, City Hall, Hamilton.
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Christmas Tree Collection
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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Court Street Remains Open For Late Night Shopping
Hamilton, Bermuda – December 22, 2011 – The City of Hamilton today
announced a change to the road closure on Court Street tomorrow evening
Friday, December 23, the last night for late night shopping before Christmas. Making the announcement was Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to theCity of Hamilton, Mr. Edward Benevides. “After consultation with Court Streetmerchants and the team at the Economic Empowerment Zones, the City ofHamilton will ensure the entire length of Court Street will be remain open onFriday December 23, for late night shopping. This move was at the request ofmerchants on the street who felt that the road closure hampered shoppersfrom accessing their businesses.” Mr. Benevides added, “The closure of Reid Street from Burnaby Street toQueen Street will remain in effect. The shuttle service will also run as it has over the last few Friday evenings. The shuttle service shopper collection pointsare the EF Gordon Square to Bulls Head and from outside of City Hall to BullsHead.” “I take this opportunity on behalf of the Mayor, Council Members and staff ofthe City of Hamilton to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.” Mr.Benevides concluded.
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Garbage Collection
Please see attached details of the City of Hamilton's garbage collection schedule for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
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The City Of Hamilton Plan
PLEASE GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON
THE CITY OF HAMILTON PLAN
The Department of Planning is working jointly with the Corporation of Hamilton
to review the City of Hamilton Plan 2001 and to prepare a new City of Hamilton Plan.
The new City of Hamilton Plan will guide development in the City for the next 5 to 10 years.
Whether you live in the City, work in the City, shop in the City or visit the City,
this is your opportunity to contribute your ideas for the future of our City.
Attached is a questionnaire for you to provide your input into the new City of Hamilton Plan.
The questionnaire covers 7 topics:-
(1) Development in the City,
(2) Living in the City,
(3) Traffic Flow and Parking,
(4) The Pedestrian Environment,
(5) The Historic Environment,
(6) Building Design and Landscaping,
and (7) Other Comments.
We should be grateful if you could complete all of the sections of the questionnaire
or just those sections which most interest you.
You can either email the completed questionnaire
by clicking the SUBMIT BY EMAIL button on the questionnaire, or email it to planning2@gov.bm
or drop it off/mail it to the Department of Planning,
5th Floor, Dame Lois Browne-Evans Building, 58 Court Street, Hamilton HM 12
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Major Resurfacing
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following major resurfacing work commencing November 30th.
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Christmas 2011 Traffic Orders
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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Washington Street Closure
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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City of Hamilton Public Meeting
All media and members of the public are invited to the City of Hamilton Public Meeting.
Date: Wednesday 7th December 2011.
Time: 12.30pm.
Location: The Mayor's Parlour, City Hall, Hamilton.
City of Hamilton
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT MEETINGS POLICY
The City of HamiltonCouncil wishes to encourage public participation during its meetings in order to use this as a means of obtaining the views of the public. However, the Council recognises that rules must control the manner of participation in order that the meetings may continue to operate effectively.
In allowing public participation the Council is aware that this forms only one means of seeking views of the public, and that no decisions other than undertaking further research or writing to relevant bodies can be taken at the meeting where the matter is raised unless it is already included in the agenda for that meeting.
Public participation provides an opportunity to ask questions and to make brief representations to the Council.
Any petition presented to Council will be received; any further discussion will be referred to a future meeting unless already included in the agenda for that meeting.
The following rules must be observed for public participation at meetings.
1. Public participation will be an agenda item at every Council meeting. Members of the press and public may be excluded by resolution for example at any Council meeting where personnel or contract matters are on the agenda.
2. Public participation provides an opportunity to ask questions or make brief representations. Although it is preferable for questions or details of the representation to be submitted to the Secretary prior to the relevant meeting, this is not a requirement.
3. Public participation will take place at an early stage in the meeting as dictated by the agenda. The time allowed for public participation will normally be 15 minutes in total. This could be varied at the discretion of the Mayor with the consent of the meeting.
4. Those elected members who have declared a prejudicial interest and wish to speak will be heard first. After speaking the member must leave the room before any other representations are made. They cannot hear the representations of others. In the event that more than one elected member declares an interest and wishes to speak other members having declared an interest must leave the room.
5. Each member of the public will be allowed a maximum of 3 minutes to speak. Any individual can only speak once in any meeting except to ask for clarification of a reply.
6. The Mayor will determine in what order members of the public will be allowed to ask their questions.
In answer to questions about services the Council will provide answers where possible at the meeting. If this is not possible a written response will be given to the questioner within 10 working days of the meeting, the contents of which will be relayed to Council.
Public participation forms part of the council meeting and will be minuted.
However this is normally the only opportunity for the public to speak at a meeting. If a member of the public interrupts the proceedings at any meeting, the Mayor may, after warning, order that the person be removed from the meeting and may adjourn the meeting for such time as is necessary to restore order.
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Crime Stoppers Traffic Order
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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PLEASE GIVE YOUR COMMENTS ON
PLEASE GIVE US YOUR COMMENTS ON
THE CITY OF HAMILTON PLAN
The Department of Planning is working jointly with the Corporation of Hamilton
to review the City of Hamilton Plan 2001 and to prepare a new City of Hamilton Plan.
The new City of Hamilton Plan will guide development in the City for the next 5 to 10 years.
Whether you live in the City, work in the City, shop in the City or visit the City,
this is your opportunity to contribute your ideas for the future of our City.
Attached is a questionnaire for you to provide your input into the new City of Hamilton Plan.
The questionnaire covers 7 topics:-
(1) Development in the City,
(2) Living in the City,
(3) Traffic Flow and Parking,
(4) The Pedestrian Environment,
(5) The Historic Environment,
(6) Building Design and Landscaping,
and (7) Other Comments.
We should be grateful if you could complete all of the sections of the questionnaire
or just those sections which most interest you.
You can either email the completed questionnaire
by clicking the SUBMIT BY EMAIL button on the questionnaire, or email it to planning2@gov.bm
or drop it off/mail it to the Department of Planning,
5th Floor, Dame Lois Browne-Evans Building, 58 Court Street, Hamilton HM 12
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Traffic Order sunday 9th October 2011 ( Bermuda Bicycle Association )
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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Artists Invited to Perform in the City
Hamilton, Bermuda – October 5, 2011 – The City of Hamilton today announced the start of their busking program and invited artists to apply to perform within the City over the coming months.
In making the announcement, Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Edward Benevides, commented, “We are looking for performers of all types to provide entertainment on the city streets over the next few months leading up to Christmas. High traffic areas have been identified throughout Hamilton where performers can set up their equipment to perform.”
Mr. Benevides added, “There is an application process and a nominal fee. Applicants, once processed and approved by the Events Project team, will be able to select an available space and time slot, and then simply show up and perform. We a looking for singers, musicians, spoken word artists, we would even consider dancers. Anyone with a talent which they would like to share. Performers cannot solicit but they will be allowed to put out a hat to collect funds given by passers-by provided their permit is displayed.”
Mr. Benevides concluded, “We see the buskers program as an opportunity to provide an avenue for budding and seasoned artists, alike, to be heard in a different environment. As we move toward the Christmas season we want to have the city buzzing, which we believe will encourage residents to come into Hamilton to browse and shop.”
Anyone interested in the buskers program should contact the City of Hamilton Events Projects Manager – Danilee Trott by email at dtrott@cityhall.bm or by phone at 292 1234. You can also download the Busker Dossier at http://cityofhamilton.bm/permits
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Public Participation Welcomed at Public Meetings |
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City of Hamilton Public Meeting
All media and members of the public are invited to the City of Hamilton Public Meeting.
Date: Wednesday 2nd November 2011.
Time: 12.30pm.
Location: The Mayor's Parlour, City Hall, Hamilton.
City of Hamilton
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT MEETINGS POLICY
The City of HamiltonCouncil wishes to encourage public participation during its meetings in order to use this as a means of obtaining the views of the public. However, the Council recognises that rules must control the manner of participation in order that the meetings may continue to operate effectively.
In allowing public participation the Council is aware that this forms only one means of seeking views of the public, and that no decisions other than undertaking further research or writing to relevant bodies can be taken at the meeting where the matter is raised unless it is already included in the agenda for that meeting.
Public participation provides an opportunity to ask questions and to make brief representations to the Council.
Any petition presented to Council will be received; any further discussion will be referred to a future meeting unless already included in the agenda for that meeting.
The following rules must be observed for public participation at meetings.
1. Public participation will be an agenda item at every Council meeting. Members of the press and public may be excluded by resolution for example at any Council meeting where personnel or contract matters are on the agenda.
2. Public participation provides an opportunity to ask questions or make brief representations. Although it is preferable for questions or details of the representation to be submitted to the Secretary prior to the relevant meeting, this is not a requirement.
3. Public participation will take place at an early stage in the meeting as dictated by the agenda. The time allowed for public participation will normally be 15 minutes in total. This could be varied at the discretion of the Mayor with the consent of the meeting.
4. Those elected members who have declared a prejudicial interest and wish to speak will be heard first. After speaking the member must leave the room before any other representations are made. They cannot hear the representations of others. In the event that more than one elected member declares an interest and wishes to speak other members having declared an interest must leave the room.
5. Each member of the public will be allowed a maximum of 3 minutes to speak. Any individual can only speak once in any meeting except to ask for clarification of a reply.
6. The Mayor will determine in what order members of the public will be allowed to ask their questions.
In answer to questions about services the Council will provide answers where possible at the meeting. If this is not possible a written response will be given to the questioner within 10 working days of the meeting, the contents of which will be relayed to Council.
Public participation forms part of the council meeting and will be minuted.
However this is normally the only opportunity for the public to speak at a meeting. If a member of the public interrupts the proceedings at any meeting, the Mayor may, after warning, order that the person be removed from the meeting and may adjourn the meeting for such time as is necessary to restore order.
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Trenching on Reid Street
The City of Hamilton gives notice that trenching works will take place on Reid Street, between Queen Street and Parliament Street, commencing 6 September 2011. This work is expected to last approximately six weeks.
Traffic delays and parking restrictions will be experienced during this time. The City of Hamilton sincerely regrets any inconvenience to the public.
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Labour Day Road Closure
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
LABOUR DAY CELEBRATIONSMONDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2011 For the convenience of persons attending the annual Labour Day Celebrations on Monday 5th September 2011, the following advisory notice is given: A series of road races and a walk commence from Union Square between 8.00 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. passing through various streets in the City and in Pembroke. The Parade commences at 11.30 a.m. outside BIU Headquarters on Union Street and travels along Union Street, Victoria Street, Court Street, Front Street, Queen Street, Church Street, Cedar Avenue, Dundonald Street and finishing at Union square. ROAD CLOSURE: UNION STREET between DUNDONALD STREET and VICTORIA STREET will be closed between 9:00 p.m. Sunday 4 September and 9:00 p.m. Monday 5 September 2011.In addition, the Bermuda Police are hereby authorized to close-off streets or portions of streets, direct traffic and restrict and authorize parking as the Commissioner of Police decides.
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Road Closure (Court Street)
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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Media Statement ( August 16th, 2011)
Hamilton, Bermuda – August 16, 2011 – In response to queries from the
media, the City of Hamilton today confirmed that Bermuda Industrial Unionmembers met at union headquarters this morning and returned to work afterlunch.Acting Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to the City of Hamilton, Mr. GaryEdwards said, “The City of Hamilton has not yet received formalcommunications on this matter and accordingly we cannot comment further.”
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Summer Sundays & Four Seasons Family Festival ( Sunday 21st August)
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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Traffic Notice 9th to 12th August 2011
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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2010 Audited Financials
Auditors' report on Summary Financial Statements to The Members of The Corporation of Hamilton.
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Top Model Worldwide Selects Two Models
Earlier today [July 25] Top Model Worldwide announced the two young ladies who have been selected to represent Bermuda in the next Top Model Search. Check out the story at http://bernews.com/2011/07/video-top-model-worldwide-selects-two-models/
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Traffic Order ( Bermuda Bicycle Association )
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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Traffic Order ( Fashion Festival )
The City of hamilton gives notice to the following.
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Traffic Distruption Saturday July 2nd & Sunday July 3rd
The City of Hamilton gives notice that trenching works across Church Street at Par-la-Ville Car exit will take place on Saturday 2nd July and Sunday 3rd July 2011.
Traffic will be restricted but one lane will be open at all times. The City of Hamilton sincerely regrets any inconvenience to the public.
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Traffic Notice Sunday June 19th
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following. Sunday June 19th from 6am - 6pm Court Street between Victoria and Angle Street,Dundonald between Union and Court Street will be closed.
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Traffic Order ( Queen's Birthday )
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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Heritage Day
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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City of Hamilton Bermuda Day Set Up Guidelines
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following
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City of Hamilton Public Meeting
All media and members of the public are invited to attend the City of Hamilton public meeting.
Date: Wednesday 15 June
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Mayor's Parlour, City Hall
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Traffic Disruption
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following
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Traffic Order Sunday April 17th 2011
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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Traffic Disruptions April 9th / 10th 2011
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following traffic disruptions:
Saturday – 9th April 2011
Reid Street outside Wessex House - crane operating.
Bermudiana Road – outside Clarendon Building – high lift operating
Sunday – 10th April 2011
Victoria Street – closure between Cedar Avenue and Brunswick Street – 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – crane operating
Front Street West outside the Orbis Building – crane operating
Have a good weekend.
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Earth Hour in the City a Success!
The City of Hamilton thanks all City businesses and residents that took part in Earth Hour 2011 on Saturday night. The public event at City Hall was a great success and thanks go out to all those vendors, performers and attendees who came out and enjoyed a wonderful 'dark' event. Go "Beyond The Hour" and visit the Greenrock site to learn about the Green Workplace Awards at the end of next month!
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Tiny the Tree Frog in Par-la-Ville Park
All media are invited to attend an unveiling of the book Tiny the Tree Frog in Par-la-Ville Park.
The Mayor of Hamilton and Elizabeth Mulderig, the author of Tiny the Tree Frog, will unveil the enlarged pages of the book which will be placed in three locations in the City - Par-la-Ville Park, Victoria Park and the grounds of City Hall.
The objective of the project is to encourage children to read and exercise. The exercise component will automatically be built into the activity because children will move around the parks and from location to location as they experience the adventures of Tiny.
Date: March 23
Time: 10:45am
Location: Par-la-Ville Park
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Traffic Distruptions March 12th and 13th, 2011
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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New Parking Rates
The following is a list of City of Hamilton parking rates that will be increased on March 7, 2011.
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New City Parking Rates Announced
The City of hamilton today announced new rates for on street parking and all parking lots throughout the city.
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City of Hamilton Responds to the 2011/2012 Budget |
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City of Hamilton Introduces New Traffic Lights |
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Traffic Advisory
Hamilton, Bermuda – February 3, 2011– The City of Hamilton today announced two road closures over the weekend.
On Saturday, February 5 between 6:00am and 10:00pm, Parliament Street between Victoria and Dundonald Streets will be closed to traffic in both directions while equipment is placed on the roof of the Bermuda Monitory Authority Building.
Additionally, trenching work will take place on Sunday, February 6 between 7:00am and 7:00pm on Front Street near Number Six Shed between Parliament Street and Burnaby Hill.
The City of Hamilton apologizes for any inconvenience these road closures may cause.
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City of Hamilton Public Meeting
All media are invited to the City of Hamilton public meeting.
Date: Wednesday 9th March
Time: 12:30pm
Location: The Mayor's Parlour, City Hall
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Traffic Notices
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following trenching in the City.
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Weekend Traffic Disruptions 1/14/11 - 1/16/11
The City of Hamilton gives notice to the following.
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Congratulations to the Scavenger Hunt winners
The City of Hamilton thanks all the retailers and participants who all helped to make the first city-wide scavenger hunt a huge success. Click on the attachment below to see all the winners. Congratulations to all!
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Monthly Public Meeting
The City of Hamilton monthly public meeting will take place on January 5, 2011 in the Mayor's Parlour in City Hall starting at 12:30pm.
The public and media are invited to attend.
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Traffic Advisory November 21, 2010 |
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Traffic Advisory November 20, 2010 |
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Traffic Advisory - November 12, 2010 |
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Bulls Head Shuttle Service Resumes |
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The City of Hamilton’s monthly meeting.
Members of the public are invited to attend The City of Hamilton’s monthly meeting.
Location: The Mayor’s Parlour, City Hall
Date: Wednesday October 6, 2010
Time: 12:30pm
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