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Common Questions
Learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.
What is the purpose of this website?
This site is dedicated to engaging the residents of London, Ontario in local civic issues. Our blog offers a range of blog articles that cover municipal council matters that impact our community. We aim to educate you on these topics and encourage your involvement.
How can I find relevant blog posts?
The blog page includes the ability to filter blog articles by category or tags. Additionally, the sidebar includes a list of categories and tags. By clicking on one of them it will also filter them. Perhaps we may missed an issue that you were looking for. Email us at londoncouncilwatch@gmail.com and suggest a topic. Please include a description of the issue and approximately when the council or committee meeting happened.
How can I participate in London Council Watch?
If you want to get involved with us, email us at londoncouncilwatch@gmail.com. Visit our volunteer page for more information.
I don't have a lot of time. Is it easy to volunteer with your group?
Yes. You can contribute with only a few hours a month and volunteer efforts can be tailored to your interests. Volunteering is a great way to connect with the community and make a difference. If you’re interested, please see more details on our volunteer page.
Where can I follow your updates?
Stay connected with our organization through social media. You can follow us to receive the latest updates and engage with fellow residents on platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Do you organize events?
We currently do not have plans to organize any events. We are a new volunteer group and are focused on organizing manageable and sustainable content. We may consider organizing or attending events in the future if our volunteer group expands.
How can I submit a topic for discussion?
Email us at londoncouncilwatch@gmail.com and provide a description of the issue, when it was discussed at council or a committee meeting. Provide details of why it was important to you or the community. These helps us learn and adjust content and categories in the future.
Are there any membership fees?
There are no fees and our content can be reposted freely.
Can I collaborate with your group?
Are you an existing group that wishes to collaborate? We are still exploring how London Council Watch evolves but we would entertain possible opportunities with groups that have a vision of greater civic engagement.
Are previous blog posts only available on your website?
All posts, including archive posts, have also been uploaded to Substack. See links in the footer on any page on the website. We post any new content to all of the social media accounts we are on (BlueSky, Substack, Instagram, Facebook).
Even More ... Common Questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about local council issues.
Email us at londoncouncilwatch@gmail.com and provide the title of the blog article (or a hyper-link). Describe the error. If more than a typo then please include supporting information/documents. We aim to be a trusted source of factual information.
You can find the minutes of council meetings on the City of London website under the ‘Council and committee meetings’ section.
https://london.ca/government/council-civic-administration/council-committee-meetings
They are usually posted a week after the meeting.
There are many great groups in London that advocate for different issues. We may add content in the future listing some of these. We strongly encourage you to start somewhere. Find the intersection of what you are passionate about, what you are good at and what needs to be done.
The next election is October 26,2026. London is divided into 14 wards. One city councillor is elected to represent each ward, plus a city-wide elected Mayor, forming a 15-member council. We will add more basic explainer content in the future or link to other groups in London that provide this information.