County of Brant Council announced their withdrawal from the Joint City-County Shared Services Committee (JCCSSC), which was conducted in partnership with the City of Brantford, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
“Through our joint initiatives, we have achieved successes that have positively impacted our residents,” said Alison Newton, Chief Administration Officer(CAO) for the County of Brant. “We value the relationship and partnership that we have with the City of Brantford and look forward to future opportunities outside of the committee platform.”
As the County of Brant and the City of Brantford continue to grow, both entities recognize the need to prioritize and allocate resources efficiently. Due to staff capacity constraints, the County of Brant will suspend its participation in the Joint City-County Shared Services Committee to focus on ongoing projects and current commitments. This strategic decision will ensure that existing initiatives are completed effectively and continue to meet the needs of our communities.
The County of Brant and the City of Brantford currently collaborate on several services including Social Services, that are delivered through the City of Brantford, and Paramedic Services, which are provided by the County of Brant. Through the Joint Services Committee a number of joint initiatives have been identified and are currently being looked at by staff, these include household hazardous waste, organics, public transit, Transportation Master Plans, sports and recreation facilities and economic development.
“Despite the dissolution of the committee, the County of Brant remains committed to exploring future collaborative opportunities and is optimistic about the potential for new initiatives that will further strengthen the bond between the two communities,” said Newton.
The County hopes to look at other opportunities, such as ad hoc committees and working groups, to maximize the impact of available resources on various projects.
