2026 Annual Budget Update

The Mayor’s Tabled Budget for Council’s Consideration has now been released. This will be followed by a Budget Committee meeting on October 28, 2025. This marks the start of the public engagement period, when residents can review the budget and share their feedback before adoption. Below you’ll find key dates, events, other useful information, and ways to provide your feedback.

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Key dates:

Monday, October 27, 2025 - Release of the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - Budget Release Presentation by Civic Administration and Mayor Morgan at 10 am

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - Public Participation Meeting at Budget Committee at 4 pm

Thursday and Friday, November 20 and 21, 2025 - Budget Committee Deliberations starting at 9:30 am

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Special Council Meeting for Approval of Budget Committee Amendments to Mayor's Proposed Budget at 1 PM

Monday, December 1, 2025 - Mayor to Provide Intentions with Respect to Mayoral Veto of Council Amendments

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - Council Approval of Overrides of Mayoral Vetoes (if required)

Pop -up Information Sessions:

The City’s Budget Team will be “popping up” and holding information sessions at various locations across the city prior to the budget public participation meeting. Find a location near you and stop by to connect with us! Please note that each pop-up location will contain the same information and materials.

Monday, November 3, 2025, from 4 pm to 6 pm - Stoney Creek Community Centre

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm - East Lions Community Centre

Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 1 pm to 3 pm - Sherwood Forest Mall

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 9 am to 11 am - Kiwanis Seniors Centre

Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6 pm to 8 pm - StarTech.com Community Centre

Virtual Information Session:

Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 12 pm to 2 pm - Zoom Meeting (Check back after October 27 for the registration link.)

Community Events:

Hosting a community event or group meeting? Invite the City of London Budget Team to join you and share the latest on the 2026 Annual Budget Update. Contact us at budget@london.ca or 519-661-4638 to explore the opportunity.

Share your Feedback:

Want to share your feedback on the 2026 Annual Budget Update?

• Contact your Councilor – not sure who your Councilor is or how to reach them? Find out here - City Council | City of London
• Join us for the Public Participation Meeting on November 18, 2025, at 4PM. You can attend in person or participate remotely by phone or Zoom. We encourage you to get involved and have your voice heard!
• For details on the meeting process, visit Council and committee meetings | City of London

Got questions?

If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out to the City of London Budget Team at budget@london.ca or 519-661-4638. We’re happy to assist and will guide you to the right resources.

Find information about the adopted 2025 Annual Budget Update and other budget related documents here.

Finance Flicks

We have created a series of “Finance Flicks” to answer some of your most asked questions:

• 2024 to 2027 Multi-Year Budget Information Session
• What is a Multi-Year Budget and Why Does London Have One?
• Budget Basics: Building the Budget
• How Your Property Tax is Calculated
• Understanding MPAC Assessment Value
• The World of Development Charges
• What is Assessment Growth?