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Plan establishes Council priorities

The four strategic priorities outlined in this Plan will guide Council’s work over the 2023 to 2026 term. Severn's goal is to build a healthy and connected community where people come first, and where everyone has access to the resources they need. This high-level Plan is also an invitation to residents, partners, and other organizations to collaborate with Severn as we work to reach our vision.

The Plan is focused on four priorities and goals:

1. Economic development

  • Complete an economic development strategy to enhance our capacity to attract and retain businesses.

2. Customer-service focus

  • Improve responsiveness, communications, engagement, outreach, and ease of access.

3. Infrastructure to match growth

  • We are prepared and can adapt to meet the housing demand and changing demographics with servicing, water, and roads.

4. High-speed internet

  • Advocate for affordable broadband to our residents and businesses.

“This plan will help us be accountable to our community, ensuring that the decisions Council makes are contributing to our goals. It sets a vision for where we want Severn to be in 2026 and presents an exciting way forward for Council and staff.”

—Mayor Mike Burkett

The goals and actions identified in the Plan will help to coordinate the work Council and staff undertakes over the next three years. The recommended initiatives will be integrated into the annual budget process to ensure that the actions and projects can be realized and help to achieve the vision for Severn’s future.

The Plan has been posted on our website at severn.ca/strategicplan. We invite our community and stakeholders to review the Plan and learn more about Council’s vision for Severn.

Contact us to learn more about the Strategic Plan and explore our website at severn.ca.

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About Severn

Located just 90 minutes north of the GTA and easily accessed from major highways 400, 11 and 12, Severn is nestled in the northern corner of Simcoe County and is considered the gateway to the Canadian Shield. Its sprawling network of trails, combined with pristine lakes and rivers have created an all-season destination for adventurers to explore, while festivals and events, boutique shops, dining establishments, and historic buildings offer something to attract almost everyone else. With a friendly and welcoming residential population spread across a series of charming settlements, Severn is known as a community of communities—both a beloved escape and a place to call home for those who seek a balanced lifestyle.

Media contact

Tracy Roxborough
Communications Officer
Phone: 705-325-2315 x249
Email Tracy