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Orchard Park Sherwood Forest Neighbourhood Association is a London, Ontario, Canada based neighbourhood organization serving the Orchard Park and Sherwood Forest areas of London. The area is approximately bounded on the west by Wonderland Road, Sarnia Road on the South, Gainsborough Road to the North, the University of Western Ontario and the Medway Valley.

ORCHARD PARK & SHERWOOD FOREST GARAGE SALE – MAY 11, 8:00 A.M. TO NOON

Back by popular demand! The Orchard Park & Sherwood Forest Garage Sale will be May 11, 8:00 am – noon, rain or shine.

Our community garage sales have allowed for our neighbours to:

  • participate with minimal effort. That means that the all-important signage and advertising will be taken care of for you.
  • put out a little or a lot on your driveway / in your garage if it’s raining
  • simply commit to getting your stuff put out before 8:00 a.m. on May 11th and that you have a lot of change on hand – cash is king!  Plastic or excess reusable bags are handy to have on hand as well. 
  • learn / meet more of your neighbours and find treasures for you and yours too! 

New to Garage Sale-ing your stuff? Some Tips ….

Some folks don’t have the time or inclination to individually price all of their items.  If that is you, be prepared to make snap decisions regarding the offers you get – or answer the questions as to the price you want for any given item or bundles of items.

Other folks like to individually price their items.  That way they can have a family member or friend help them and people aren’t left standing and waiting while you’re deciding on prices with an interested buyer.

People love a bargain. Be prepared to be asked if you’ll accept an amount less than “the sticker price” or the price you verbally gave them. Haggling is part of the fun for many people who are avid garage sale-er’s.  Don’t take offense!     

REMEMBER YOUR OBJECTIVE – clear the clutter! Nothing is too big or too small.

Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA needs your help

On January 29, 2024, starting at 4 p.m., the City Council’s Budget Committee will hear from the public on the multi-year budget. One small addition to the proposed budget – to increase the staff of the ESA Team – would be a big help for the protection and preservation of London’s Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) including “our” Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA.

The formal title of the “ask” is ESA Management – Business Case #62. The purpose is to: (1) restore staffing level of the ESA Team to the level of 2014 by adding one new member in 2024, and (2) increase the ESA Team by another person in 2026.

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Change to City by-laws regarding number of residential units per lot

The City has posted a draft zoning bylaw amendment that proposes to make certain changes to additional residential unit regulations, and to other regulations for development near-campus including in our neighbourhood. The changes are not final and are subject to approval by City Council’s Planning Committee and city council.

The proposed amendments are at: https://london.ca/business-development/planning-development-applications/planning-applications/city-wide-5-bedroom-0

Here is an explanation of the proposed changes. We are seeking additional information from city staff.

The public participation meeting before City Council’s Planning Committee has already been scheduled for January 30th to start no earlier than 1 pm. The staff report to this Committee of Council will be available around the 23rd and will be circulated to you along with an estimate of when the matter will be heard. You can appear in person at City Hall or via Zoom if you wish to speak to the proposal.

If you wish your comments to be seen by members of the Planning Committee, you should write them to pec@london.ca with a request that they appear on the meeting agenda regarding File: OZ-9661.

Your request should be sent no later than January 12th with a copy to the city planner writing the report bcoveney@london.ca – unfortunately, this is how the City’s process works – you have to comment before you see the final report.