Church conversion sparks debate over development charges

CHEAPSIDE—The conversion of an old Cheapside church into a single detached residential home sparked a lengthy debate over development charges (DCs) at two Haldimand Council meetings on May 19 and 25, 2026. Local business owner Scott Elliott appeared as a delegate on May 19 to appeal approximately $32,000 in fees levied against the project, including about $18,500 in DCs and…

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