REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Emergency Preparedness Grant Application Approved
Council provided support for a regional emergency preparedness grant application through the Union of BC Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund that the Regional District of Central Okanagan will administer. If successful, funding would be used to continue the Regional Emergency Program’s training cycle deliverables and staff development across the RDCO’s six jurisdictions, in addition to supporting the temporary relocation of the EOC from Kelowna Fire Department to Ellison Heritage Community Centre.
Citizens Survey Results
Council was provided the results of the 2025 Citizens Survey, conducted from November 10 to December 5, 2025. The District received 417 completed surveys. Highlights from the survey include:
90% of respondents indicate a “Very Good” or “Good” quality of life in the District of Peachland.
Respondents indicated the most important community topics in Peachland are:
Highway 97 safety improvements
Improving roads, sidewalks and streetlights
Growth management
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas
Preserving agricultural land
Respondents indicated the least important community topics in Peachland are:
Higher density, multi-family development downtown
Providing more parkland, trails, and open spaces
Mitigating impacts of climate change
Canada Day festivities continue to be, by far, the most popular event, followed by Christmas Light Up and Remembrance Day.
Respondents generally support downtown revitalization initiatives, FireSmart funding support for private property, sewer servicing extensions, and business/economic development.
Respondents continue to show little support for instituting metered parking downtown or on Beach Avenue, or for industrial sector development in Peachland.
Full results are available at www.peachland.ca/citizenssurvey.
Next Council Meeting
The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, beginning at 3 pm. Council meetings are open to the public and webcast live. Find the full schedule by visiting www.peachland.ca/government/meetings. Find webcasts of past meetings at www.peachland.ca/government/meetings/archived-webcasts. Keep informed; subscribe to get news and event information emailed directly to you at www.peachland.ca/services/subscribe.