Neighbourhood Associations

Neighbourhood Associations (NA's) are volunteer committees that work in cooperation with the City of Brantford to improve the quality of life in their community. Each NA organizes and promotes recreation and leisure to area residents.

There are currently 24 active NA's in the city offering a variety of activities:

• outdoor ice rinks and skating
• volunteer opportunities

View the Neighbourhood Associations boundary map.

Slow Down Sign program

The City of Brantford, in partnership with the Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford, is pleased to provide free ‘Slow Down’ lawn signs to residents, while supplies last. The signs are intended to enhance roadway safety by reminding motorists to drive slower through residential neighbourhoods.

Signs are only available to Brantford residents with a limit of one per household, while supplies last. Residents are kindly asked to bring photo identification with them that includes their Brantford address when they pick up their sign. Slow Down signs are not enforceable by the Brantford Police; however, enforcement of the legal posted speed limit is.

Residents can pick up a free ‘Slow Down’ lawn sign at the following locations:

• Brantford City Hall - Customer Service Counter (58 Dalhousie St.) Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre – Customer Service Information Desk (254 North Park Street) Monday to Sunday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The ‘Slow Down” signs can be put up year-round, however, it is suggested that they be posted until November and stored indoors during the winter months to maximize visibility and reduce wear and tear of the sign so that it can be reused.

Residents are asked to place the sign in front of their own household and personal property only (not the boulevard), approximately two feet from the curb, between the curb and the property line, using only the supplied wire frame. Please do not add reflective tape or illumination to the sign. All signs should be placed at least three metres away from fire hydrants and cannot obstruct any pedestrian, cyclist or driver sight lines.

Leaf and snow removal program

The Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford has partnered with the City of Brantford to provide neighbours in need of help raking leaves and/or shovelling snow with neighbouring volunteers. If you, or someone you know, is a senior (65 or older) or has a medical condition or disability and needs help, or you are someone willing to volunteer your time or in need of community service hours, you can send your Neighbourhood Association a message through their Facebook page using the links provided below, email neighbourhoodassociations@brantford.ca.