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Province of Ontario announces expansion of strong mayor powers

Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 03:16 PM

On April 9, 2025, the Province of Ontario announced its proposal to expand strong mayor powers to the heads of council in 169 additional municipalities, effective May 1, 2025. This includes the Municipality of Central Elgin, as well as Malahide, Aylmer, and St. Thomas.

The province has stated that this expansion will help advance provincial priorities, such as building more homes, improving transit, and enhancing other infrastructure across Ontario.

Ontario's strong mayor powers were initially...

Central Elgin Council Approves 2025 Municipal Budget

Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 01:41 PM

Central Elgin Council Approves 2025 Municipal Budget

Zero Percent Tax Rate Increase and $15.3 Million in Capital Investments Across the Community

CENTRAL ELGIN - Central Elgin Council has approved the 2025 Municipal Budget, with a zero percent increase to Central Elgin’s tax rate.

The 2025 Budget is aligned with the Municipality’s Strategic Plan 2024-2027 and balances providing essential services that residents rely on, while investing in a capital plan to enhance the quality of life for residents...

Free Skating March 23, 2025

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 04:11 PM

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Join us at the Port Stanley Arena this Sunday, March 23 for free skating, a warm drink and a treat. Sunday, March 23 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Port Stanley Arena, 332 Carlow Road Free! Lace up your skates and hit the ice before the ice season wraps up for the year! All skaters 17 and under must wear a helmet.

Short-Term Rental Accommodations - Have Your Say!

Posted on Monday, March 10, 2025 09:08 AM

The Municipality of Central Elgin is developing a new licensing program to address short-term rental accommodations in Central Elgin. This includes rentals that are often listed on online platforms such as Airbnb, and Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO) for 28 days or less, as well as bed-and-breakfast type accommodations.

The licensing program will help ensure rental properties are safe for occupants and the community,and that properties operating as short-term rentals are compliant with all...

Notice of Intention to Adopt 2025 Municipal Budget

Posted on Friday, March 07, 2025 02:26 PM

The Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin

Notice of Intention to Adopt 2025 Municipal Budget

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of Section 270 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and By-law No. 972 as amended of the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin intends to pass a by-law to adopt the 2025 Budget for the Municipality at a Special Meeting on Monday, March 24th, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE