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Noxious Weeds Public Notice

In accordance with Ontario’s Weed Control Act, all property owners are required to remove noxious (harmful) weeds by June 16, 2025, and continue to manage them throughout the growing season.

If no action is taken, the municipality may enter the property to remove the weeds, with associated costs charged to the property owner.

The Act aims to protect agricultural and horticultural lands. It generally does not apply to lawns, gardens, or private spaces, unless the weeds impact nearby farming...

Central Elgin Greenlights Vision for Transformative Former Hospital Lands Development

Central Elgin Council has approved the Vision and Guiding Principles for the redevelopment of the former Psychiatric Hospital Lands. This pivotal decision marks the initial step in creating a comprehensive planning framework for a significant mixed-use community.

Over the next several years, Central Elgin is poised for significant new residential and employment growth following a historic investment by the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to establish Volkswagen’s first overseas...

Summer in Central Elgin: Everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to Port Stanley

Summer is almost here, and Central Elgin is ready to welcome visitors to Port Stanley, one of Ontario’s favourite waterfront destinations. The Municipality of Central Elgin maintains several public beaches in Port Stanley, including Main Beach, Little Beach, and Erie Rest Beach.

“On behalf of the Municipality of Central Elgin, I am pleased to welcome residents and visitors to Port Stanley as we prepare for another exceptional summer season,” says Mayor Andrew Sloan. “We are proud to offer a...

Central Elgin to Establish In-House Planning Department

The Municipality will begin recruitment for a Manager of Planning, Senior Planner, and Planning Technician to support this transformative initiative.

The Municipality of Central Elgin is pleased to announce plans to establish an in-house planning department, an important step that will support the community’s ongoing growth and long-term vision.

This decision marks a significant shift in how the Municipality delivers planning services, which are currently coordinated through the Central Elgin...