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Mayor Sloan’s First Action Under New Legislation Focuses on Operational Excellence

Decision to Determine the Organizational Structure of the Municipality and Power to Hire, Dismiss, or Exercise Any Other Prescribed Employment Powers Delegated to Chief Administrative Officer

CENTRAL ELGIN – Mayor Andrew Sloan has issued his first decision following the Province of Ontario’s expansion of the Building Faster Fund legislation to Central Elgin.

As part of this decision, Mayor Sloan has delegated oversight of municipal staff operations to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO),...

Temporary Road Closure

To facilitate the safe transport of an oversized passenger boat from St. Thomas to Port Stanley, the Municipality of Central Elgin will implement temporary parking restrictions and a temporary road closure on Main Street on Tuesday, May 27.

Parking Restriction

Street parking will be temporarily prohibited on the east side of Main Street beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, continuing until the early afternoon. Temporary "No Parking" signs will be installed on Monday, May 26 to notify the...

Grass Clippings

Please Keep Grass Clippings Off the Road Why It Matters

Blowing grass clippings onto the road might seem harmless, but it can lead to several issues:

1. Pothole Formation: Damp grass clippings on gravel roads can clump together and, when graded into the gravel, contribute to pothole formation.
2. Poor Drainage: Organic debris from vegetation on the road can slow down drainage by getting into the gravel. It can also block catch basins and storm water drains, affecting drainage on your property.
3. Reduced...

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...