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Lift Bridge Closure

King George VI Lift Bridge Closure The County of Elgin will be undertaking maintenance work on the bridge on: Friday, April 24, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Traffic Impacts:  During this time, the Lift Bridge will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Drivers and pedestrians are advised to use alternative routes via Warren Street, Colbourne Street, and Carlow Road, as applicable. Detour information will be available on Municipal 511: http://bit.ly/4cvPsD2 We appreciate your patience and...

Municipality of Central Elgin Introduces Resident Seasonal Parking Pass

The Municipality of Central Elgin is introducing a new reduced-rate seasonal parking pass to provide residents with more affordable access to parking in Port Stanley.

The resident seasonal parking pass is available exclusively to Central Elgin residents at a cost of $65.00. The pass is limited to one per vehicle owned by a resident of Central Elgin.

Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may be used in any paid municipal parking lot in Port Stanley, with the exception...

Notice of Public Meeting Update to the Elgincentives CIP

Notice of Public Meeting - Update to the Elgincentives CIP What is a CIP:

A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is an economic development tool used by municipalities
in Ontario to guide strategic investment, development, and revitalization initiatives that support the physical improvement of a municipality or areas within a municipality. The Elgincentives CIP was adopted in 2015, and after more than a decade of supporting community improvement across Elgin County, the County has undertaken a review...

Building Fees Public Meeting

Please find the proposed fee schedule HERE (fees outlined on p. 30-31)

Notice - Building Fees and Charges
Pursuant to Subsection 7(6) of the Building Code Act,
S.O 1992, Chapter 23

TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Central Elgin will hold a Public Meeting to consider the passing of the Building By-Law to adopt new and amended existing building fees and changes under Section 7(6) of the Ontario Building Code Act, as amended.

A PUBLIC MEETING will be held by the Municipality of Central Elgin at the...

Central Elgin seeks development partners for transformational redevelopment to add 3,500 new homes

The Municipality of Central Elgin has launched an unprecedented community development initiative, which will take 370 acres of unused land at the former site of the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital and turn it into the largest planned community expansion in the area’s history. The result will be space for over 3,500 new homes, 9,000 residents and many local businesses.

To capitalize on this once-in-a-generation opportunity, Central Elgin is seeking experienced development partners to deliver a...