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Two-Week Comment Period - Open until June 17, 2025

Residents are invited to view the DRAFT By-law to license, regulate and govern the provision of short-term rentals in the Municipality of Central Elgin including bed and breakfast establishments, inns, Short-Term Rentals, hostels, rooming houses and boarding houses.

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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),.

Save the Date:

The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial kickoff to summer, and the Municipality of Central Elgin is gearing up for a season packed with fun. With warmer days ahead and summer fast approaching, there's no better time to get outside.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.