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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),.

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    Kick Off Summer in Central Elgin this Victoria Day Weekend

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Central Elgin Council Approves 2025 Municipal Budget

    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.

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    Municipality of Central Elgin services during the 2024 holidays

    With the holiday season upon us, the Municipality of Central Elgin is reminding residents of services and programs that will be open and available over the holidays and sharing tips to help make the most of this winter break.

    Residents are reminded that the Municipal Office at 450 Sunset Drive will be closed beginning Tuesday, December 24 at 12:00 p.

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    Municipality of Central Elgin Enhancing Driver Education and Community Safety

    Municipality of Central Elgin Enhancing Driver Education and Community Safety

    Awareness signs installed for volunteer firefighter vehicles

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    September 10, 2024

    CENTRAL ELGIN – In an effort to enhance driver awareness and community safety, the Municipality has installed additional signage indicating that drivers should yield to vehicles with flashing green lights used by Central Elgin Fire Rescue volunteer firefighters.


    At its Regular Meeting dated June 12, 2023, Council passed a.

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    Municipality of Central Elgin Sets 2024 Tax Rates

    Municipality of Central Elgin Sets 2024 Tax Rates

    Zero Percent Budget Increase for 2024

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    May 2, 2024

    CENTRAL ELGIN – The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin has set its 2024 Tax Rate with a zero percent increase. With total annual expenditures expected to be approximately $35,319,336, the 2024 Budget includes major capital projects valued at approximately $15,773,728.

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    Municipality of Central Elgin Appoints Chief Administrative Officer

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    Central Elgin Appoints Chief Administrative Officer

    The Municipality of Central Elgin is pleased to announce the appointment of Carey Herd as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective May 13, 2024.  The appointment was made official following approval by Council on April 29, 2024.

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St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5V1

Phone: (519) 631-4860,
Email: info@centralelgin.org
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