General Information

Save the Date:

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.

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.

The Municipality of Central Elgin is developing a new licensing program to address short-term rental accommodations in Central Elgin. This includes rentals that are often listed on online platforms such as Airbnb, and Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO) for 28 days or less, as well as bed-and-breakfast type accommodations.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT 

Monday 3 March 2025

Special Weather Statement in effect for:

• St. Thomas - Aylmer - Eastern Elgin County

Significant rainfall and mild temperatures expected Wednesday.

The Draft 2025 Budget for the Municipality of Central Elgin is now available to view online.

The 2025 Budget has been carefully crafted based on sound financial principles and underscores the Municipality's commitment to making strategic investments that will shape the future of Central Elgin while reinforcing the vital municipal services that our residents rely on daily.

Each winter, Central Elgin experiences periods of extreme cold. The Southwestern Public Health Unit issues Cold Alerts when :

• Temperatures drop to -15°C without wind chill, or

• Temperatures drop to -20°C with wind chill

For information on what to do during extreme cold, how to dress properly, where to find warming centres, and how to recognize cold-related health risks like frostbite and hypothermia, please visit: 

The Port Stanley BIA is seeking support from interested businesses, individuals, and community organizations for the 2025 Port Stanley Hanging Basket Sponsorship program. 

Each basket is $250 for the season and includes a plaque.

Service Disruption Update – Canada Post Service Disruption

Water Utility and Property Tax Bill Payments

On Friday, November 15 the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) commenced a work stoppage, impacting Canada Post services. During this stoppage, Canada Post has not been picking up, processing or delivering any mail.