Press Release

The Municipality of Central Elgin is pleased to welcome Jeff VanRybroeck as the new Fire Chief, starting September 2.

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Beachgoers at Port Stanley’s Main Beach now have free access to lifejackets, thanks to a new Lifejacket Lending Program launched by the Municipality of Central Elgin in collaboration with the Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition. The program aims to make water safety easier and more accessible for everyone visiting the waterfront.

– The Municipality of Central Elgin is pleased to announce the launch of a new

Starting today, Friday, June 27, lifeguards are back on duty at Port Stanley’s Main Beach. Lifeguards will be on-site daily to supervise designated swim areas until Labour Day weekend in September.

The Municipality of Central Elgin is proud to announce that Port Stanley’s Main Beach has once again earned the prestigious Blue Flag designation for 2025, marking the 15^th consecutive year of recognition for meeting the highest international standards in water quality, environmental management, safety, and services.

The Blue Flag is a globally recognized eco-certification awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education and administered in Canada by Swim Drink Fish.

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),.

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.

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.