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Demolition of Waterford’s decommissioned agricultural silos located at Nichol Street West and McCool Street is ongoing and expected to be completed by the end of February.

During the most recent Panorama event, Norfolk County introduced a new sign to assist with tourism, branding, place-making, and revenue-generating efforts. The new “NORFOLK” sign was met with mixed emotions and feedback from the community, and various questions arose.

Norfolk County Council has completed its 2024 budget process. The process concluded with Budget Committee review of the Proposed 2024 Levy Supported Operating Budget on January 10 and 11. Council finalized the Capital and Rate Budgets in October and November 2023, respectively. The Levy budget is not final until ratified by Council on January 24, 2024.

Now that winter is officially here, Norfolk County is reminding residents about snow clearing, winter parking, and tips for staying informed during winter weather. 

Norfolk County will debut its new, illuminated “NORFOLK” sign at the historic Simcoe Panorama later this month.  

This radiant display, provided through the Norfolk County Economic Development Department, is set to be revealed December 23 at 5:30 p.m. beside the Holiday Gazebo in Wellington Park.  

Norfolk County would like to remind residents of changes to programs, facilities to programs, facilities and services throughout the holiday season. 

Norfolk County dog owners, now is the time to purchase a 2024 licence tag for your furry friend. 

All dogs in the municipality are required to be licensed each year. Failure to do so could result in fines being issued to the owners of untagged dogs under Animal Care and Control By-Law 2014-46. 

If your family or company needs a space for a holiday party, Norfolk County has plenty of options. From Port Dover to Port Rowan, Simcoe to St. Williams, community halls and multipurpose rooms are located across the municipality. There are many different sizes of facilities and locations to choose from. 

Norfolk County’s Budget Committee has reviewed and approved the 2024 Rate Supported Operating Budget.   

Norfolk County is inviting members of the public to provide feedback on some initial shortlisted County-owned vacant land as part of a review of potential surplus land.

Each year, on November 8, World Town Planning Day recognizes and promotes the role of planning in creating livable and vibrant communities. Over 30 countries worldwide recognize this annual event.