News and Notices

Norfolk County Council adopted an updated Community Improvement Plan on July 28, 2026, through By-law 2026-76. The updated plan clarifies eligibility criteria for the Brownfield Tax Increment Grant. It updates administrative processes to reflect current practice, while existing financial incentives and the Community Improvement Project Area remain unchanged. Appeals may be submitted to the Ontario Land Tribunal through the Clerk's Office at 50 Colborne Street South, Simcoe, no later than August 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

The ServiceNorfolk customer service counter at the Delhi Administration Building will be closed for the day on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Update: Maintenance activities at the Port Dover Water Treatment Plant have been completed, and normal operations have been restored. The Port Dover Bulk Water Depot is now open and available for use.

Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services and all County buildings will not be open or available on Civic Holiday, Monday, August 3, 2026. 

Norfolk County Council and Public Hearing Committee met on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. During the meeting, Council recessed to convene a Public Hearing Committee meeting before reconvening to continue regular Council business.

Planning and Realty Services will be unavailable in person at the Gilbertson Administration Building (GAB), 12 Gilbertson Drive, Simcoe, and by telephone and email on Thursday, July 30. Regular service will resume on Friday, July 31.

The Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation (HNHC) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Matt Bowen has submitted his resignation. His last day with the organization will be September 11, 2026. 

Update: Internet connectivity has been restored. Due to internet connectivity issues at the Robinson Street Administration Building, the Provincial Offences Administration (POA) counter is closed, and in-person services are unavailable. Limited service remains available by email and telephone, although response times may be delayed. Staff are working to restore full service as quickly as possible.

Norfolk County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Norfolk County Administration Building, 50 Colborne St. S., Simcoe.