News and Notices

Temporary closure on Thursday, May 14, 2026, and Friday, May 15, 2026 of the Lynn Valley Rail Trail, between Decou Road and Ireland Road.

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 12, at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Norfolk County Administration Building in Simcoe. 

Norfolk County is hosting two Open House events to provide an overview of upcoming changes to curbside waste collection, which are scheduled to begin on September 28, 2026.

The Open House events will cover key elements of the new waste collection program, including cart options, waste exemption applications, and important timelines. County staff will be available to share information and answer questions from residents, farms, and businesses.

Norfolk County is now accepting waste exemption applications for eligible households only, including homes with three or more children in diapers, licensed home daycares, and residents who generate medical waste in the home. Approved exemptions will take effect as part of the new waste collection program launching September 28, 2026.

This week, Norfolk County joins communities across Canada in marking Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week. 

Norfolk County reminds residents that registration for a wide range of summer programs opens early May.  

Norfolk County Recreation is celebrating National Youth Week by offering free drop-in recreation programs for youth aged 12 to 17 from May 5 to 8, 2026. 

Norfolk County is raising concerns about frivolous and vexatious actions against the County that cost taxpayers money or other resources, even when the complaints, appeals or legal actions are dismissed and found to have no merit. 

Norfolk County Council met on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. 

Norfolk County Council has approved the move of the Lynnwood Arts Centre to the Norfolk County Archives, under the terms of a new lease and contribution agreement, to be developed.