News and Notices

May is Building Safety Month, a provincewide campaign led by the Ontario Building Officials Association to raise awareness about how building permits and inspections help protect public safety. Norfolk County is reminding residents and contractors to make sure permits are in place before construction begins to help ensure work meets Ontario Building Code requirements.

Norfolk County Council‑in‑Committee met on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The meeting was held in Council Chambers and streamed online.

Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services, and all County buildings, will not be open or available on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18, 2026. 

As spring and summer holidays approach and residents make celebration plans, Norfolk County is reminding the community to follow fireworks rules and take steps to stay safe. 

In-person "Meet the Carts" display locations for Norfolk County’s new waste collection program have changed as of Thursday, May 14. Staff will continue to be available in person at one location each week. 

Norfolk County is celebrating May is Museum Month, a provincewide program led by the Ontario Museum Association that recognizes the role museums play in preserving local history and supporting community life.

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.