Media Releases

Norfolk County Council has decided that, in alignment with provincial direction, municipal-funded curbside recycling collection services for industrial, commercial, and institutional properties will end after 2025. While this change does apply to Norfolk County-owned buildings and facilities, Council approved funding to support recycling collection services for County facilities.  

Beginning November 5, 2025, Norfolk County residents will see improvements to emergency medical response as the Ontario Ministry of Health’s Hamilton Central Ambulance Communication Centre introduces the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS). 

Norfolk County Council has adopted the 2026 Rate Budget following the scheduled Budget Committee and Council meetings held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The Rate Budget reflects a continued commitment to long-term financial sustainability and reliable service delivery.

Norfolk County is pleased to announce it has received two grants from the Invasive Species Centre, supported by Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, to strengthen invasive species management across the municipality. 

Norfolk County is aware of recent public inquiries, social media discussions, and media coverage regarding a boundary adjustment that would see the Norfolk Mall property at 400 Simcoe Street, Tillsonburg, incorporated into the Town of Tillsonburg.

Norfolk County is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Heritage & Culture Dogwood Awards, which recognize individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to preserving and promoting local heritage. 

Mayor Amy Martin has tabled the draft 2026 Rate Budget, also known as the Water and Wastewater Budget, fulfilling her legislated responsibilities under the Municipal Act. 

Norfolk County is proud to join other municipalities across the province in recognizing Local Government Week from October 19 to 25. 

Norfolk County will conduct a tax sale on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001.  

Norfolk County is pleased to announce the opening of a new disc golf course at Wind-Del Park.  
 
To celebrate, a Grand Opening Event will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the park, located at 3178 Regional Road 25, Windham Centre, Ontario. The first 20 attendees will receive a Norfolk County-branded putter disc, and all attendees can enter a draw for a full set of PDGA-approved glow-in-the-dark discs made from recycled plastic.