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Norfolk County has received $25,000 through the Hydro One Community Partnership Grant program to support emergency preparedness and public safety. 

On June 17, 2026, Norfolk County announced that it had resolved its ongoing legal dispute with Warren Cummings. As part of the settlement, the County agreed to accept just over $46,000, a discounted amount, towards Norfolk’s court-awarded recovery of costs, a formal Apology and Retraction (download to read), and a Full and Final Release (download to read) of all claims against the County and its officials.

Norfolk County is recognizing a generous $80,000 donation from the Simcoe Kinsmen Club to support the Simcoe Splash Pad. The donation represents years of fundraising and community support to help preserve the popular community amenities.

From September 14 to 18, Norfolk County is recognizing Septic Awareness Week, an annual campaign focused on helping property owners better understand and maintain their septic systems.

Registration for Norfolk County’s fall recreation programs opens Tuesday, September 15 at 7 a.m. Residents can browse the new Fall and Winter Recreation and Community Guide now to make their fall and winter plans.

Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services, and all County buildings, will not be open or available on Labour Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. 

Norfolk County is advising residents that the reopening of the Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre (ACAC) pool has been delayed, and the facility will not reopen in September as originally planned. 

Norfolk County will host two Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events this fall, providing residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of household hazardous materials. Registration opens Thursday, September 3 at noon. 

Norfolk County's annual water main flushing program begins today and will continue through November in water systems across the County. 

Due to ongoing renovations in Council Chambers at the County Administration Building in Simcoe, Norfolk County Council and Committee meetings scheduled for September 2026 will take place at the Gilbertson Administration Building in Simcoe.