News and Notices

The public beach access point at 115B Woodstock Avenue is closed effective August 21, 2026. The access point is not expected to reopen during the 2026 season. Staff will make best efforts to reopen the access point in spring 2027.

Simcoe Recreation Centre is currently experiencing internet connectivity issues on August 19, 2026. As a result, telephone service, Wi-Fi access, and internet-dependent services are temporarily unavailable while staff work to restore service.

Norfolk County delegates met with provincial ministries this week at the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa to advocate for local priorities and strengthen provincial partnerships.  

Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of Council is scheduled to consider passage of a by-law proposing to close and convey a portion of the following municipal road allowance:

Being part of Road Allowance Between Township of Middleton and Township of Windham; Norfolk County (Being Part of P.I.N. 50167-0343 (LT)

Norfolk County has installed a Wind Phone at Colonel Stalker Park in Simcoe, creating a dedicated space for reflection, remembrance and healing. 

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.