News and Notices

Norfolk County Council‑in‑Committee met on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The meeting was held in Council Chambers and streamed online.  

Norfolk County is providing an update regarding the large structure fire that occurred at a commercial livestock barn located west of Simcoe on July 14, 2026. 

Update: Tuesday, July 21, water has been restored.

Effective immediately, some water taps at Delhi Cemetery are temporarily out of service until further notice. Alternate taps are available nearby.

Norfolk County has maintained its AA/Stable credit rating from Standard and Poor’s (S&P).

Norfolk County continues to make progress toward a stronger financial future, according to the 2025 Audited Financial Statements and Investment Update presented at Council-in-Committee today.  

Norfolk County is temporarily stopping tire drop-off at the Simcoe Transfer Station and South Walsingham Transfer Station effective immediately due to collection delays under Ontario’s provincial tire recycling program. 

Poor air quality is being reported in Simcoe and surrounding areas due to smoke from an ongoing structure fire on Highway 3 between Simcoe and Delhi. Norfolk County Fire and Rescue Services is advising residents to keep windows and doors closed where smoke is present, limit outdoor activity, and avoid the area while emergency crews respond.

The Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a Heat Alert for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk), effective Monday, July 13, 2026.

Norfolk County is undertaking a Development Charge Background Study to guide how growth-related infrastructure is funded. 

As part of this work, the County is inviting members of the development community and the public to attend an online information session on Friday, July 17, to review the draft background study and by-law. 

Norfolk County Council-in-Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers at the Norfolk County Administration Building, 50 Colborne St. S., Simcoe.