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Council this Week: Highlights from the June 28 County Council agenda - 20230628

Posted on Friday, June 23, 2023 03:23 PM

Update on Ontario’s new municipal blue box program, federal policy on methane emissions at landfills, and more

County Council meetings are broadcast live at www.oxfordcounty.ca/livestream. To download the full agenda or view past recordings of council meetings, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/council.

Preparing for changes to Ontario’s municipal blue box program

County Council receives an update next council meeting on Oxford County’s steps to prepare for the new province-wide recycling collection program...

Second consultation phase for Water and Wastewater Master Plan now underway

Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 03:31 PM

A second online Public Consultation Centre on June 27 will share draft recommendations, seek feedback

The second Public Consultation Centre for Oxford County’s Water and Wastewater Master Plan will take place next week to share draft recommendations with the community and seek further feedback.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

This is a virtual (online) event: Please find log-in details at www.oxfordcounty.ca/wwwmp

Project team members will present the draft recommendations for the Water and...

And the 2023 Oxford Tourism Award goes to…

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023 01:39 PM

The annual Oxford Tourism Awards of Excellence recognize Oxford’s exceptional tourism businesses, organizations and individuals

The winners of the Oxford Tourism Awards of Excellence were presented June 13, recognizing Oxford’s exceptional tourism businesses, organizations and individuals.

The 2023 Oxford Tourism Awards of Excellence winners are:

Have your say on 2024 budgets for municipal services

Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 03:33 PM

Online survey is your chance to share your service and funding priorities for the upcoming budget year

No matter where you live in Oxford County, the 2024 Budget survey is your chance to have a say on which services should be a priority in the coming budget year.

The survey takes only 5-10 minutes to complete. Information collected from the budget survey will help participating municipalities know how well their services are understood, how they are valued, and which ones are a priority for...

Pilot program to divert agricultural wrap from the landfill

Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 09:26 AM

Oxford County is launching a new pilot program for agricultural plastics at the Oxford County Waste Management Facility (OCWMF).

Local farmers can now dispose of agricultural plastics, including silage bags, bunker covers, bale wraps, fertilizer bags, and salt bags (black, blue, and white), for $50/tonne. All materials must be reasonably clean and free of contamination. Materials must be sorted according to type, packed in appropriate bags, and tied up. Loose and excessively dirty material will...