Council this Week: Highlights from the April 8 County Council agenda - 20260408

04/06/2026

News and Events News and Releases Council this Week

New Official Plan, Tourism review, Archives update and more

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Developing a new Official Plan

Oxford County Council receives the work plan to develop a new Official Plan, a multi-year process that will help direct where and how growth occurs, while supporting complete communities, farmland protection, environmental stewardship, and efficient use of infrastructure and public services. The work plan outlines the broad public consultation and background studies that will begin over the coming months, with a Draft Official Plan expected for early 2028 followed by further consultation. The submission of a final draft of the Official Plan for provincial government approval is expected for 2029.

CP 2026-41: New Official Plan: Project Framework and Work Plan

Archives community impact report

The Oxford County Archives presents its 2025 Community Impact Report next meeting, outlining the many ways the Archives works to preserve and promote the corporate memory of Oxford County and its participating area municipalities, as well as the documentary heritage of the local community. Of special note is the County’s anniversary year in 2025 and steps taken to commemorate Oxford County’s 175th anniversary since incorporation, its 50th year since restructuring, the 60th anniversary of the formation of the County Library System, and 25th anniversary since the inception of Oxford County Archives.

CAO 2026-CAO 2026-07: Oxford County Archives 2025 Community Impact Report | Report

Tourism annual review

County Council receives the Oxford Tourism 2025 Annual Review next meeting, highlighting activities and achievements by Oxford Tourism, its partners, and the broader tourism industry in Oxford County. The report notes that Oxford received 1.35 million Canadian visitors last year and 30,100 American visitors. In 2025, 11 new tourism-oriented businesses opened and significant investments were made at eight existing tourism-oriented businesses. An annual tourism survey was also launched in 2025 to provide ongoing feedback and information.

CAO 2026-08: Oxford Tourism 2025 Annual Review | Report

Questions or comments?

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