Council this Week: Highlights from the November 12 County Council agenda - 20261112
Road safety strategy, Paramedic Services master plan, and more
NEW: Live streaming and video recordings of Oxford County Council meetings are now in 360-degree panoramic view with zoom-in on active speakers, making it easier to follow along. 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.
NOTE: The regularly scheduled County Council meeting this week has been changed to Thursday, November 12 in observance of Remembrance Day.
Road Safety Strategy Framework
The first phase of work on Oxford’s Road Safety Strategy is before County Council on November 12. Led by the Road Safety Ad-Hoc Committee of Council, the road safety strategy framework provides a coordinated, evidence-based approach to reducing fatalities and serious injuries across Oxford County. On adoption of the framework, staff will present it to Area Municipal councils for consideration and endorsement before developing a comprehensive Road Safety Strategy and specific road safety initiatives. Similar to the framework, the strategy will draw on public consultation for the project, which included a community survey (444 responses) and interactive map to identify areas of concern on roads (96 locations).
The report to Council notes there are approximately 1,500 collisions a year on municipal roads in Oxford County, with 62 fatalities over the past five years. Oxford’s Road Safety Strategy will follow the global Safe System Approach, which promotes shared responsibility among road users, roadway designers, policymakers, vehicle manufacturers, enforcement agencies, and community partners to create a safer transportation system. The report to County Council proposes a vision of “Road Safety for All” and a road safety goal of “Zero Fatalities and Serious Injuries.”
The Road Safety Strategy is a partnership among Oxford County, local area municipalities, and public health, police and other stakeholders.
PW 2026-36: Road Safety Strategy Framework | Presentation
Paramedic Services Master Plan
County Council receives the Paramedic Services Deployment and Facilities Master Plan next meeting, encompassing a five-year strategy for the deployment of paramedic services and a 30-year plan for facilities. The report outlines the challenges faced by simultaneous demand for ambulances, Oxford’s large geographic service area, and the split of headquarters and support functions across different sites. For the future, the master plan recommends a hub-and-spoke model that uses a centralized headquarters and fleet hub to consolidate administration, training, logistics, supplies and spare ambulances, alongside a system of permanent and standby ambulance stations located close to the communities they serve.
PS 2026-04 - Paramedic Services Deployment and Facilities Master Plan | Presentation
Other reports and presentations
- Delegation: Hometown Beauty (Jade Horinga Inc.) re: Commercial Development - Development Charges – Jade Horinga
- Public meeting and Report CP 2026-323: Application for Official Plan Amendment OP 26-13-7 – JM Braun Inc.
- FS 2026-22: Business Plan and Budget Review – 3rd Quarter
Questions or comments?
Council this Week previews the Oxford County Council meeting agenda for residents, community partners and employees. Please send your questions and comments to communications@oxfordcounty.ca