We’re reviewing our Official Plan, a key guiding document that will shape how our community grows and develops over the next 25 + years.

Join us on May 6, 2021, 6:00 to 7:30 pm, to discuss the draft policy recommendations for the updated Plan. As this is an online meeting registration is required.

You also may submit comments by mail or email until May 16th.

The draft policy recommendations are posted on the municipal website.

Based on field surveys conducted earlier this year, Middlesex Centre faces a significant gypsy moth infestation that could affect a number of municipal woodlots and result in a significant loss of trees if no action is taken.

As such, Middlesex Centre will be conducting an aerial spray of select municipal woodlots in Ilderton and Kilworth. A safe and naturally occurring insecticide (Btk) will be used to control the infestation.

Two treatments will be performed by helicopter within a few days of each other between 5am and 8am. Treatment will occur between May 19 and June 15, 2021, once the gypsy moth caterpillars have emerged.

Spray dates are highly dependent on weather conditions. Once dates are confirmed, they will be posted on the municipal website and social media 48-hours prior to spraying. 

Visit the website for more details about this program and to sign-up to receive program-related email notices.

middlesexcentre.on.ca/gypsymoths

We’re updating our Community Services Master Plan, which guides the direction for future recreational services and infrastructure.

Let us know what programs and facilities you want to see for our community by completing the Recreation Survey. You can find it on our website or request a hard copy from the office.

middlesexcentre.on.ca/csmp

And another way to have your say... We’re looking for a few more young people to join the Youth Advisory Committee. This is a great opportunity for youth to share their ideas for municipal programs and services, and gain valuable skills to build their resume.

middlesexcentre.on.ca/yac

At the April 14th meeting, Council:

At the April 28th meeting, Council:

Two key financial plans will be presented to Council for consideration at the May 12th meeting.

Middlesex Centre is updating the Asset Management Plan.

Municipal assets include buildings, roads, bridges, water and sewer lines, buildings, vehicles, and fire safety equipment, among others.

The Asset Management Plan enables informed decisions regarding the building, operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing and disposing of these assets. The plan includes a review of the current state of local infrastructure and its desired level of service, and both an asset management strategy and a financial strategy to achieve the level of service desired.

Middlesex Centre is reviewing its long-range financial plan for water. The review is to ensure that our water system is sufficiently funded to cover operating costs today and infrastructure costs in the future.

Under Ontario regulations, all costs associated with operating water systems must come from users, so the review will include a study of municipal water rates.

Under the Provincial Stay-at-Home order, the municipal office is open only for bill payments; all other services are by appointment.

Parks and trails are open for walking through, and playgrounds are open. All other park facilities are closed, along with community centres, arenas and the Komoka Recreation Centre.

The status of municipal services and facilities continues to change in response to COVID-19. Please check our website the most up-to-date information.

Whether you are in a park, on a trail or walking along the street, remember that dogs must be leashed unless you are in a designated Dog-Off-Leash Area.

And please pick-up and properly dispose of any dog poop. Do your part to keep our community clean!

It’s that time of year when we all want to get outdoors and prepare our yards for spring.

Remember that while controlled recreational fires are permitted in urban areas of Middlesex Centre, burning yard waste is not.

In rural areas, some yard materials may be burned with specific rules in place.

Be sure to check the Open Air Burning By-law to make sure you are following the guidelines - and to keep yourself and your family safe!

middlesexcentre.on.ca/openairburn

Building a shed, detached garage or other accessory building that is larger than 10 sq m (107 sq ft)? You’ll likely require a building permit.

To get you started, we’ve prepared a guide to help you plan and design your building so that is complies with local zoning and the safety standards set out in the Ontario Building Code.

The guide is available on the website, or call the municipal office to request a hard copy.

middlesexcentre.on.ca/accessorybuildings

Even with the current stay-at-home orders in place, local eateries and shops are open for take-out and curbside pick-up. Check-out options in your community at Visit Middlesex!

If you have non-urgent or general concerns about roads, parks or municipal facilities, you can report a concern at any time through our website.

middlesexcentre.on.ca/feedback