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NOMINATION PERIOD CLOSING FOR THE 2026 MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
Nomination forms for the offices of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor and School Board Member in the Municipal Election to be held Monday, October 26, 2026 will be accepted until Thursday, August 20, 2026 during regular business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) and on Friday, August 21, 2026 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Nomination Forms are available at the Municipal Office and on our website. Additional information is available on the ELECTIONS page on our website or contact:
Alan Bushell – Clerk (Returning Officer)
clerk@bayham.on.ca
RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT ANNUAL SEASONAL PARKING PASS/PERMIT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
Non-Resident Annual Seasonal Parking Permits for the East Beach Parking between May 1 to September 30, Monday to Thursday is $85.52 inclusive of tax and fees, and can be purchased by accessing this LINK on the HONK website. Friday to Sunday is $22/day and can be paid using the QR code posted onsite.
August 12, 2026 – Southwestern Public Health has advised of an adverse water quality test from the Port Burwell East Beach. Water may pose a risk to your health and swimming is not recommended. For more information, please visit the SWPH webpage on Beach Testing.
Southwestern Public Health has issued an Environmental Health Update regarding high nitrate level in the drinking water supply at Richmond Community Drinking Water System. Please see NOTICE for more information.
If you have questions about nitrates in your drinking water, please consult your health care professional, or call Southwestern Public Health at 1-800-922-0096.
For information about free private well bacterial water testing, visit our website under Municipal Office > Water & Sewer > Private Wells & Testing. There, you will also find information about Nitrate/Nitrite testing, which is a separate test done through a laboratory for a fee.
View the Bayham Official Plan and the OP Schedules/Maps
What is the Official Plan?
The Official Plan reflects a community vision for future change and development and outlines in a broad manner the land use and development guidelines for Bayham. Generally, the Municipality of Bayham Official Plan guides growth and development within the urban limits of the hamlet areas. The Official Plan is implemented through the Zoning By-law. The latest Official Plan was Adopted by Council on April 2, 2026, and approved by the County of Elgin, with the appeal period now closed. The Official Plan is now in full force and effect as of July 5, 2026.
Click on Official Plan Amendment application to access the OP Application or contact the municipal office for the Application or Amendments not captured since the current Official Plan.
The County of Elgin is the Approval Authority for Official Plans and Official Plan Amendments. Elgin County is also a commenting agency for local applications such as zoning by-law amendments, consents, minor variances and site plans. (The application process is funded through user fees as set out in County of Elgin By-Law 20-18).
Amendments to the Official Plan
No amendments have been made to the Official Plan since it came into effect. This section will be updated as future amendments are adopted.
Previous Official Plan (2019, Superseded)
The Municipality's previous Official Plan (consolidated April 8, 2024) was replaced by the current Official Plan effective July 5, 2026. For historical reference, the former Official Plan and its Table of Amendments to April 8, 2024 remain available below.
View the Bayham Official Plan and Table of Amendments to April 8, 2024 and the OP Schedules/Maps
Elgin County Official Plan
Click on County Official Plan to access the County OP.
Applications to amend the Elgin County Official Plan are made directly to the County. Applicants are advised to consult with the County's Planning Department before submitting an application. Application forms are available through the Elgin County Planning Department.
List of Official Plan Amendments approved after the April 8, 2024 Consolidation:
OPA No. 36 - Underhill Farms Limited - County of Elgin Decision
OPA NO. 37 - 1830567 Ontario Inc. - County of Elgin Decision
OPA No. 38 - Municipality of Bayham - County of Elgin Decision
OPA No. 39 - 1498855 Ontario Inc. - County of Elgin Decision
OPA No. 40 - Dujardin - County of Elgin Decision
OPA No. 41 - Vyn - County of Elgin Decision
