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Session 1: So You Want to Run for Council?

Have you ever thought about running for local Council — but weren’t sure where to start? 
Attend a free information session, “So You Want to Run for Council?”, covering everything you need to know before putting your name forward in the 2026 Municipal Election.

Including:
- How Municipal government works
- What Councillors actually do
- Eligibility, nominations, and campaign rules

When: March 27, 2026 | 7–9 PM
Where: East Elgin Community Complex – Imperial Hall, 531 Talbot St W., Aylmer

This event is open to anyone interested in running for local council in the Town of Aylmer, the Township of Malahide, and the Municipality of Bayham. No registration required.

For more Election information, please visit our Election page on our website.

A reminder about the Licence Free Fishing in Ontario for the Family Day weekend from February 14 -16. For more information, please visit the Ontario Family Fishing website. Be safe and have fun!

The Municipality of Bayham office will be closed for Family Day on Monday, February 16th, and reopens Tuesday, February 17th at 8:30am for regular business hours.

For any roads, water or sewer emergencies, please call our after-hours emergency line at 519-435-6454.

Enjoy the Family Day long weekend!

View the February 5, 2026 Council Highlights. 

Committee of Adjustment Notice of Public Meeting - Minor Variance COA-01/26 Bueckert - See NOTICE for details

Committee of Adjustment Notice of Public Meeting - Minor Variance COA-02/26 Tatar - See NOTICE for details

Thinking of Running in the 2026 Municipal Election?

Learn what’s involved and decide if it’s right for you by attending FREE Candidate Information Sessions.

✔ Open to anyone considering running in Aylmer, Malahide, or Bayham

✔ No registration required

For more information, please visit our Elections webpage. More details on individual sessions coming soon.

A new job opportunity has been posted for a Seasonal By-law Enforcement Officer. View the job notice and description on the Career Opportunities page and apply by Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1 pm. 

Notice of Public Meeting - Final Draft Official Plan Municipality of Bayham Official Plan Review - see NOTICE for details

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To receive notifications, you can sign up by going to our Voyent Alert! subpage on our website under ‘Our Community’ or look for the Voyent Alert! logo at the bottom right-hand corner on our main home page. 

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