Development Charges Background Study
The Municipality published a new Development Charges Background Study on June 5, 2025 to consider development charges for fire, roads, and parks and recreation services.
The public meeting will be held at 6:30pm on June 19, 2025 in the Municipal Council Chambers, Lower Level, 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville.
Pending Canada Post strike
Go Paperless – Stay Connected – Never Miss a Payment
With the pending Canada Post strike, residents are reminded that failure to receive a tax or utility bill, or mailing a payment during the strike, does not relieve you from payment nor liability of penalty/interest of a late payment.
To avoid any missed bills or late payments, we encourage you to sign up for Paperless Billing & also enroll in Pre-Authorized Payments by visiting our Tax & Utility Bills page on our website. You can also find other methods of payment on our Bills & Payments page as well.
Beach Paid Parking
A pilot program has been approved for the 2025 season for paid parking at the Port Burwell East Beach.
Visit the Beach Paid Parking page for more information.
June is Seniors Month in Ontario – a time to acknowledge and recognize the amazing seniors in our lives across this province.
This year’s theme, Fit, Active and Healthy Seniors highlights the importance of supporting our older adults through programs and initiatives that promote wellness, social engagement, and education. The investments being made help to protect seniors from the uncertainties created by Donald Trump’s tariffs.
We all know seniors who inspire us, whether they are family, friends or colleagues.
For more information, visit ontario.ca/seniors or check out our updated Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario.
The Port Burwell Municipal East Beach has received Blue Flag status again for 2025! The Waterfront Advisory Committee will be hosting a flag raising ceremony at the beach on Monday, June 9th at 6:30 pm. All those who are interested to join are welcome. The Waterfront Advisory Committee has also taken the initiative to host a couple of educational programs for 2025. Check out the new page on our website about these programs and how you can participate!
A public meeting will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) by-law and underlying Background Study. See the NOTICE for full details.
Funds have been approved through the operating budget to offer Bayham’s Tree Program for 2025! Due to the later timing of budget approval this year, we will run the program in early Fall instead of Spring. We expect to have more information and an application form posted in September.
Please visit the Municipal Assistance & Programs page on the Bayham website to see further information on the Tree Program.
Go Paperless – Stay Connected – Never Miss a Payment
With the pending Canada Post strike, residents are reminded that failure to receive a tax or utility bill, or mailing a payment during the strike, does not relieve you from payment nor liability of penalty/interest of a late payment.
To avoid any missed bills or late payments, we encourage you to sign up for Paperless Billing & also enroll in Pre-Authorized Payments by visiting our Tax & Utility Bills page on our website. You can also find other methods of payment on our Bills & Payments page as well.
As part of the beach paid parking pilot program approved for 2025, changes to Bayham’s Traffic & Parking By-law were required to support this initiative. The by-law designates sections of Robinson, Brock, Erieus, and Strachan as Beach Zones. Some of these streets are not wide enough to accommodate parking on both sides and have been newly marked with no parking where applicable. Infractions in Beach Zones are subject to an increased fine. Sections of Wellington, Robinson and Pitt have been marked for 2-hour maximum parking. To support this, new parking stalls have been marked. All spaces are Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) compliant with some being smaller than others. This approach was to allow for the maximum amount of spaces possible near main street businesses. Please utilize spaces that are appropriate for your size of vehicle.
Residents and visitors are reminded that the paid parking for the East Beach parking lot is now in effect. If you have not received your seasonal resident parking permit, you are required to pay to park at the beach. Visit the Beach Paid Parking page for further information on this program and how to receive your seasonal resident parking permit.
The Municipality of Bayham wishes all a happy and safe May long weekend!
Additional information on beach paid parking and the process for how to get your Seasonal Resident Parking Permit has now been updated on our website. Visit the Beach Paid Parking page for the information and to apply for your permit!
The Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement—Flood Outlook for its entire watershed, urging people near creeks and streams to stay aware of changing weather conditions.
The Long Point Region Conservation Authority is updating the Watershed Conditions Statement—Flood Outlook to Flood Watch for the entire watershed.
The Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement—Flood Outlook for its entire watershed, urging people near creeks and streams to stay aware of changing weather conditions.
March 17, 2025: The Long Point Region Conservation Authority is extending the Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety due to elevated stream flows in the rivers. View further details in the NOTICE.
With changing temperature and weather conditions, a significant change in the water quality on Lake Erie has occurred. This change may cause a slight but noticeable taste and odour in the treated water supplied to Bayham from the Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System (EAPWSS). The treated water supplied to Bayham from the EAPWSS continues to meet water quality standards established by Ontario Regulation.
For more information, view the NOTICE posted on the Lake Huron and Elgin Area Primary Water Supply Systems website.
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