General

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! 

April 1, 2025 - Flood Outlook 

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.

April 3, 2025 - Flood Watch 

The Long Point Region Conservation Authority is updating the Watershed Conditions Statement—Flood Outlook to Flood Watch for the entire watershed.

April 4, 2025 - Flood Outlook

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. 

If you’ve have ever thought about a career in policing or have wanted to learn more about their operations, Elgin County OPP have an opportunity for you!

Residents are invited to apply to the Elgin County OPP Citizens’ Police Academy, for 9 Free Info Sessions, scheduled for Thursday nights from 7pm – 9pm, starting March 20^th to May 15^th, 2025, located at the Malahide Community Place, at 12105 Whittaker Rd, Springfield, ON

Presentations from various Specialty Units of the OPP, such as, Forensics, Canine, Major Crime, and more!

Pick up & submit an application at the St Thomas OPP Detachment, located at 42696 John Wise Line, St Thomas, ON.

March 4, 2025 - Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) issued a Flood Watch for its entire watershed area. View the NOTICE for further details. 

March 6, 2025 - Updated to Flood Warning. View the NOTICE for further details. 

March 6, 2025 - Back to Flood Watch! View the NOTICE for further details. 

March 7, 2025 - Flood Watch is terminated. A Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety remains in effect. 

Please be advised that beginning Monday, March 3, 2025, an automated phone system will be initiated for incoming calls to the Bayham Office. This system will help guide inquiries in a more efficient manner while still offering the ability to contact general reception.  These are the following prompts you can expect: 

Press 1 for Finance and Billing

Press 2 for Planning and Development

Press 3 for Building

Press 4 for By-law Enforcement

Press 5 for Public Works and Drainage

Press 6 for Water and Wastewater

Press 7 for Fire and Emergency Services

Press 8 for Clerk Services

Press 0 for all other inquiries

The County of Elgin is now accepting applications for the Grants and Sponsorship Program until February 1, 2025.

For more information and to apply, please use the link below:

https://www.elgincounty.ca/2025/01/elgin-countys-grant-sponsorship-program-is-now-open/

Municipal Assistance (Special Event & Funding Requests) 

Community groups may now apply for their 2025 Municipal Assistance Requests. 

Please visit the Municipal Assistance & Programs page on our website, for more information, and the link to the application form. 

Due to the 2025 Operating Budget being delayed, the application deadlines for these requests are also pushed back. The schedule for Municipal Assistance requests are as follows: 

First Intake 

• Applications due April 30, 2025 
• Considered by Council on May 15, 2025 

Second Intake 

• Applications due May 31, 2025
• Considered by Council on June 19, 2025