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Notice of Decision - Minor Variance COA-07/25 Wiebe - see NOTICE for details

View the September 18, 2025 Council Highlights. 

The Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) is currently undertaking public consultation on proposed updates to LPRCA's Regulation Mapping as outlined in the Conservation Authorities Act; Part VI - Regulation of Areas Under Which Authorities Have Jurisdiction. 

LPRCA is seeking feedback on the proposed changes. The proposed draft mapping has been uploaded to our website and can be viewed in our interactive mapping tool, along with additional information regarding the updates at the following link;  https://www.lprca.on.ca/planning-permits/regulated-area-mapping/

This link also includes details about the upcoming public open house on Monday, October 6, 2025, to discuss the mapping update, along with instructions on how to submit questions or comments through online surveys and feedback forms related to the 2025 regulation mapping update. These forms must be completed by Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 in order to be considered for this year’s update.

Tender submissions for the Bayham Community Centre Addition closed on September 16, 2025. The public opening was live-streamed on the Bayham YouTube Channel HERE. Council will be considering these bids at the October 2, 2025 Council Meeting. 

Bayham’s Waterfront Advisory Committee, The Aylmer Express, Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV), and the Straffordville branch of the Elgin County Library have teamed up to host a photo contest.

Please submit high quality, original size digital format jpeg photos that are taken between June 15, 2025, and September 22, 2025.

Photo(s) must be taken within, or from the Municipality of Bayham and fit the Bayham Waterfront theme, and must be submitted by midnight on Monday, September 22nd.

For more information, click on the poster or send them an e-mail to bayhampov@yahoo.ca

Attention Community Groups and Event Organizers!

The County of Elgin is now accepting applications for the Grants & Sponsorship Program until February 1, 2026.

Charities, non-profit organizations, and volunteer community groups can apply for up to $2,000 in funding to support programs, services, fairs, festivals, or events that promote and improve the social, cultural, and economic well-being of Elgin County.

For more information:

Apply Online: https://www.elgincounty.ca/budget/

Email: communitygrants@elgin.ca

Call: (519) 631-1460 x156

Notice of Passing Zoning By-law Z814-2025 - Amendment ZBA-19/25 Bonney Cadman - see NOTICE for details

Notice of Public Meeting - Minor Variance COA-07/25 Wiebe - see NOTICE for details

View the September 4, 2025 Council Highlights. 

Notice of Public Meeting - Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-12/25 Coblentz/Stoll - see NOTICE for details