Notice of Public Consultation Centre No. 2 County of Essex and Town of Tecumseh County Road 46 from Highway 401 to County Road 19 Town of Tecumseh Concession Roads 8 and 9 from County Road 46 northerly to the Town Boundary Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Introduction The County of Essex […]
In anticipation of increased hospital volumes as we head into the winter, local health care partners – Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC), Essex-Windsor EMS (EMS), Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) and Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) – are collaborating on capacity and resource management and spreading the word about what our community should […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
County Road 31 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 14 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately five weeks. County Road 37 will be closed between County Road 1 and County Road 34 for a culvert replacement beginning Oct. 15 for approximately five weeks. County Road […]
County Road 15 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 18 for bridge rehabilitation work beginning Aug. 13 for approximately 14 weeks. County Road 18 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 9 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately four weeks. County Road […]
County Road 15 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 18 for bridge rehabilitation work beginning Aug. 13 for approximately 14 weeks. County Road 18 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 9 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately four weeks. County Road […]
Traffic in both directions on County Road 42 was reopened to motorists in time for Thursday evening’s commute following the completion of the roundabout at the new, realigned intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 43/Banwell Road in Tecumseh. “We want to thank residents and businesses for their patience […]
Local Government Week Focuses on Awareness and Opportunities Local Government Week in Ontario (Oct. 20-26) is a time for shining a spotlight on the important role municipalities play and the opportunities they have for young adults, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks to Essex County Council on Wednesday. […]
The City of Windsor is once again conducting the federally mandated 2024 Point in Time (PiT) Count, homelessness enumeration (street count) and survey for our region. During this community event, dozens of trained volunteers will be deployed throughout the city and county to ensure individuals, families and youth experiencing homelessness […]
County Road 15 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 18 for bridge rehabilitation work beginning Aug. 13 for approximately 14 weeks. County Road 18 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 9 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately four weeks. County Road […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
Release of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Pathway to Potential (P2P) Neighbourhoods Program The City of Windsor and the County of Essex are seeking organizations from across Windsor-Essex to submit proposals to implement a new Pathway to Potential (P2P) program in targeted priority neighbourhoods throughout Windsor-Essex. Pathway to Potential is […]
The City of Windsor and County of Essex are developing a Regional Affordable Housing Strategy and want to hear from you! Help shape the future of housing in Windsor-Essex. Join us at one of the community feedback events happening near you. These are drop-in events. No registration is necessary. Event […]
County Road 15 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 18 for bridge rehabilitation work beginning Aug. 13 for approximately 14 weeks. County Road 18 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 9 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately four weeks. County Road […]
Deputy Warden Encourages Residents to Visit their Libraries Essex County Library branches are community hubs that provide multiple avenues for discovery and learning to residents, Deputy Warden Joe Bachetti said in his opening remarks to council Wednesday. “As chair of the Essex County Library Board, nothing makes me prouder than […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
County Road 15 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 18 for bridge rehabilitation work beginning Aug. 13 for approximately 14 weeks. County Road 18 will be closed between County Road 11 and County Road 9 for a culvert replacement beginning Sept. 23 for approximately four weeks. County Road […]
County Road 31 will be closed between County Road 8 and County Road 14 starting Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, for culvert work. The culvert is just south of County Road 8 and no traffic will be able to get through during construction. Local traffic can access County Road 31 from […]
Warden Celebrates Good News for Local Hospitals Recent donations and developments at local hospitals illustrate the Windsor-Essex region’s commitment to building a strong, comprehensive and integrated health-care system, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks at Wednesday’s meeting of Essex County Council. The warden earlier in the week attended […]
The County of Essex in consultation with the Municipality of Lakeshore is modifying the design of the County Road 22 corridor enhancement project in response to feedback received from the public and will hold another Public Consultation Centre to seek input on the changes. Council supported a plan presented by the […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 is now open and is operating with two way stopping control. County Road 9 will be reduced to one lane between North Side Road and County Road 10 beginning July for approximately six weeks. Please obey temporary traffic signals and exercise caution in […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
Come to the Outdoor Accessibility Fest-for-All, Warden Urges Warden Hilda MacDonald, in her opening remarks at Wednesday’s Essex County Council meeting, encouraged everyone to visit the first-ever Outdoor Accessibility Fest-for-All on Sept. 13. The free public event hosted by the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee will be held at Colchester […]
County of Essex delegations recently met with Ontario government officials to advocate on three issues of importance to the region. The presentations were made in Ottawa at the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference. The conference, held Aug. 18-21, was attended by more than 3,300 municipal leaders, government officials, […]
The public is invited to a fun and interactive outdoor experience for those of all abilities hosted by the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee. Come to the Outdoor Accessibility Fest-for-All! Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Colchester Park, County Road 50, Essex, Ontario The festival in the beautiful […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The County of Essex and City of Windsor are developing a Regional Affordable Housing Strategy in consultation with local municipalities and are inviting residents to provide input through a survey. SHS Consulting has been hired to assist and, as a first step, is conducting a survey of Essex County and […]
Warden Applauds Summer Events in Essex County With so many events to attend and enjoy, summer is a great time to be in Essex County, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks at Wednesday’s council meeting. “This past weekend, we celebrated our agricultural history at the Essex County Steam […]
Purpose Essex County Council will hold a statutory public meeting, pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, for the purposes of discussing the proposed new Official Plan. The public meeting will be held as follows: Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6 p.m. County of Essex Council Chambers, […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 is open and operating with two-way stopping control. County Road 9 will be reduced to one lane between North Side Road and County Road 10 beginning July 5 for approximately six weeks. Please obey temporary traffic signals and exercise caution in the area. County Road […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 is open and operating with two-way stopping control. County Road 9 will be reduced to one lane between North Side Road and County Road 10 beginning July 5 for approximately six weeks. Please obey temporary traffic signals and exercise caution in the area. (Map […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 is open and operating with two-way stopping control. County Road 9 will be reduced to one lane between North Side Road and County Road 10 beginning July 5 for approximately six weeks. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) […]
Warden Applauds County’s History and Partnerships Essex County has much to celebrate as it marks 232 years this week, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks at Wednesday’s Essex County Council meeting. “Since it was created on July 16, 1792, Essex County has grown by tens of thousands of […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 is open and operating with two-way stopping control. County Road 9 will be reduced to one lane between North Side Road and County Road 10 beginning July 5 for approximately six weeks. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 will open on July 8, operating with two way stopping control due to ongoing construction of the quarry access culvert. County Road 9 will be reduced to one lane between North Side Road and County Road 10 beginning July 5 for approximately six weeks. […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. County Road 50 will have lane restrictions between County Road 41 and Wright Road beginning July 2 for road construction. County Road 22 will have upcoming lane restrictions west of Patillo Road for road repairs. […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 will have lane restrictions between County Road 41 and Wright Road beginning June 27 for road construction. (Map ID#2) County Road 22 will have upcoming lane restrictions west of Patillo […]
Warden Urges Respect and Patience for Road Workers Warden Hilda MacDonald in her opening remarks to Essex County Council on Wednesday urged drivers to show respect and patience for road maintenance and construction workers. “Please slow down, be patient and follow the posted directions when driving around crews doing roadwork,” […]
The Study The County of Essex has initiated a Transportation Master Plan study to identify a long-term transportation vision and strategy to achieve the County’s objectives for safe, efficient movement of people and goods, and to address current needs and anticipated growth in the County to 2053. The Transportation Master […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 will have lane restrictions between County Road 41 and Wright Road beginning May 13 for road construction. (Map ID#2) County Road 22 will have upcoming lane restrictions west of Patillo […]
Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of County Road 42 and County 43 is commencing – a significant step toward the enhancement of the County Road 42 corridor between the City of Windsor border and County Road 19. County Road 42 will be closed in both directions with local […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2024-26, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
Warden Encourages Embracing Accessibility, Inclusion and Diversity Essex County residents can help ensure trails and pathways are accessible to all by participating in WE Check the Trails, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks to council Wednesday. WE Check the Trails is an initiative of the Essex County Accessibility […]
Purpose of the Open House The County of Essex is completing a review of its existing approved Official Plan. This review is being undertaken in accordance with the provisions set out in the Planning Act. The Official Plan includes a broad range of goals and policies that guide and provide […]
Notice of Public Consultation Centre County of Essex and Municipality of Lakeshore County Road 22 Reconstruction Introduction The County of Essex, in partnership with the Municipality of Lakeshore, has retained BT Engineering Inc. to design County Road 22 from I.C. Roy Drive to West Belle River Road. The design incorporates […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 37 will have lane restrictions between County Road 8 and County Road 14 beginning April 29 for road construction. (Map ID#2) County Road 18 will have lane restrictions between County Road […]
Essex-Windsor EMS officially welcomed 20 new paramedics today (May 31) at a commencement ceremony held in council chambers at the Essex County Civic Centre. The paramedics were presented with their service coins and epaulettes as family members, other guests and paramedics who guided them through their orientation watched. Chief Justin […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is in the early stages of planning for an Outdoor Accessibility Festival to be held in September 2024. This special outdoor event aims to showcase accessible activities through demonstrations, products, services and information by engaging with the local community of accessibility-minded businesses and people […]
The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is encouraging the public to help identify obstacles that prevent those of all abilities from using the multi-use pathway and paved shoulders along County Road 2 in Lakeshore. The County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) corridor along the road from East Pike Creek to […]
A locally designed Accessibility flag was raised at the Essex County Civic Centre Monday to mark National AccessAbility Week, which runs from May 26 to June 1. The flag, designed by Kristine Verbeek and selected above others by the accessibility advisory committees of Essex County and the local municipalities, features […]
Notice is given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c W.5, Sections 3, 16, 23 that an order for the destruction of noxious weeds or weed seeds must be completed on all lands within the County of Essex, before June […]
The stories of 27 survivors and those who helped save them were shared during the Essex-Windsor EMS and Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program 11th Annual Survivor Day. The event, held May 24, 2024, at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts, celebrated survivors of trauma and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest […]
The Corporation of the County of Essex intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: The following pesticides that will be used are registered under the “Pest Control Products Act” (Canada): ClearView Herbicide (Reg. #29752) containing the active ingredients: Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid, (present as potassium salt) Gateway Adjuvant (Reg.#31470) containing […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]
Warden Applauds Library’s Litter Cleanup and Previews Paramedic Services Week Warden Hilda MacDonald praised the Essex County Library for its litter cleanup campaign and urged residents to thank paramedics next week. The library’s litter cleanup campaign in April resulted in 342 bags of garbage being collected by civic-minded residents. The […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]
Work on the Tom Wright Drain Culvert reconstruction project on County Road 50 in Colchester resumes today (Friday, May 10). Thank you to Hydro One for working with us so efficiently to move this vital project forward. The County started work early in the construction season with the goal of […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]
Deputy Warden Thanks Staff, Town of Essex and First Responders Deputy Warden Joe Bachetti in his opening remarks at Essex County Council’s regular meeting on Wednesday commended staff and the Town of Essex for cooperating to address the concerns of businesses on County Road 50. The county is replacing the […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 remains closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and Klies Beach Road for culvert replacement. (Map ID#2) Truck traffic should use the posted detour. All businesses remain open during […]
The County of Essex and the Town of Essex are working together to improve traffic flow to businesses affected by the construction-related closure of County Road 50 in Colchester. Beginning Friday, additional wayfinding signage will indicate that local roads remain open for customers to access area wineries, markets and other […]
An initiative at Sun Parlor Home to keep residents front and centre at meetings about their care is being highlighted at a national conference in May. Two staff members at the 206-bed Leamington long-term care home, which is owned and operated by the County of Essex, will lead a discussion […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
Essex-Windsor EMS is encouraging area business owners to become Cardiac Champions by installing Automatic External Defibrillators and training staff in their use, and is also calling on the residents of Windsor and Essex County to help map the public locations of these life-saving devices. “Minutes matter when it comes to […]
Warden Praises Volunteers and Urges Support for Hospice Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald wore a blue Hospice dove pin at Wednesday’s council meeting and encouraged residents to support the organization. The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County “does such a tremendous job providing compassionate end-of-life care and support to residents […]
The Study: The County of Essex has initiated a Transportation Master Plan study to identify a long-term transportation vision and strategy to achieve the County’s objectives for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, and to address current needs and anticipated growth to 2053. The Process: The Transportation Master Plan […]
Preparations are underway for Phase 2 of the multi-year County Road 42 and County Road 43 corridor reconstruction. Phase 2 work will include the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 43, the realignment of County Road 43 from County Road 42 to […]
After careful consideration of multiple options to safely resume the replacement of the Tom Wright Drain Culvert on County Road 50, the project team has identified a preferred solution it is preparing to implement with the support of Hydro One. With the information we have at this point in time, we are hopeful […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
Warden Highlights Active Transportation, CR 46 Open House Warden Hilda MacDonald highlighted Essex County’s ever-expanding active transportation network Wednesday night ahead of her scheduled appearance this week on a Mayor’s Panel at the Ontario Bike Summit in Waterloo. “This year, the County of Essex is investing nearly $6 million into […]
The replacement of the Tom Wright Drain Culvert on County Road 50 in Essex has been delayed while the project team addresses poor soil conditions discovered during the excavation phase of the project. Preliminary soil investigations are always conducted for projects of this scope, but unanticipated issues can arise during […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
See a pothole or other problem on an Essex County road? You can help by reporting it. Residents and other road users can quickly and easily report problems related to roadways, ditches, trails and traffic signals on the county road networks by: Calling 519-326-8691 or Completing the online Report A […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. Ice on the Canard River at this location is not safe for snowmobile or foot traffic. Please avoid the area. (Map ID#1) County Road 50 is closed between County Road 13 (Erie Road) and […]
Warden Praises and Wishes Clerk Mary Birch a Happy Retirement Mary Birch, Essex County Clerk and Director, Legislative and Community Services, has been an exceptional public servant and will be greatly missed when she retires at the end of March, Warden Hilda MacDonald said at the start of Wednesday’s meeting. […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge work. Please follow the posted detour. Despite winter conditions, the ice on the Canard River at this location is not safe for snowmobile or foot traffic. Please avoid the area. County Road 50 will have lane restrictions between County Road […]
The 2024 Budget Book has been updated with all Council-approved changes and posted on the Budget and Finance page of the County of Essex website. The 2024 Budget includes $28.3 million for road rehabilitation projects, funding for additional paramedics and ambulances, funding for the new hospital reserve and investments in […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
Seasonal load limits on designated Essex County roads are in effect and will remain in place while signs are posted. Operators are advised to observe the 5 tonne per axle load restriction signs on county roads during this period. Roads with seasonal load limits are listed on Schedule K of County of […]
A draft interactive map of areas prone to flooding along coastlines in the Essex-Windsor region is now available for the public to view. The Shoreline Natural Hazard Mapping Update has been commissioned by the County of Essex in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority. It covers the shoreline areas […]
Warden Highlights County’s Road Repair and Rehabilitation Efforts The County of Essex is pouring significant resources into repairing and rehabilitating its road network, Warden Hilda MacDonald said in her opening remarks to council on Wednesday. In the 2024 Budget, Essex County Council has increased spending on its road construction program […]
Delegations from the County of Essex met recently with Ontario government officials to advocate on three issues of importance to the County of Essex and the region as a whole. The presentations were made in Toronto at the 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference, which was attended by more than […]
Warden Spotlights Black History Month and Paramedic Recruitment Campaign Warden Hilda MacDonald is encouraging residents to take part in local Black History Month events during February and spread the word about Essex-Windsor EMS’s new paramedic recruitment campaign. “This year’s Black History Month theme is ‘Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The intersection of County Road 9 and County Road 10 remains closed for bridge rehabilitation work. Please follow the posted detour. Despite winter conditions, the ice on the Canard River at this location is not safe for snowmobile or foot traffic. Please avoid the area. County Road 22 from County Road 25 to the Puce […]
Essex-Windsor EMS paramedic Teresa Coulter’s career path started on the pool deck and now she is reaching out to other young lifeguards to show them why their jobs are perfect springboards to her current job. “I think lifeguarding is a natural start for those interested in becoming a paramedic,” said […]
Warden Applauds Homelessness Hub Warming Centre Warden Hilda MacDonald praised staff and regional partners for opening a nighttime warming centre at the Essex County Homelessness Hub this week. The Homelessness Hub, a drop-in centre in Leamington, is opening its doors from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily to anyone in Essex County […]
Essex County Council on Wednesday approved a 2024 Budget that is fiscally responsible and maintains service levels despite inflationary pressures while making substantial investments in frontline health care, affordable housing and infrastructure to accommodate growth and improve the quality of life for residents. “We are preparing for growth by investing […]
The Essex County Homelessness Hub in Leamington is opening its doors for those who need a warm place to go at night. The drop-in centre – at 215 Talbot Street East in the South Essex Community Council (SECC) building – is now open from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. seven days a week as […]
Council Pays Tribute to Former Warden and Welcomes New HR Director Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald began Wednesday’s budget meeting by paying tribute to a former warden who died in December and welcoming the county’s new human resources director. Carl Davison, who passed away on Dec. 20 at the age […]
Essex County Council will meet on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM to deliberate the Essex County Budget for 2024. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2023-58, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, adopted […]
County of Essex offices will close at noon Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, and remain closed through Christmas and Boxing days, reopening on Wednesday, Dec. 27. They will close again at noon on Friday, Dec. 29, and remain closed through New Year’s Day, reopening Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Road emergencies and […]
Warden Extends Best Wishes for the Festive Season Warden Hilda MacDonald praised County of Essex employees for supporting a food drive for the Essex Area Food Bank and for their generous support of the holiday giving program run by the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation. Dozens of boxes of donated toys […]
County of Essex road crews are ready to roll as winter weather strikes and are reminding motorists to adjust their driving habits in snowy conditions and be patient and alert when encountering snow removal equipment. Winter travel calls for extra care even under normal weather conditions, but snow and ice […]
There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, which is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM. As permitted pursuant to By-law 2022-31, being a by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex, […]
The proposed 2024 Budget for the County of Essex is now available for review on the county’s website and in person at the Essex County Civic Centre. Alternative formats are also available upon request. Essex County Council will undertake deliberations and consider adoption of the proposed 2024 Budget on Wednesday, January 10, […]