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Last week, Middlesex County celebrated a major construction milestone with a “topping off” ceremony at the site of the new Middlesex County Governance and Administration Building, marking the completion of the facility’s structural steel framework.

Council Highlights is an informal summary of selected actions taken by Middlesex County Council or Committee of the Whole at business meetings. The Council Highlights are not an official record of County Council proceedings. To view official agendas and minutes, please visit Council Meetings and Minutes.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, January 13, 2026 – Today, County Council passed By-law 7389 to adopt the 2026 Budget of the County of Middlesex, which will result in a 3.87% increase to the tax levy. The 2026 Budget reflects careful planning to balance community needs with responsible financial management while investing in the services, infrastructure, and programs residents rely on every day.

Middlesex County is pleased to announce that it has received provincial approval for up to $3.4 million in funding through the Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF) to support the continued operation and optimization of Middlesex County Connect inter-community transit services through March 2030.

Council Highlights is an informal summary of selected actions taken by Middlesex County Council or Committee of the Whole at business meetings. The Council Highlights are not an official record of County Council proceedings. To view official agendas and minutes, please visit Council Meetings and Minutes.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY on November 27, 2025: During the Middlesex County Council Inaugural meeting today, Sue Clarke, Mayor of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, was elected Warden of Middlesex County for the 2025/2026 term.

Middlesex County is proud to announce that County Engineer Chris Traini has been awarded the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Order of Merit, the highest honour the MEA can bestow upon a member. The award was presented at the 2025 MEA Annual General Meeting and Conference, held this year in London, Ontario.

Middlesex County celebrated exceptional community service and leadership at this year’s Warden’s Banquet, held last Saturday in Ailsa Craig in honour of Warden Brian Ropp. As part of the evening’s tradition, Warden Ropp selected several individuals and organizations to be recognized on the 2025 Honour Roll for their outstanding contributions to the community.

Council Highlights is an informal summary of selected actions taken by Middlesex County Council or Committee of the Whole at business meetings. The Council Highlights are not an official record of County Council proceedings. To view official agendas and minutes, please visit Council Meetings and Minutes.

Middlesex County was pleased to welcome five high school students from across the County as “Warden for a Day” on November 4, 2025. The initiative offered an engaging, hands-on opportunity for local students to experience municipal government in action and learn about the important role County Council plays in supporting Middlesex communities.