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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, April 1, 2025 – After an illustrious career spanning over 26 years, Middlesex County Chief Administrative Officer William (Bill) Rayburn announced his retirement from the County on March 31, 2025. His remarkable journey in public administration has been marked by unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership and numerous achievements.

Coldstream Road will be closed at the tracks north of Vanneck Road (CR 38) for emergency CN Rail repairs from Thursday, March 27, 2025 until Monday, March 31, 2025 between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm.

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, March 25, 2025 – Today, County Council passed By-law #7322 to adopt the 2025 Budget of the County of Middlesex which will result in a tax rate increase of 4.1%. The 2025 Budget builds on the previous year’s foundation of fiscal accountability, reaffirming the County’s commitment to investing in and enhancing core services that are vital to our community, while recognizing the growing financial pressures on taxpayers due to provincial and federal policy decisions and geopolitical challenges.

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 is conducting a public transit survey to gather valuable feedback from residents on the Middlesex County Connect and Strathroy-Caradoc Inter-Community Transit routes serving municipalities in Middlesex County and surrounding areas.

Angels Childcare has been named the 2025 recipient of the LMLIP Welcoming Workplace Award for Middlesex County, recognizing its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and support for newcomers in the workforce.

Due to mild temperatures and forecasted rain, Middlesex County half-load restrictions will be in effect starting Monday, March 3, 2025 until further notice.

The County of Middlesex has added a submission to the Navigable Waters Registry pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for public comment as described herein.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, February 25, 2025 – This week, Middlesex County welcomed a delegation of local Cambodian government officials as part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Partnerships for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) project.