Holiday hours for County services - 2023

Holiday hours will impact administrative offices for the Oxford County Administration Building, Human (Social) Services, and Provincial Offences Administration Building (POA)

Please note the following changes to regular operating hours that are in effect from December 25, 2023 to January 1, 2024.

For regular operating hours, please visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/connect. If you have an after-hours emergency, call 1-800-755-0394 and listen for instructions for emergency calls.

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The Town of Ingersoll and Oxford County enter into new engineering construction agreement

The Town of Ingersoll and Oxford County “growing stronger together” through new engineering construction agreement

Ingersoll, ON December 14, 2023 – The Town of Ingersoll and Oxford County have formalized a new partnership agreement for engineering services that will ensure coordinated, cost-effective and reliable construction projects in Ingersoll.

Effective January 1, 2024, the new Engineering and Construction Agreement between the Town and the County focuses on progressive management of...

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Oxford County approves 2024 Business Plan and Budget

Key investments include affordable housing, homelessness response, community paramedicine, long-term care, and investment in public works infrastructure

Oxford County Council approved the 2024 Business Plan and Budget today, authorizing a general tax levy (the amount to be paid through taxation) of $82.6 million, a 16.7% increase over 2023.

Based on the MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) average current value assessment of a single family detached residential home in Oxford County,...

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Don’t let your holidays go to waste

Choose gift wrap options that are easily recycled

During the holidays, gift wrap and excess packaging can have a significant environmental impact. Residents can make a difference by choosing products with minimal packaging and gift wrap options that are easily recycled.

Follow these simple steps for recycling this holiday season:

• Remove all tape, plastic film, twist ties and other objects before recycling cardboard packaging.
• Break down, flatten and bundle all cardboard boxes, with bundles no...

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Council this Week: Highlights from the December 13 County Council agenda - 20231213

Election of Deputy Warden, 2024 Business Plan and Budget, and more

County Council meetings are broadcast live at www.oxfordcounty.ca/livestream. To download the full agenda or view past recordings of council meetings, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/council.

County Council will elect a new Deputy Warden on December 13 for a one-year term. The election of the Deputy Warden, who assumes the responsibilities of the Warden if absent, is decided before the start of each new year in a...

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