Oxford County releases Master Housing Strategy

Plan outlines steps to address Oxford’s shortage of affordable rental units and homes

 

Oxford County Council approved the Master Housing Strategy yesterday, committing the County to a long-term plan for addressing the housing supply shortage.

With data showing that much of the housing in Oxford County is unaffordable to its residents, the strategy primarily focuses on housing for households in the moderate income range, generally between $37,800 and $54,600, and those in “core housing need”...

Council this Week: Highlights from the Special Budget Meeting #2 agenda - 20221205

The second of Oxford County’s two special budget meetings takes place Monday, December 5 at 9:00 a.m. Download the agenda

This meeting includes:

• business plans and budgets for the Corporate Services, Council, CAO’s Office, Paramedic Services, Human Resources, and Community Planning departments;
• review of the Oxford County Library, General, and Court Security budgets;
• overall summary; and,
• pending budget adjustments.

Oxford County released the Draft 2023 Business Plan and Budget at the November 23...

Inaugural message from the Warden

Inaugural Address From the Oxford County Warden

Marcus Ryan (Mayor, Township of Zorra) was elected Oxford County Warden at the inaugural meeting of Council on November 23, 2022. Warden Marcus Ryan serves as head of County Council for the 2022-2026 council term.

The following excerpt is from taken from the Warden's inaugural address to Oxford County Council. 

 

 Read the Warden's inaugural address  

Warden Marcus Ryan

November 23, 2022

 

Thank you for this responsibility.

The...

Public Notice - New Well Supply - Village of Tavistock

Notice of Public Consultation Center #1 New Well Supply - Village of Tavistock Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study

Oxford County has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to explore potential opportunities for a new well supply to improve the security and supply of drinking water for the community.

 

What is the New Well Supply Study?

The Village of Tavistock currently receives water services from three wells located within the centre of...

Public Notice: Notice of Study Completion - Oxford County Cycling Master Plan

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study

Oxford County has completed the Cycling Master Plan (CMP) to:

• enhance its current cycling initiatives;
• identify opportunities for commuter cycling; and, 
• provide on-road connectivity to local cycling and off-road trail networks.

The County retained WSP Canada Group Limited, in partnership with Share the Road Cyclist Coalition, to prepare the Cycling Master Plan.

The CMP has identified a long term strategy for implementation of a primary and secondary...