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Notice of Public Consultation Centre: Oxford County Proposed Backflow Prevention By-law

Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 02:00 PM

Oxford County is seeking feedback on a proposed Backflow Prevention Program (BPP). The BPP will further protect the municipal drinking water from potential contamination (backflow event) by private side businesses and properties that are connected to the water distribution system. Backflow events can significantly impact residents, businesses, water quality and pose a health risk to consumers. Implementing a BPP will further strengthen the multi-barrier approach the County uses to protect its...

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New Year, Same Great Library!

Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2023 02:10 PM

Happy New Year! Did you make a New Years resolution? Or have you been meaning to check out more of the wonderful resources available to you with your Oxford County Library? Here's a list of eight resources to help get your 2023 off to the right start:

1. Checkout the latest bestselling eBooks on Axis360. If you've been meaning to read more but you're tired of the wait times on Libby, check out Axis360, our no holds, luck day eBook collection. On Axis360, you can check out two titles at a time for...

Significant Weather Event - Snow plows pulled off County roads (Dec 23)

Posted on Friday, December 23, 2022 05:49 PM

December 24, 2022 - 10: 30 a.m.  - Update Oxford County snow plows have been clearing County (rural) roads throughout the morning. Roads remain icy: please avoid travel if possible. Visibility is near zero on some County roads and there is heavy snow drifting in the Drumbo area. If you must travel, go slow, make sure all your lights are on, and pack a winter vehicle emergency kit.  If you are driving behind a snow plow, stay back, be patient, and don’t try to pass. Plowing creates a...

Oxford County releases Master Housing Strategy

Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2022 01:53 PM

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

Posted on Monday, December 05, 2022 09:00 AM

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...