2021 Spring Forward

Reminder to Spring Forward

Reminder that clocks spring forward 1 hour on March 14, 2021.  This is the perfect time to change the batteries in your smoke  and carbon monoxide alarms and set reminders for monthly testing of these devices. 

New Online Building Permits

Apply for your Building Permit Online!                                  

The Municipality of West Elgin is pleased to offer residents, builders and the business community Cloudpermit - an online system to apply and track your building permits.  Building permit applications must be obtained through Google Chrome, Safari or Firefox.

The Cloudpermit building permit system allows...

Public Skating March

Public Skating 2-3 p.m. on Saturday

Adult Skating 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday 

Pre-Registration is required. Book online at https://forms.westelgin.net/Recreation-Forms/Public-Skate-Registration or call 519-785-0560 extension 200. 

Reduced Load Limits

Spring Load Restrictions in Effect

The warmer weather is telling us spring is near and that means reduced load limits come into effect.   Reduced loads on municipal roadways will be in effect from 12:00 am on March 1, 2021 until 11:59 pm April 30, 2021 (weather dependent).  Vehicles are restricted to a maximum of five (5) tonnes per axle on a majority of the roads during the spring thaw.  This is done to protect the road base from damage caused by wheel loads of heavy vehicles...

Elgin County Official Plan Review

Elgin County's Planner will be attending the Council Meeting March 11 to provide an overview of the County Official Plan Update and receive feedback. If you wish to provide feedback please contact clerk@westelgin.net for more information.