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The Council of the Municipality of Brockton met on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Bruce County Council Chambers (30 Park Street, Walkerton) and electronically on Zoom Video Conferencing and livestreamed to the Municipality of Brockton's Agenda Management Software, eSCRIBE. Read the News Post to view Highlights from the meetings.

As of October 14, 2025, Canada Post in Walkerton is currently open (subject to a possible rotating strike), and the Municipality has now mailed Utility (Water) Bills to residents. The utility (water) bill due date of October 31st remains in effect. Residents can also still obtain their bill in-person at the Municipal Office, or by emailing or calling staff. Residents can pay bills by debit, cheque or cash at the Municipal Office, drop off payments to the Municipal Office Drop Box, or sign up for online payments through their banking institution. Visit our Pay a Utility Bill webpage for further instructions on our online payment services. 

The agenda for the Municipality of Brockton Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. is available on our Current Council Meeting Agenda webpage. This meeting will be conducted at the Bruce County Council Chambers (30 Park Street, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0) and electronically on Zoom Video Conferencing and livestreamed to the Municipality's Agenda Management Software, eSCRIBE. Read the News Post for more information on how to access the meeting.

The Municipal Office, Community Services (Parks and Recreation) Administrative Office, and Brockton Child Care Centre are closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 in recognition of Thanksgiving Day. Our offices reopen on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Staff and Council wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend!

The October 2025 Edition of the Brockton Buzz Newsletter is available on our website at Brockton.ca/Buzz. Read the News Post for more information on the content included in this month's newsletter.

A reminder that the Municipal Office located at 100 Scott Street, Walkerton remains open for service during the Canada Post strike. Residents who do not feel comfortable visiting the Municipal Office during the Canada Post strike can contact staff by email or phone, drop-off documentation and/or payments to our Municipal Office Drop-Off box which is checked regularly by staff. Utility (Water) Bills are available to pick up at the Municipal Office during the Canada Post strike. The utility (water) bill due date of October 31st remains in effect. 

Brockton, ON, October 6, 2025 – The Municipality of Brockton is pleased to announce the adoption of new community logos for the hamlets of Cargill, Chepstow, and Elmwood, marking the completion of the Settlement Area Branding Project. These new designs reflect the unique identity, history, and spirit of each community. The logos were selected following two rounds of public voting held throughout the spring and summer. Based on feedback and strong community participation, Brockton Council officially approved the winning designs at its meeting on August 12, 2025. Access the full Media Release through this News Post.

The Municipality of Brockton encourages residents that are currently enrolled in Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) plans to contact the Municipality of Brockton prior to December 12, 2025 to obtain your PAP amounts for December 2025 and predicted 2026 PAP amounts. The Municipality can be contacted in-person at 100 Scott Street, Walkerton, or by calling 519-881-2223 x 139, or by emailing our Tax Department. Due to the ongoing Canada Postal Strike, the Municipality will not be sending letters to residents to inform them of these PAP amounts.

Please read our news post for more information. 

The Municipal Office located at 100 Scott Street, Walkerton remains open for service during the Canada Post strike that has started today, September 26, 2025. Residents who do not feel comfortable visiting the Municipal Office during the Canada Post strike can contact staff by email or phone, drop-off documentation and/or payments to our Municipal Office Drop-Off box which is checked regularly by staff.

The upcoming tax due date and utility (water) bill due date of September 30, 2025 remains in effect.

Please read our news post for more information. 

The Council of the Municipality of Brockton met on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 for two meetings held at the Bruce County Council Chambers (30 Park Street, Walkerton) and electronically on Zoom Video Conferencing and livestreamed to the Municipality of Brockton's Agenda Management Software, eSCRIBE. Read the News Post to view Highlights from the meetings.