Public Notices

The Municipality of Brockton is seeking feedback to assist with preparation of the 2026 Budget. Read our News Post for more information.

The Chief Fire Official for Brockton has lifted the partial open air burn ban as of 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The partial burn ban was issued on August 11, 2025 due to recent extreme temperatures and a lack of rainfall.

Agricultural, brush, and derelict building burn permits can now resume. Recreational fires (for cooking and warmth) can also continue, in compliance with Brockton’s Open Air Burn By-Law 2017-034.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining public safety.

Due to increased water usage, the Municipality of Brockton is reminding residents of By-Law 2005-23: Being a By-Law to Restrict the Use of Municipal Water Supply By Limiting The Times Permitted to Water Gardens or Lawns. 

Watering Schedule:

•    Even-numbered civic addresses: Permitted to water on even-numbered calendar days between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
•    Odd-numbered civic addresses: Permitted to water on odd-numbered calendar days between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
•    Automatic watering systems: May operate any day, but only between 2:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Residents are also asked to be mindful of their overall daily water consumption to help conserve water supply and reduce the strain on the municipal system.

Brockton, ON, August 12, 2025 – This year’s winner of the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is Chloe Rands of Allenford, who is currently studying Environmental Technology at Centennial College in Toronto. Open our News Post to read the full Press Release.

The Chief Fire Official for the Municipality of Brockton has issued a partial ban on open air fires (agricultural, brush, and derelict buildings) until further notice due to recent extreme temperatures and a lack of rainfall. This partial ban takes effect immediately, and agricultural, brush, and derelict building burn permits are suspended until further notice.

Recreational fires (for cooking and warmth) are still permitted to continue, in compliance with Brockton’s Open Air Burn By-Law 2017-034.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining public safety.

The Municipal Office, Brockton Child Care Centre, and Community Services Department (Parks and Recreation) Administration Office will be closed on Monday, August 4, 2025 for Civic Holiday. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Council and staff wish you a safe and happy long weekend!

The Municipality of Brockton is seeking feedback to assist with preparation of the 2026 Budget. Read our News Post for more information.