Service Disruptions

The Municipality of Brockton is closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in recognition of Remembrance Day, and our office reopens on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. 

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 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!

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. 

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 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.

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!