Municipality of Southwest Middlesex

05/28/2026

📣 Interested in home child care opportunities in our region?

The County of Middlesex is offering information sessions for residents who may be interested in becoming licensed home child care providers. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, meet local providers, and learn more about supporting families in your community.

See the details below and register today! 👇

Thinking about becoming a licensed home child care provider? 🧸

Join us for a Licensed Home Child Care Information Night to learn more about becoming a trusted home child care provider in your community.

You’ll have the chance to meet local providers, ask questions, and learn more about what’s involved.

In-Person Session
📅 June 4, 2026
📍 Strathroy Library, 34 Frank Street, Strathroy
⏰ 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Light refreshments will be provided. Children are welcome, with childminding available through EarlyON programming at the library.

Virtual Session
📅 June 16, 2026
💻 Virtual meeting link provided after registration
⏰ 6:30–7:30 p.m.

🔗Register today at: https://bit.ly/4wVft8d

05/26/2026

📣 Exciting Community Announcement! 📣

The Glencoe District Lions Club and The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex are proud to officially launch the Project 2000 Revitalization Campaign.

This community-driven project will modernize and refresh the Project 2000 pavilion and washroom facilities with accessibility upgrades, touchless fixtures, repairs, painting, and overall beautification improvements.

Originally built through community fundraising efforts led by the Lions Club in 2000, the facility has served residents, athletes, families, and visitors for more than 25 years and these upgrades will help ensure it continues to do so for years to come.

The Glencoe District Lions Club has committed a lead contribution of $20,000 toward the project, and community members, businesses, and organizations are invited to support the campaign through donations and sponsorship opportunities.

Learn more about the project and how to get involved:
www.southwestmiddlesex.ca/project2000

05/26/2026

🏡💧 Protect your home from basement flooding while helping strengthen our community’s stormwater system!

The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex is offering up to $1,500 through the Sump Pump & Backwater Valve Grant Program for eligible homeowners in Glencoe.

✔ Disconnect sump pumps from the sanitary sewer
✔ Install a backwater valve
✔ Reduce the risk of sewer backups during heavy rain

⏳ Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
📅 Application deadline: June 30, 2026

Learn more and apply today!

05/26/2026

🚨Notice of Joint Training🚨
The Southwest Middlesex Fire Department and Strathroy-Caradoc Fire Department (Melbourne and Mount Brydges Stations) are participating in a joint training exercise in Appin on Tuesday, May 26 from 7:00pm until 9:00 pm. There will be many fire trucks in town and we will be flowing water.
Joint training exercises are valuable educational tools for firefighters to improve cooperation with neighbouring departments to provide excellent service to our communities🚒

05/25/2026

📌 Reminder: The second installment of the Interim Tax Bill is due Thursday, May 28.

💳 Payment options include:
• Pre-authorized payment plans
• Cash
• Cheque
• Online banking
• E-transfer to [email protected]

If you have questions, please contact our finance team at the municipal office (519)287-2015.

Thank you!

05/22/2026

We still have sponsorship spots available for the 2026 swim season at the Southwest Middlesex Municipal Pool!

Community swim sponsorships help provide affordable summer fun for local families while giving businesses, organizations, families, and individuals a great opportunity to support the community and be recognized throughout the season.

Interested in becoming a swim sponsor?
Contact: [email protected]

05/21/2026

Council Meeting Highlights from the May 20, 2026 meeting have been posted to our website. Stay updated on key decision that impact you and your neighbourhood.

05/21/2026

Heads up! Thames Road (CR 8) will be temporarily closed May 25–26 for culvert replacement work. See details below. 👇

📣Service Update📣
🚧Road Closure - Thames Road
🗓 May 25 to 26

Thames Road (CR 8) will be closed between Longwoods Road and Switzer Drive from May 25 to 26 for a culvert replacement.

🗺Detour map: https://www.municipal511.ca/

📞Questions?
Please contact Middlesex County Central Garage at 519-471-2020

Municipality of Southwest Middlesex

05/21/2026

⭐Wardsville⭐

🚒Southwest Middlesex Fire fighters will be coming door-to-door on May 25, 2026 from 7pm-9pm🚒

We are sharing Smoke alarm and CO alarm information. We want all the citizens of our communities to be safe and informed regarding number of alarms required, testing and replacement information.
We have a limited number of alarms to trade. If your alarm is expired or within one year of expiration, we may be able to trade your old alarm for a new combination smoke/CO alarm.

Firefighters will be in uniform and our trucks will be in town.🚒

05/20/2026

Do you have experience in auditing, law, accounting, or governance? 📊⚖️

Your expertise can help strengthen election accountability. 💡

We’re seeking qualified individuals to join the Joint Middlesex County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee, supporting fair and transparent municipal elections throughout Middlesex County.
Apply today → https://www.middlesex.ca/audit-committee