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  • Construction and Road Closure Update: July 30th, 2020

    County Road 2. will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 1 and Big Creek Road starting May 4 for 4 months for bridge rehabilitation.

  • Job Posting – Home Visitor, Home Support (Housing with Supports)

    The County of Essex is seeking a permanent, full-time Home Visitor, Home Support for its Housing with Supports program. To apply for this position, please visit our.

  • Statement from Essex County Warden Gary McNamara

    We learned today from Ontario Premier Doug Ford that Windsor-Essex will not be moving to Stage 3, leaving us the only region in the province remaining in Stage 2. I understand that this is frustrating news for so many small businesses who are struggling to make ends meet and also for residents who desperately long for some sense of normalcy in these disquieting times.

  • Bruce Power to support Essex County in fight against COVID-19 with donation of PPE

    Bruce Power announced today it is contributing to initiatives from the Province of Ontario, the Western Wardens Caucus and other organizations in support of Essex County in its fight against COVID-19. The company will donate 20,000 masks and a quantity of hand sanitizer, and through the Ontario Ministry of Health, is also offering use of its mobile 50-bed pop-up hospital which has been at the ready to support rural communities throughout the current crisis.

  • Construction and Road Closure Update, June 25th , 2020

    County Road 2. will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 1 and Big Creek Road starting May 4 for 4 months for bridge rehabilitation.

  • Job Posting – Senior Planner

    The County of Essex is seeking a permanent, full-time, Senior Planner. To apply for this position, please visit the.

  • Construction and Road Closure Update: June 19th, 2020

    County Road 2. will be closed (bridge out) between County Road 1 and Big Creek Road starting May 4 for 4 months for bridge rehabilitation.

  • SWIFT Announces $12.8 Million RFP to Bring High-Speed Internet to More Essex County Residents

    Essex County residents will soon have greater access to faster, reliable internet services thanks to a $12. 8 million RFP for the expansion of broadband access announced Wednesday by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology or SWIFT. “We are thrilled with this announcement today, as the dedicated work of SWIFT is beginning to take shape in Essex County, ensuring residents and businesses will be provided access to fast and quality internet services,” said Essex County Warden Gary McNamara.

  • Online Public Information Centre Launched for Highway 3 Study

    An Online Public Information Centre is being set up for the public to provide input on the province’s Highway 3 Widening and Safety Enhancements Study. Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation has engaged GHD to complete a study for improving Highway 3 from Essex to Leamington.

  • 2020-06-17 Essex County Council Regular Meeting Notice

    There will be a meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM. .