Join the Conversation: 2026 Aylmer Budget Planning

Businesses are free to locate where they desire. While the Town promotes welcoming businesses in general, it does not invite or approach them specifically.

When a business appears before Council, they are typically requesting approval of a planning application (zoning change, severance, minor variance). These businesses are not asking permission to locate in Aylmer.

Thanks to our staff who wear many hats and work together to apply for grants, the Town has been the successful recipient of:

• Seniors Community Grant 
• Fire Protection Grant Program
• Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund
• Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund
• Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada Fund
• Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada
• Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund 

The Town does not have a dedicated position for grant acquisition however our Legislative Services Coordinator typically serves as the point person for grant applications, coordinating with various departments to ensure the submission is relevant, complete, and submitted on time.

Although the Town does not offer a 12-month payment plan, you may be interested in signing up for a Pre-Authorized Payment Plan that withdraws your property tax payments on a 10-month plan.

Contact us today for more information about 10-month Pre-Authorized Plans or visit www.aylmer.ca/pap-plan to sign up!

The Town of Aylmer and the Township of Malahide are actively meeting to discuss and negotiate which lands could officially become part of Aylmer.

If both municipalities can reach an agreement, a draft boundary change agreement will be prepared which will outline timelines and responsibilities for both sides.

Stay tuned for more updates as this progresses.

The property that was levelled in 2023 by a fire remains privately owned, which means decisions about development are up to the owner.

The idea of adding some greenery or public seating has been shared with the Parks and Beautification Advisory Committee for consideration. Any potential enhancements would need to respect private property rights.

We understand that traffic congestion can be frustrating.

Talbot Street (Highway 3) is a provincially managed road, not a municipal one.

Building a bypass is a major infrastructure project that involves years of planning, environmental assessments, engineering studies, and significant funding - usually led by the Province, not the Town.

Town staff are exploring a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program. This involves humanely trapping feral cats, spaying or neutering them, and then returning them to their original location. This helps prevent overpopulation while allowing the cats to live out their natural lives without reproducing.

Costs and implementation options will be presented for consideration during the 2026 budget deliberations.

The Town has developed a 10-Year Capital Plan Map and Sidewalk Map to guide these improvements.

These long-term plans help ensure we make the best use of available budgets and maximize the life of our infrastructure.

Wondering when your road or sidewalk is scheduled for work?

Check out the maps on our website for timelines and priorities.

Aylmer Capital Project Map

Aylmer Sidewalk Plan Map

While municipalities don’t directly manage health care, some members of Aylmer Council, including the Mayor, serve on a dedicated committee working to address physician recruitment and retention.

Advocacy efforts are underway at both the Elgin County level and the provincial level, as we continue to push for long-term solutions to the doctor shortage.

Yard waste and brush can be disposed of year round in the following ways:

• Each residential unit is permitted a total of three untagged bags of garbage once weekly. One of these untagged bags can be yard waste. Yard waste must be in a biodegradable bag.
• You may also set an unlimited number of yard waste bags with bag tags on each one at the curb for regular collection.
• Aylmer residents are permitted to use the St. Thomas Community Recycling Centre, 330 South Edgeware Road, St. Thomas