Community News and Notices

Tree Removals Planned for Downtown Core

The Town of Kingsville would like to inform residents that we have marked several trees in our downtown core for removal after an Arborist determined they are becoming hazardous to the downtown core.  

When a landmark tree that will significantly alter the streetscape or natural features of the neighbourhood is scheduled for removal, we mark the tree with an “X” to give residents advanced warning. 

We plan to replace these trees immediately. The Town also plants two trees for each tree removed from...

Kingsville Welcomes South Essex Community Council to Lions Hall

The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce South Essex Community Council (SECC) has signed on to lease space at Lions Hall to expand youth programming and strengthen employment services. Council approved the agreement at its March 17, 2025, meeting.

“This is exciting news for the Town and South Essex Community Council,” said Chief Administrative Officer, John Norton. “The agreement helps them secure a larger venue in Kingsville so they can continue providing programs and services that support...

Have Your Say on Emergency Services

Kingsville is working on our Fire Strategic Plan 2040. Our goal is to identify strategies for managing heightened demands on the fire department as the community grows, and align services to meet community need. Visit our project page on HaveYourSayKingsville.ca to provide input on our current emergency service level and help inform future planning. 

Notice of Passing of By-Law Amendments Related to Building Heights Within The Main Street Corridor

Council passed on February 10, 2025:

• By-Law 04-2025: an amendment to the Official Plan of the Town of Kingsville
• By-Law 05-2025: an amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law for the Town of Kingsville

The purpose of the amendments is to enact changes to policies related to building heights within the Main Street Corridor.

We are now holding Council and Committee meetings at the Unico Hall Community Centre, 37 Beach Street.

Notice of Public Information Meeting – Review of the Areas Available for Development

Kingsville has initiated a review of the areas available for development (residential, commercial, industrial) to look at the adjustment and reallocation of lands within Kingsville, Cottam and Ruthven, which are identified in the 2024 County Official Plan for land use.

Why are we doing this?

• Under the Planning Act, municipalities must maintain lands to accommodate residential growth for a minimum of 15 years through residential intensification, redevelopment, and boundary adjustments.
• In keeping...