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Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Error - Update

As advised on Tuesday, Nov. 26, there was a City error in processing the December 1 withdrawals for people who opt for the monthly property tax payment plan.

Why did this happen?

There was an error in posting the payment to our bank in which the incorrect payment date was entered. This was a human error by staff, and while we have reviews and controls in place, they are not infallible.

How is the City ensuring that this doesn’t happen again?

This is not a common error, and we have strong internal...

Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Error

The City of Stratford is aware of an error that has resulted in an early withdrawal of pre-authorized tax payments scheduled for December 1.

We are investigating this matter, but want to apologize to anyone affected by this error.

The City will work with affected property owners but ask for your patience as we work through this. 

If you experience a returned property tax payment through your financial institution, please contact our office at 519-271-0250 extension 5212 to make alternate...

Notice of Public Meeting - Proposed Draft Amendment to Building By-law 112-2005

Notice of Public Meeting to consider the Proposed Draft Amendment to the Building By-law 112-2005, as amended, including Fee Schedule “A”

Stratford City Council will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers to hear all interested persons with respect to the draft amendment to the Building By-law 112-2005, as amended, including Fee Schedule “A”.

The purpose of the draft amendment to the Building By-law is to inform the public, builders, designers and...

Notice of Completion-Preliminary Design Class EA Study-Highway 7/8, Rd 111 Intersection Improvements

From the Province of Ontario:

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study Highway 7/8 and Road 111 Intersection Improvements (GWP 3083-21-00)

THE PROJECT

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained Egis (formerly McIntosh Perry) to undertake the Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the Highway 7/8 and Road 111 intersection improvements, located in the Township of Perth East, at the boundary of Perth East and...

Canada Post Strike - Impacts on Mail to and from City of Stratford

Mail service to and from the City of Stratford will be interrupted or delayed as a result of the Canada Post strike.

MAIL FROM THE CITY OF STRATFORD:

If you are expecting a payment from the City of Stratford and do NOT have Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) set up, your cheque will be processed in regular fashion and will be available for pickup at the main floor reception desk at City Hall (1 Wellington Street) on Wednesday, Nov. 20. 

We will hold any cheques that have not been picked up on...