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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.

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.

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

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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...

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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...

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Notice of Temporary Street Closure December 1, 2024

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic from 3:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024, for Santa’s Parade of Lights: 

• William Street from Waterloo Street to Martin Street
• Hillcrest Street from Delamere Ave to William Street
• Denison Street
• Lakeside Drive N from Martin Street to Lakeside Drive
• Lakeside Drive from Lakeside Drive N to Waterloo Street
• Veterans Drive from Waterloo Street to York Street  

Questions regarding this temporary street closure should be...

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Notice of Temporary Street Closure November 30 & December 1, 2024

Please be advised that the following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic from 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. daily on Saturday, November 30 & December 1, 2024, for the Winter Wander-Land event: 

• York Street between entrances to the York Street parking lot
• Southbound lane of Wellington Street from Downie Street to Market Place
• Market Place from Wellington Street to Downie Street 

Questions regarding this temporary street closure should be directed to the Events Coordinator at 519-271-0250, Ext. 286 during...

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