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Important MessageCurbside Textile/Clothing Recycling Program ends March 31,2025. Click here for more information.

 

Service Interruption Update – March 28 – Zone 8: Due to road conditions the following road will not be able to have their garbage and green cart collected today: Fisher Dr., Brookfield. There will be double collection allowed during your next collection cycle.

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Colchester Waste Resource ManagementColchester CleanColchester Clean is a 2-week event planned by the Colchester Waste Reduction Team. The event will include participation from individuals, community groups, schools, sports teams, and local businesses.

icon of paper, pencil and a checkmarkOnline PermitsOur new permit system is available for all municipal permits including; building, development, sewer, driveway, frontage culvert, water, solar, and demolition permits along with civic numbers and sign requests.

icons of Colchester CountyTourism Marketing LevyLearn more about the Tourism Marketing Levy, which mandates all accommodation providers in the region to collect and remit a 3% levy on all accommodations sold to overnight visitors within Truro, Stewiacke, Millbrook, and Colchester County.

briefcase and magnifying glassWork With Us!Interested in a career with the Municipality of Colchester? Browse our current job opportunities and apply for job vacancies here.

Road MaintenanceWho Maintains My Road?Explore our new road mapping application to learn who maintains your road. Search by civic number, Parcel Identifier (PID Number), or street name.

Plan It Planning Strategy ProjectPlanning the FutureThe Municipality of Colchester has launched Plan It Colchester - a project to develop a County-Wide Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw. Find out how you can share your thoughts on Colchester's future!

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sneaker with step into spring textStep Into SpringColchester Recreation is excited to bring back the Step Into Spring walking challenge, starting March 31, 2025! This program encourages everyone in the Colchester communities to get active and embrace the fresh energy of spring.

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Fundy Discovery SiteFundy Discovery SiteFundy Discovery Site is one of the most convenient and accessible places to experience the incredible tidal phenomena of Canada’s Bay of Fundy – home to the highest tides on Earth!

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • Council CommitteeThu. 10 Apr, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 24 Apr, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Presentations MeetingTue. 6 May, 2025 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 15 May, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • CouncilTue. 27 May, 2025 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Presentations MeetingTue. 3 Jun, 2025 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
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Latest News

  • One and Half Ton (2) - 2025/26 WWC

    One and Half Ton (2) - 2025 26 WWC - Closing Tuesday, April 22 2025 @ 3:00pm

  • Notice of Approval: Ainslee Lane, Valley

    TAKE NOTICE that the council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on March 20, 2025, approved amendments to an existing Development Agreement on PID# 20331225, Ainslee Lane (Lot F1-2 - Private Lane) off Pictou Road,

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  • Notice of Approval: 149-151 Pictou Road, Bible Hill

    TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on March 20, 2025, approved amendments to the Central Colchester Land Use By-law. The amendments are for a rezoning on PID# 20440491, 149-151 Pictou

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  • Joint Regional Transit Feasibility Study

    Town of Truro and Municipality of Colchester Announce Joint Regional Transit Feasibility Study

    Truro, NS – March 20, 2025 – The Municipality of the County of Colchester and the Town of Truro are pleased to announce the launch of a collaborative

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  • Public Notice: Closure of Lower Truro Spring

    Public Notice: Closure of Lower Truro Spring

    The Municipality has made the difficult decision to decommission the Lower Truro Spring due to health, safety, and liability concerns. While traffic issues and occasional altercations at the site have been factors, the primary issue is that the

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  • Notice - Special Council Meeting March 20, 2025

    Notice - Special Council Meeting March 20, 2025

    A Special Session of Municipal Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2024, beginning at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be conducted both in-person in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro,

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  • pdf Colchester MPS DRAFT
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  • pdf Regional Accessibility Plan 2025 2028 (Plain Language Summary)
  • pdf Regional Accessibility Plan 2025 2028
  • pdf Council Minutes 02 27 25
  • pdf One and Half Ton (2) - 2025 26 WWC
  • pdf DRAFT LUB Schedule 'A' Zoning Map Insets
  • pdf Colchester Schedule 'B' Environmental Overlays Insets
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Truro, NS B2N 3Z5
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