As a caring, growing and innovative community, the County works to plan ahead in all divisions, to meet the needs of residents. Plans, reports, and studies are completed in alignment with our Strategic Plan, which outlines the County's goals for the current term of Council.
Lambton County Council approved the County of Lambton Strategic Plan 2024-2027 at its meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
| Accessibility Plan |
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The County of Lambton's Accessibility Plan was developed in partnership with its Accessibility Advisory Committee. It identifies barriers in areas such as social housing units, departmental programming and communication practices. Copies of the County of Lambton Accessibility Plan are also available, upon request, in large print. Call 519 344-2062 ext. 2013 to receive an alternate copy. The County of Lambton's Accessibility Plan:
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| Community Safety & Well-Being Plan |
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People and organizations are working together to tackle family violence, mental health and addictions, and systemic discrimination. Together, we'll make a difference. Residents in Lambton County struggle to thrive due to family violence, mental health and addictions issues and systemic discrimination. Over the next 4 years, Lambton County’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (2022-2025) will help us address these challenges collectively. This plan, with its focus on community support that promotes equity, inclusion and health and wellness, can be transformational for our community. At its foundation, the plan will work to build a culture of fairness, equity, and access to opportunity where individuals and families are able to meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income and social and cultural expression. |
| Corporate Clean Air Plan |
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The Corporate Clean Air Plan was created and adopted by Lambton County Council in 2008, and revised in 2018. The purpose of the Clean Air Plan is to reduce emissions of harmful greenhouse gases (GHG's) into the air, to alleviate health and environmental impacts associated with air pollution and climate change in our community. The primary goal is to improve the health and quality of life of residents in Lambton County by reducing the amount of air pollution released through sustainable municipal actions. |
| Corporate Climate Change Strategy |
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The Corporate Climate Change Strategy was created and adopted by Lambton County Council in 2024. The Corporate Climate Change Strategy builds on previous environmental stewardship and sustainability work undertaken by the County, and identifies four Strategic Directions that will guide the County of Lambton in reasonably reducing its environmental impact, including greenhouse gas emissions, in its operations, while also potentially realizing enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings. |
| Integrated Community Sustainability Plan |
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The County of Lambton and the growing Lambton community have a strong record of ongoing sustainable development. You can find examples of a number of local initiatives that fall under the six principles of sustainability in the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. |
| Intelligent Sarnia-Lambton Strategic Plan |
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The Intelligent Sarnia-Lambton Strategic Plan offers the opportunity for municipalities, institutions, industries, businesses and residents in Sarnia-Lambton to work in synergy to achieve the common goal of becoming a leading intelligent community and ensuring continued prosperity. |
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Municipal Modernization Program |
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In 2019, the Ontario Government launched the Municipal Modernization Program and committed $125 million over four years to help small and rural municipalities modernize service delivery and identify new ways to be more efficient and effective. The projects approved for funding under the Municipal Modernization Program will support the County's efforts to conduct service delivery reviews and find efficiencies or implement a range of projects. Approved ProjectsCorporate Services, Finance, and Social Services DivisionsCultural Services DivisionFinance DivisionFinance and Corporate Services DivisionsLong-Term Care Division
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Cultural Services
Cultural Plan |
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Cultural Services Annual Reports |
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The County of Lambton's Cultural Services Division releases an annual report that highlights statistics, projects and achievements for the past year. 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report |
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Cultural Services Strategic Plan |
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| View the Cultural Services Strategic Plan: 2022 - 2026 | ||||
Gallery Lambton - TCI Study |
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The purpose of the TCI Study was to evaluate the potential for a new and improved public art gallery in order to better meet the needs of County residents and future visitors. |
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Gallery Site Assessment - SNC Lavalin Pro Fac Report |
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| View the Gallery Site Assessment | ||||
Library Strategic Capacity Plan |
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In the summer of 2013, Lambton County Library engaged Pillar Consulting & Advisory Services to develop its Library Strategic Capacity Plan. The consulting team was directed to research best practices in community-led librarianship and determine how the model could be applied in the County of Lambton. |
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Library Joint Facilities Review |
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In 2022, Lambton County Library engaged Monteith Brown Planning Consultants to conduct the Joint Library Facilities Review (JLFR). This comprehensive assessment aims to determine the library space needed to meet community requirements until 2031. The JLFR explores both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of space, evaluates the feasibility of a shared facility model with municipalities, and outlines actionable steps for optimizing existing libraries. |
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Museums Strategic Plan |
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The Museums Strategic Plan establishes a clear vision for Lambton Heritage Museum, Oil Museum of Canada, and Lambton County Archives and reflects the County's needs, assets, constraints and ambitions. |
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Oil Heritage Study |
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The Village of Oil Springs and the Township of Enniskillen, in partnership with the County of Lambton, undertook a study to help the notable areas within their municipalities achieve the status of an Ontario Heritage Conservation District. This designation is achieved through Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and would preserve heritage structures and industrial archaeological sites. To achieve this goal, the municipalities worked with local landowners and local historians to produce research and a report. Consultants, including representatives from MHBC Planning, Historical Research Limited and George Robb Architect, undertook a comprehensive inventory of the scale and scope of the resources. The Oil Heritage Conservation District Plan was adopted by Lambton County Council on November 24, 2010. The final plan is posted below. Questions regarding any of the documents can be directed to: Andrew Meyer, General Manager, Cultural Services Division
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TICCIH International Oil Heritage Conference Report |
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The International Committee for the Conservation of Industrial Heritage (TICCIH) partnered with Fairbank Oil Fields and The County of Lambton to host a three-day conference in Sarnia and Oil Springs in August of 2022. This conference brought together international heritage and oil experts, historians, preservationists and representatives of conservation agencies, to discuss the most significant infrastructure, built heritage and landscapes related to worldwide petroleum production, and to consider the best ways to recognize and safeguard it. |
Infrastructure & Development
| Asset Management Plan |
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Lambton County Council approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan at its meeting on November 6, 2024. |
| Emergency Response Plan |
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The County's Emergency Response Plan was approved by County Council on November 6, 2019, under By-law 37 of 2019. |
| Land Management Plan |
| Visit the Managed Lands page for information on the County's Land Management Plan. |
Public Health
| Community Health Study |
| In early 2007, a meeting of community leaders and stakeholders took place and it was agreed that a study of the health effects associated with exposure to environmental emissions is a public health priority. To learn more about the Community Health Study, visit the Lambton Public Health website. |
| Emergency Medical Services Master Plan |
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The Lambton Emergency Medical Services Master Plan 2024-2028 was presented to County Council in November 2023. |
| Public Health Strategic Plan |
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Grounded in Lambton Public Health's mission, informed by interest-holder input, and responsive to emerging needs and opportunities, the 2025-2029 strategic plan focuses on four key areas of effort. |
Social Services
| Child Care and Early Years Service System Plan |
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The Child Care and Early Years’ Service System Plan for 2024-2028 sets the path for how Lambton County will continue to build and grow an early years and child care system that is responsive to the current and future needs of children and families in Lambton County. |
| Housing and Homelessness Plan |
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The County of Lambton's Housing and Homelessness Plan will provide the foundation for the consolidation of housing and homelessness programs currently administered by the Housing Services and the Social Planning and Children's Services Departments. Plans will provide the foundation for the consolidation of housing and homelessness programs currently administered by the Housing Services and the Social Planning and Children's Services Departments. View the Housing and Homelessness Plan |
| Social Services Division Service Delivery Review |
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In 2020, the Social Services Division worked with KPMG to undertake a review of the administrative processes for the delivery of Social Services. This service review required participation from Social Services Division staff from all departments, and involved the following elements:
The results from the KPMG service review highlight many positive aspects of the County’s delivery of Social Services. It also highlights areas where efficiencies may be achieved, and staff will work to adopt and implement the same. The Service Review summary is an excellent tool and provides opportunities for discussion around potential courses of action to address some shortcomings and contribute to an overall, more efficient and cost effective work flow. |
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Supportive and Affordable Housing Strategic Development Plan |
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In 2024, Flourish Affordable Housing Communities developed the Supportive and Affordable Housing Strategic Development Plan, a multi-year strategic development plan to address the supportive and affordable housing crisis in Lambton County. The Plan was endorsed by Lambton County Council on February 7, 2024. Supportive and Affordable Housing Strategic Development Plan An update report was presented to County Council on June 4, 2025. It provides an update on the Supportive and Affordable Housing Strategic Development Plan, reflecting on progress to date and outlining how sites and resources can be best used moving forward. Supportive and Affordable Housing Strategic Development Plan Update Report |
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