Municipal offices close across Chatham-Kent

LONDON, ONT -- Chatham-Kent is closing municipal offices across the county effective immediately.

The move comes as the County works to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to consider the safety of the public and its staff.

This week Chatham-Kent had its first two cases confirmed.

The following centres will be closed until further notice:

• Municipal Centres in Blenheim
• Chatham (Civic Centre)
• Chatham ServiceOntario
• Dresden (including ServiceOntario)
• Ridgetown
• Tilbury and Wallaceburg
• Municipal Information Desks in Bothwell
• Thamesville and Wheatley
• Park Avenue Business Centre in Chatham

Only a few essential services will be deemed urgent and scheduled for in-person appointments.

Customers requesting urgent municipal services or information are required to call 519-360-1998 or email [e-mail].