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Woodstock · Taxes & spending
Woodstock approved an $88.14 million operating budget in March. Its 6.99% budget increase and 4.11% residential City tax-rate increase measure different things.
At a glance
City component only; not the change to every combined tax bill.
Woodstock · Roads & infrastructure
The June 2026 asset-management progress report estimates an annual infrastructure funding gap of $12.35 million, compared with $10.88 million in the prior model.
The issue, explained
Nearly half of the modelled annual renewal need remains unfunded.
Approximately $26m need; $13.65m is calculated as need less the reported gap. Models across municipalities use different scopes.
Woodstock · Downtown & business
The City identifies downtown streetscape phases one and two as complete, at an approximate combined cost of $5.7 million.
Woodstock · Children & recreation
The North Woodstock recreation project is a major choice about service capacity and long-term affordability.
Woodstock · Housing
Woodstock’s Social Well-Being Task Force brings the City together with County and community partners, including an encampment-response team.
Woodstock · Growth & planning
Woodstock’s boundary project page still describes draft-stage consultations, while Norwich’s adopted January 2026 minutes acknowledge correspondence about a Minister’s restructuring order.
Woodstock · Public services
September 3 Council highlights report approval of Administrative Monetary Penalties bylaws, with implementation anticipated in the first half of 2027.
Woodstock · Housing
A notice for Crestone’s 125 Huron Street proposal schedules Oxford’s Land Division Committee to hear consent applications B26-34/35-8 on October 1, 2026.
Woodstock · Housing
Oxford County completed its purchase of the former YMCA at 808 Dundas on May 29, 2026.
The issue, explained
Buying a building and running the service are separate costs.
Woodstock · Downtown & business
Woodstock changed downtown parking in August 2026.
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