County of Peterborough

Community Care Peterborough is gathering feedback on possible new transit services in Peterborough County. Community members can complete the survey by July 10, 2026, and attend an open house on June 25, 2026, at the Douro Community Centre.

For more information, read the full news posting on the Township's website. 

The 2026 Garbage to Garden Program helps residents reduce household waste by composting organic materials at home. Participants can apply to receive a composter or digester, with delivery, installation, and on-site training provided by Peterborough County's Waste Management team. The program offers a simple and convenient way to divert organics from landfill while creating nutrient-rich compost for use in gardens and landscaping.

Peterborough County (County) is undertaking a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Study for the Lakefield Area Road Network.

As part of this study, the County is will be hosting another Public Information Centre (PIC) from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 on Wednesday May 27, 2026, to present and gather feedback on the findings of the study. 

Peterborough County has opened a survey requesting feedback from Douro-Dummer business owners on the Lakefield Transportation Master Plan. 

The County of Peterborough will be completing guiderail installation work at several locations within the Township of Douro-Dummer between November 17, 2025 and December 19, 2025. 

Work may occur at any time during the installation window and will take approximately one full day to complete.

The County of Peterborough (County) are undertaking a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Study for the Lakefield area road network.