Voting for the 2026 Municipality of Brighton Municipal Election is NOW OPEN!

Visit our online voting platform to cast your vote here: https://brighton.simplyvoting.com/. 

Enter the PIN on your Voter Information Letter (VIL) and your Date of Birth to access your ballot. VILs were sent to voters in the mail in early October.

The voting period runs form October 19 at 10:00 a.m. to October 26 (Election Day) at 8:00 p.m.

Need assistance? The Clerks Department is available by email at clerks@brighton.ca, by phone at 613 475 0670 ext. 209 and in-person at our Election Help Centres (click here for details).

Applications for the Community Grants in Aid Program Open Until October 31, 2026

Do you have a program, event, or project that benefits Brighton residents? The Municipality of Brighton’s Community Grants in Aid Program provides funding to support the important work of local not-for-profit organizations and community groups.

Applications close October 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Please note that the application deadline is extended this year to accommodate the 2026 Election period.

Learn more and apply

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Prince Edward Street (County Road 64) Reconstruction

Northumberland County, in partnership with the Municipality of Brighton, is undertaking a multi-year reconstruction of Prince Edward Street (County Road 64).

Applefest

To bear witness to the bountiful apple harvest at the height of the harvesting season, Brighton celebrates its annual Applefest festival over the last full weekend of September.

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Northumberland County is responsible for garbage collection for the Municipality of Brighton. Please visit their website for information on bag tag vendors, wet waste limits and the bag tag vendor list or click the button below to purchase bag tags.

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Brighton Santa Claus Parade

Bundle up and get ready for some holiday cheer as the community comes together for the annual Brighton Santa Claus Parade! 
Listen to a variety of local bands playing your favourite Christmas classics and watch the magical floats built by local businesses, organizations, and service clubs.

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