The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is updating its Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw and this is your chance to help shape how our communities grow and change.
This focused review is all about making sure our planning rules are modern, practical, and reflect what matters most to the people who live, work, farm, and do business here.
We’re looking for community input on four key priority areas that affect everyday life in Cumberland:
- Coastal resilience and protecting our shoreline
• Housing and building balanced neighbourhoods
• Rural and agricultural land use
• Planning for renewable energy
Curious about what this could mean for your community and future development? Come learn more, see the preliminary ideas, and share your thoughts at one of our upcoming open houses.
Learn more at https://www.cumberlandcounty.ns.ca/mps-and-land-use-bylaw-review.html
Open House Schedule
Monday, February 2, 2026
9:30 to 10:30 AM – Tidnish Bridge Fire Department (3636 Sunrise Trail, Tidnish)
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – Wallace Community Hall (13922 Sunrise Trail, Wallace)
1:30 to 3:00 PM – Pugwash Public Library (10182 Durham St, Pugwash)
Thursday, February 5, 2026
10:00 to 11:00 AM – River Hebert/Joggins & Area Community Centre (1808 NS-242, River Hebert)
12:00 to 1:00 PM – Upper Nappan Service Centre (1395 Blair Lake Road, Upper Nappan)
2:00 to 3:00 PM – Oxford Capital Theatre (5220 Main St, Oxford)
Monday, February 9, 2026
2:30 to 4:00 PM – Shinimicas District Fire Department (5051 NS-6, Northport)
5:00 to 7:00 PM – Wentworth Recreation Center (13752 Highway 4, Wentworth)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
3:00 to 4:00 PM – Southampton Community Hall (8845 NS-2, Southampton)
5:00 to 7:00 PM – Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre (6 Main St, Springhill)
Thursday, February 12, 2026
2:30 to 3:30 PM – Advocate Public Library (93 Mills Road, Advocate Harbour)
6:00 to 7:30 PM – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 45 (56 Moore St, Parrsboro)
Your feedback helps guide decisions that will shape Cumberland for years to come. We hope to see you there.
