Tag: Municipalities
After the power outage in Älvsbyn – Magdalena Andersson (S) wants to see more money for the municipalities’ crisis preparedness
Älvsbyn experienced how vulnerable society can be when a power cut occurred in the middle of severe cold. The power outage caused problems for the municipality, including major problems with…
The province is very concerned and calls on all municipalities to make plans for cuts
What is going on? The problem does not only occur in Utrecht. Dutch municipalities expect a joint budget deficit of 1.1 billion euros in the so-called ‘ravine year’ 2026. Last…
This Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Orange will begin to gradually close the copper network, the fixed telephone lines which are used for ADSL connections. Hundreds of municipalities are affected by this big change.
This Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Orange will begin to gradually close the copper network, the fixed telephone lines which are used for ADSL connections. Hundreds of municipalities are affected by…
Municipalities have to make drastic cuts: will the library and swimming pool remain open?
What is going on? Dutch municipalities expect a joint budget deficit of 1.1 billion euros in the so-called ‘ravine year’ 2026. Last year they still had 3.7 billion euros left.…
Utrecht municipalities expect ‘passport peak’ and warn: ‘Make an appointment on time’
Are you going on holiday this summer and do you need a new passport? Then it is wise to make an appointment in time. Municipalities are seeing a huge spike…
Municipalities lack a plan if the water runs out
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screenMany municipalities lack an emergency water plan, according to the industry organization Swedish Water. Photo: Hasse Holmberg / TT Many municipalities lack a plan for how…
The dispersal law is coming: are Utrecht municipalities ready to receive asylum seekers?
Current Basic Requirements for Shelter Locations – Vacant real estate from 3000 m2 for at least 300 reception places. – Vacant real estate from 1500 to 4500 m2 for 100-250…
these French municipalities which no longer find an insurer
Floods, repeated storms, violent snow episodes… The effects of global warming are being felt in France. And it is increasingly worrying insurance companies. Since January 1, many French municipalities have…
Norfolk mayor backs call for province to address costs downloaded to municipalities
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Author of the article: Michelle Ruby Published Jan 17, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 2 minute read Norfolk County Mayor Amy…
Municipalities helping keep conservation authority programs going
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Challenges include the provincial government making conservation authorities ineligible for some grants for things such as wetland creation. Author of the article: Tyler Kula…