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Municipal speed-dating to bring elected officials and staff closer
The municipality organized a speed-dating event between newly elected officials and city staff. It aimed to foster collaboration and help both sides understand each other's roles.
The municipality organized a speed-dating event to initiate working relations between the new team of elected officials and municipal staff.
Social housing: Josée Massi calls for consultation
Tensions arose over social housing in Carqueiranne. Josée Massi calls for dialogue between the State and local mayors.
Faced with social housing tensions, Métropole president Josée Massi calls for consultation between the State and municipalities.
4.2 million euros for the Université de Toulon and its 2026-2030 plan
The Université de Toulon has signed its 2026-2030 strategic agreement with the State. Funding of 4.2 million euros has been secured.
The Université de Toulon signed a contract with the State, validating its strategy and securing €4.2M in funding for 2026-2030.
Guillaume Decard: "Let's end the cycle of emotion–report–oblivion"!
The mayor of Puget-sur-Argens is calling on the state regarding the Falco report on civil protection. Submitted in 2023, it contains 116 recommendations.
The mayor of Puget-sur-Argens, Guillaume Decard, challenges the State on the follow-up to the Falco report on civil security, one year after its submission.
Hyères: The City celebrates the values of the Republic
The city of Hyères celebrated July 14th with a solemn military ceremony. Wreaths were also laid at monuments in Giens and Salins.
The traditional July 14 military ceremony paid tribute to the founding values of the Republic, in the presence of elected officials and the armed forces.
A practical learning of democracy
The Youth City Council of La Garde held its plenary session on July 1st. Young elected members presented the final assessment of their local projects.
The Conseil de Ville des Jeunes of La Garde presented the results of its mandate during a solemn plenary session.
Hyères: A Modernisation Programme for Infrastructure and Services
The city of Hyères is modernizing its infrastructure with Department support. Projects cover schools, culture, sports, and roads.
The town benefits from Department support to renovate its roads, schools, and cultural and sports facilities.
The Republic, a Constant Struggle
On July 14, officials in Var celebrated National Day alongside civil and military authorities. They paid tribute to veterans and modern security forces.
On July 14, elected officials of Var, alongside civil and military authorities, celebrated the French National Day.
Thierry Maréchal: “A quarter of a century of commitment and memories”
Thierry Maréchal leaves Le Lavandou municipality after 25 years. He takes on the role of DGS in Hyères.
After 25 years in Le Lavandou, the DGS Thierry Maréchal joins the town hall of Hyères, marking the end of an era for the local authority.
A support program for families
The City is launching an annual parenting support program. It was presented on May 29 at the Médiathèque Eurêka.
The Ville has launched an annual parenting support program to assist families in facing current educational and societal challenges.
Stéphane Rambaud salues the creation of the association "Les Amis de Dorian"
MP Stéphane Rambaud attended the launch of « Les Amis de Dorian » on June 20. This new group aims to boost civic engagement in La Seyne-sur-Mer.
On June 20, MP Stéphane Rambaud participated in the inauguration of the association "Les Amis de Dorian" in La Seyne-sur-Mer.
A law with reinforced powers for prefects
The Var prefect and prosecutors reviewed one year of action against drug trafficking. Enhanced administrative powers have boosted law enforcement efforts on the ground.
The préfet du Var and prosecutors presented the assessment of the law on drug trafficking, one year after its promulgation.
A welcome basket for new residents
The municipality of Le Pradet welcomed its new residents on June 5 with a meeting and a basket of local products.
Var pays tribute to the Morts pour la France in Indochine
Var paid tribute to those who died for France in Indochina on June 8. Minister Alice Rufo attended in Fréjus.
On June 8, the department commemorated the Morts pour la France in Indochine, in the presence of Minister Alice Rufo in Fréjus.
TOULON: Jean-Louis MASSON: 'The Var loses a great servant of the general interest'
Dominique Lain, mayor of Le Luc-en-Provence, passed away on June 14, 2026. The president of the Var Department paid tribute to him.
The president of the Conseil départemental du Var announced the death of Dominique Lain, mayor of Le Luc-en-Provence, paying tribute to an engaged official.
Foresight as a response to water challenges
François de Canson was re-elected head of the Est toulonnais Water Syndicate on May 19. The organization serves over 113,000 permanent residents across nine municipalities in Var.
Re-elected head of the Syndicat de l’Eau de l’Est toulonnais, François de Canson recalled the SIAE's heritage of foresight in facing challenges.
On June 9, at 11:30, the préfet du Var will inaugurate the extension and restructuring of the
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TOULON: Small towns – Var mayors meet to debate resilience and status
Around twenty mayors from Var are meeting this Wednesday in Toulon. They are discussing climate resilience and the status of local elected officials.
Mayors of small towns in Var are meeting this Wednesday in Toulon to discuss climate issues and the status of local elected officials.