Métropole de Lyon in the news

The Métropole de Lyon and the City of Lyon have reached an agreement to continue the swimming project in the Confluence dock, targeting a summer 2027 opening with specific conditions for operation and safety.

Laurence Croizier, Vice-President for Water at Métropole de Lyon, provided an update on the progress of the Darse swimming project.

Stéphanie Pernod, former regional vice-president, now serves as the influential cabinet director for Véronique Sarselli, president of Métropole de Lyon, where she is known for her intelligence, rigorous work ethic, and central role in decision-making.

The Métropole de Lyon has approved the swimming project in the Rhône at Confluence, allowing residents to swim there by summer 2027, following an agreement between the Métropole and the City.

Métropole de Lyon has conditionally approved the Confluence swimming project after reaching an agreement with the City, setting conditions for summer-only access, regulated hours, and appropriate security and surveillance.

The Métropole de Lyon has conditionally approved the City of Lyon's plan to create a swimming area at the Confluence dock, following an agreement on operational limitations and safety measures.

The Métropole de Lyon and the City of Lyon have reached an agreement to proceed with the urban swimming project in the Confluence darse, targeting a 2027 opening with stipulations for safety and resident considerations.

The Rhône department and Lyon Metropolis were placed on yellow alert for thunderstorms on October 7th, with storms expected to continue into the evening, prompting safety advisories.

A Vice-President of Métropole de Lyon, Pascal Rothé, is facing internal criticism for his attitude and perceived conflict of interest, following prior controversy.

Workshops on PFAS contamination are taking place in the Lyon basin, a contamination hotspot, with uncertainty surrounding the future of the Métropole de Lyon-funded Perfao study.

Cédric Van Styvendael, Mayor of Villeurbanne, is seeking clear direction from the Métropole de Lyon, criticizing its political actions while acknowledging some successful practical cooperation on local projects.

The Métropole de Lyon has approved 60 million euros to renovate three of its 700 bridges in Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or, Vernaison, and Lyon.

Tests on eggs in Pierre-Bénite, within the Métropole de Lyon, found four 'forever chemicals' (PFAS), some exceeding safety limits, linked to serious health risks.

A sanitation worker from Métropole de Lyon was violently assaulted while putting out a fire during high school blockades.

The Métropole de Lyon prioritizes daily security, adopting an action plan on September 28 to address incivility and violence through prevention, direct action, and coordinated efforts across transport, housing, and education.

Left-wing officials in Métropole de Lyon are criticizing new funding for private colleges, claiming it creates an unfair advantage over public institutions.

An agent of the Métropole de Lyon was assaulted by high school students while extinguishing a fire, prompting the Métropole to file a complaint.

Métropole de Lyon's adjustments to college funding, including an initial surge and subsequent cuts, have sparked legal challenges from private schools and accusations of unequal treatment from the left.

Lyon's Metro D line will have evening service interruptions on Mondays and Tuesdays from October 5 to end of November for technical interventions, with bus replacements provided.

The Métropole de Lyon reinstated 2.6 million euros in funding for private colleges in 2026, reversing previous cuts, and plans further increases for 2027 after legal and public pressure.