Métropole Rouen Normandie in the news

Canteleu town hall in Rouen is reactivating its orchard and greening policy with a new partnership.

Métropole Rouen Normandie is holding a public meeting on October 12, 2026, to discuss intercommunal urban planning at the Pavillon des Transitions.

An autumn-winter event —Les 4 saisons du Parc— will be held on October 10th and 11th, offering nature activities, workshops, and local food in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray and Sotteville-lès-Rouen, with free access and participation from the Métropole and local businesses.

The "MonTri" app by Métropole Rouen Normandie simplifies waste management for residents through personalized calendars, interactive maps, and reporting features.

The Métropole Rouen Normandie is developing a Metropolitan Regional Express Service (SERM) to create new railway lines and improve public transport, despite acknowledging poor performance in existing park-and-ride facilities.

The Pavillon des Transitions in Rouen launched a new exhibition on biodiversity, showcasing human impact and local efforts in biodiversity protection.

The Diochon stadium pitch, shared by three clubs, was ranked 2nd best in the National Championship for the 2025-2026 season by the French Football Federation, praised for its quality despite intensive use.

The City of Rouen and Métropole Rouen Normandie are organizing a free anti-racism event on October 18th, including a forum and concerts, to combat the rise of racism and promote tolerance.

The Métropole Rouen Normandie has implemented social and ecological transition measures, including a Fraternity Prize, housing renovation, stadium extension, local business support, public health initiatives, and intercommunal solidarity funding.

Rouen and Métropole Rouen Normandie are hosting a free anti-racism concert and forum on October 18, featuring various artists to combat racism.

Métropole Rouen Normandie establishes a territorial AI committee to understand transformations, share experiences, and develop responsible AI projects by uniting various stakeholders in the region.

Unpaid parking fines in Rouen generate 2.7 million euros for Métropole Rouen Normandie to invest in public transport improvements.

The debate on free public transport in Métropole Rouen Normandie is rekindled due to rising subscriptions and concerns over unfulfilled promises of free transport for certain age groups.

Residents in Boos accuse Métropole Rouen Normandie's roadworks of causing repeated flooding in their home due to altered water flow and an insufficient retaining wall.

Métropole Rouen Normandie is expanding its use of AI from internal administrative tasks to broader territorial services, guided by a new AI committee and a strategic plan for early 2027.

The Métropole Rouen Normandie has reviewed seven years of actions to improve industrial risk prevention and management since the Lubrizol fire.

The administrative court rejected a request from Luciline neighborhood residents to terminate the district heating network contract between Métropole Rouen Normandie and Engie, despite acknowledging contractual breaches.

Métropole Rouen Normandie is enhancing industrial risk culture and crisis preparedness through citizen engagement, educational initiatives, and strengthened safety measures following the 2019 Lubrizol fire.

Métropole Rouen Normandie is establishing a territorial AI committee to integrate artificial intelligence into public policies, economic development, and higher education and research responsibly.

A Rouen-based company won two significant security contracts from entities linked to Métropole Rouen Normandie, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.