City Hall expands garbage collection in the rural area of Petrolina; check routes
The Petrolina City Hall is expanding garbage collection routes in rural areas to improve service coverage and sanitary conditions starting March 2026.
March will be marked by advances and a new time in the health sector of Bragança Paulista
Bragança Paulista's municipal government is implementing strategic actions in March to enhance public health services and reduce waiting times for medical care.
Riga region municipalities call to halt the advancement of the new municipal financial equalization model
Municipalities in the Riga region are urging the government to stop the implementation of a new financial equalization model that they believe will burden the capital region economically.
Definitive garbage collection bidding in Teresina after 14 years; R$ 480 million tender expected in March
Teresina will hold a definitive bidding process for garbage collection for the first time in 14 years, with a new tender set for release in March 2023, estimated at R$ 480 million for two years.
Employees of municipal transport companies are on strike across Germany
Employees of municipal transport companies in Germany have gone on strike, affecting public transportation services.
PHOTO ⟩ "A Lesson for Future Winters." How Einārs Survived the Freeze, Living on a Boat in Jelgava
A man living on a boat in Jelgava faced challenges this winter due to harsh weather conditions and inadequate municipal services.
Jacareí City Hall launches Jaque, an intelligent virtual assistant via WhatsApp
The Jacareí City Hall has introduced 'Jaque', a virtual assistant that allows citizens to access municipal services and information via WhatsApp.
Uberaba 206 years: See what opens and closes during the municipal holiday
The city of Uberaba will celebrate its 206th anniversary on March 2, impacting local commerce and public services during the holiday.
Local Critical Systems Under Cyber Threat: How to Secure Municipal Services?
Local government entities in Poland are facing increasing risks of cyberattacks that target not only administrative data but also the infrastructure managing municipal services.
Disrupted operation of state and municipal institution websites
Many state and municipal institution websites in Latvia experienced disruptions on February 24, 2023, attributed to issues with the data transmission network operated by LVRTC.
City Hall triples services to the population at Hmut in 2025
The Municipal University Hospital of Taubaté has tripled the number of services provided to the population in 2025 compared to the previous year.
New garbage collection fee starts in Cabo Frio and changes calculations for residential and commercial properties
A new garbage collection fee has been implemented in Cabo Frio, Brazil, prompting discussions among residents regarding its calculation based on property type and estimated waste generation.
Fazenda Rio Grande starts issuing ID cards for people with Fibromyalgia
Fazenda Rio Grande has launched a municipal ID card program to assist individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia in accessing priority healthcare services.
Bauru City Hall reopens bidding for the construction of a municipal hospital
The Bauru City Hall has reopened the bidding process for the construction of a new municipal hospital to manage healthcare more effectively for lower and medium complexity cases.
Vote on the Unification of Árneshreppur and Kaldrananeshreppur
A vote will take place in March regarding the unification of the municipalities of Árneshreppur and Kaldrananeshreppur in Iceland, aiming to strengthen community services without sacrificing local influence.
Protest for the change in the neighborhood 'Cuarta Transformación': Residents reject the name and demand drainage to be addressed
Residents in Tultitlán protested against the planned renaming of their neighborhood to 'Cuarta Transformación', emphasizing the need for basic services like drainage and water first.
Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March
Calgary city officials have announced new water restrictions starting March 9 due to necessary repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.
Justė Arlauskaitė-Jazzu – new troubles in court
Singer Justė Arlauskaitė-Jazzu is facing legal issues for failing to pay municipal waste collection fees for her property in Varėna, Lithuania.
J. Zailskienė will visit Alytus: she will meet with municipal leaders and visit social institutions
Minister J. Zailskienė is scheduled to visit the city of Alytus to meet with local authorities and tour social service and rehabilitation centers.
The new garbage tax causes a historic 17.4% rise in waste collection costs
A new garbage tax in Spain has led to a historic 17.4% increase in waste collection costs, marking the largest annual rise on record as households are now required to pay the actual cost of waste management.
Ontario moving ahead with public corporations to fund wastewater
The Ontario government is advancing plans to establish public corporations for building water and sewage infrastructure to address escalating costs faced by developers and municipalities.
Maricá installs panic button on municipal buses known as 'Vermelhinhos'
The city of Maricá in Brazil has implemented a panic button system on its municipal buses to improve passenger safety by enabling immediate communication with security services.
Municipalities admit losing the battle against winter: unable to clear icy sidewalks
Municipal officials in Lithuania acknowledge struggles in managing icy sidewalks amid recent weather changes, prompting discussions on enhancing cleaning operations next year.
Understand how the sending of digital invoices from Dmae will be in Uberlândia
The Municipal Department of Water and Sewage of Uberlândia (Dmae) has introduced an option for sending water and sewage bills via email, which is legally equivalent to printed bills.
What is the sustainable way of local government operations in the face of population decline? The government begins discussions.
The Japanese government has initiated discussions on sustainable local government operations amid ongoing population decline, focusing on reshaping and integrating municipal services to counter labor shortages.
The Management of Gora Calls for the Creation of a Special Foundation
A proposal for establishing a foundation to manage cultural services in the Latgale region was presented by various governmental and municipal entities in Latvia.
Pinheiral declares state of water emergency
The city of Pinheiral in Brazil has declared a state of water emergency due to ongoing supply shortages affecting multiple neighborhoods.
Bertille Bayart: "Public services, the truth of prices or the flight forward of costs"
The article critiques local election candidates in France who promise free public services, arguing that it reflects a deeper issue of accountability and funding.
Oslo removes vital service. Who will take responsibility when the first drowning occurs?
Oslo's decision to cut back on lifesaving beach services raises concerns about public safety as local beaches will lack adequate supervision this summer.
Suzano announces new garbage collection schedule
The city of Suzano has revealed a new garbage collection schedule following a recent strike by workers due to unpaid wages.
South Africa: Durban Student Creates App to Map SA's Municipal Service Failures - and the Fixes
A Durban student has developed the CityMenderSA app to track and report on municipal service failures in South Africa.
What opens and closes during Carnival 2026 in Sul de Minas; see the operation of services
The Carnival of 2026 will affect the operation of public and private services in Sul de Minas, with municipal offices mostly closed and essential services maintained from February 16 to 18.
See what opens and what closes during carnival in the central-west of São Paulo
The city of Bauru outlines the schedule for municipal services during the carnival holiday, detailing closures and modifications for health services, administrative offices, and municipal parks.
Snow Chaos in Haugalandet: - Challenging Conditions
Heavy snow in Haugalandet, Norway, has led to difficult driving conditions and service delays, prompting officials to urge patience and caution.
With overload in the municipal emergency, patients with stroke and appendicitis face wait in Ribeirão Preto
Patients facing medical emergencies such as stroke and appendicitis in Ribeirão Preto are facing significant delays due to a municipal health system overload.
Check what opens and what closes during Carnival in Montes Claros
The city of Montes Claros has declared a holiday for municipal offices during Carnival, affecting their operating hours for the festivities.
Riga City Council promises street cleaning all day
The Riga City Council announced that street and sidewalk cleaning will continue throughout the day with 112 units of machinery involved due to ongoing snowfall.
Cities report on street conditions: some areas are extremely dangerous
Local authorities in Vilnius warn residents of dangerous icy conditions on the streets due to recent weather changes.
Mass tourism strangles the finances of eight major coastal municipalities
Mass tourism is significantly increasing the revenues of Spain's most visited municipalities while also raising expenses for basic services, leading to financial strains.
Caraguatatuba announces new company for urban cleaning after contract termination and emergency decree
The municipality of Caraguatatuba has appointed a new company for urban cleaning services following a declared state of environmental and sanitary calamity and the unilateral cancellation of the previous contract.
A march took place in downtown Quito opposing a proposed law
A peaceful march in Quito protested against a proposed law reforming the budget allocation for municipal spending in Ecuador.
'Significant Service Deterioration' Coming in Nyborg After Million-Kroner Hole in Municipal Budget
Nyborg Municipality has unveiled a budget plan featuring significant cuts due to a 72 million kroner deficit.
See what opens and what closes during Carnival in the cities of Alto Tietê
Carnival will affect the operation of public services in Alto Tietê, with municipal offices closed on Monday and Tuesday and resuming on Wednesday with limited hours.
City Hall of Palmas and Government of TO declare optional point on Carnival, and servers will have four days off
Employees of the City Hall of Palmas and the Tocantins state government will have four days off for Carnival, including a municipal holiday next Monday and Tuesday.
Garbage collection in Suzano: city hall announces schedule to normalize service; see the program
The city hall of Suzano has provided a schedule to resume garbage collection service after a disruption, intending to normalize the situation by this weekend.
7 Municipal Corporations in UP Will Become Smart Cities
Seven municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh are set to be developed as smart cities to enhance urban infrastructure and services.
Authorities of Guayaquil Municipality assert that works, services, and administrative processes will continue despite the preventive detention of Aquiles Alvarez
Guayaquil municipal authorities have announced that they will maintain ongoing projects and administrative processes despite Mayor Aquiles Alvarez being placed under preventive detention due to various criminal investigations.
Residents of the central region of Suzano complain about the lack of garbage collection
Residents in the central area of Suzano express frustration over the delayed garbage collection services.
Are you an unemployed job seeker? Tell us if you are getting help from employment services
Finland's unemployment situation has worsened significantly, with both high numbers of unemployed people and an increased burden on municipal employment services.
Kajaani tests robot that can perform snow removal, lawn mowing, and leaf blowing as the first municipality
Kajaani is the first municipality in Finland to test a mobile robot capable of handling snow removal, lawn mowing, and leaf blowing, operated remotely via a smartphone or game controller.