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Full statement from Hervé Lagrange, Head of Schools Dear Parents, Here is some information to help you prepare for your children’s return to school: The start of term is approaching; it will take place on Tuesday 1 September. The timetables for 2026–27 remain unchanged: set your watches!   The gates will open at 8.20 am and 1.50 pm. Class lists will be displayed in the school playgrounds for your information on the morning of the first day of term, before 8.20 am. Primary school: from Year 1 to Year 6. Year 1 pupils or new pupils will be guided by their teachers… Read more

The local council is delighted to announce our school’s carnival, which will take place on Thursday 9 April 2026. More than 250 schoolchildren will parade through the town’s streets in a festive, colourful atmosphere full of good cheer 🎉🕘 Timetable:➡️ 9.30 am: Departure from the school➡️ 11.30 am: Arrival 📍 Route details➡️ Departure from the school➡️ Through the historic centre➡️ Highlight in front of the Jardins du Canalet care home, featuring dances and farandoles performed by our pupils➡️ Return at the end of the morning via Place Michel… Read more

On Saturday 11 April 2026, from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm, due to the Carnival parade, the «Cimetière» stop (located on Avenue André Palmade, on the Pont Canal side) and the «Centre» stop will not be served. Passengers are advised to use the «Cimetière» stop on Avenue André Palmade, on the roundabout side. Thank you for your understanding. To view the press release 👇 https://www.villeneuve-les-beziers.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Villeneuve-samedi-11-avril-2026-Actualite.pdf Read more

From 9 April to 19 June 2026, a preliminary consultation will be held across the entire area covered by Phase 2 of the project, between Béziers and Perpignan, under the auspices of the National Commission for Public Debate (CNDP).  This consultation will focus on the rationale, objectives and characteristics of the project (passenger-only line or mixed passenger/freight line, regional coverage and new stations), as well as environmental and agricultural issues.  Find out more at the 13 public consultation meetings, open to everyone, near you, from 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm. Have your say via the open feedback register, the… Read more

Following the local elections on 15 March 2026, the Board of Directors of the Centre Communal d’Action Sociale (CCAS) will be re-elected; the CCAS coordinates general prevention and social development initiatives in close collaboration with public and private institutions. The CCAS is a public administrative body with legal personality under public law and its own budget. In accordance with Articles L.123-6, R.123-11 and R.123-12 of the Social Action and Families Code: The CCAS Board of Directors is composed of an equal number of elected local councillors and appointed members… Read more

DEMOLITION WORK ON A BUILDING AT RISK OF COLLAPSING – NOTICE REGARDING NIGHT-TIME WORKS Dates: From 23 March 2026 to 28 March 2026. During Storm Nils, a building near the railway lines was damaged and is now in danger of collapsing. For this reason, work will take place at night from 23 to 28 March 2026. Lorries will also be travelling during the day to remove materials until the following week. Address: RAILWAY HALL AT THE END OF IMPASSE DE LA MONTAGNETTE Read more

Saturday 21 March 2026, 2pm, Espace des Libertés Gérard Saumade, Rue de la Source, 34420 Villeneuve-lès-Béziers. The meeting is public and open to all. Read more

By municipal decree dated 21 November 2025, the Mayor ordered the opening of a public inquiry into the proposed general revision of the PLU for a period of 33 consecutive days, from Monday 15 December 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to Friday 16 January 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Read more

ENEDIS will be carrying out maintenance work on the electricity network, which will result in one or more power cuts. 📅 Thursday, 4 December 2025 🕗 From 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 📍Cité Les Arcades 📅 Wednesday, 10 December 2025 🕗 From 7:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 📍Chemin du Bourdigou 👉 Recommendations: Read more

Christmas and its festivities are fast approaching – from 14 December 2025, join us for a festive evening in the streets of our town. On the programme: decorations, music, magical characters and a great atmosphere! 6.00 pm – The parade sets off from Rue des Mimosas 7.20 pm – Jedi battle show 7.35 pm – Giant flashmob in the gardens of the Espace des Libertés Gérard Saumade 8.00 pm – Fireworks display at the Fernand Gleizes Stadium. Below is the link to the video showing the dance routine. Don’t forget your Santa hat! Read more

From 5 to 7 December 2025, the Espace des Libertés Gérard Saumade will host a wide range of events as part of the Telethon. This year, “Booste ta Commune” is at the heart of the initiatives organised by the local council and local organisations – a charity challenge in aid of the Telethon. In the presence of the patron of the 2025 Telethon: Romain Abellan. On the programme: Sports demonstrations, shows, a play, bingo and other activities, refreshments and food. Also: Sale of Telethon hats (€5) – on 5 and 6 December at the hall… Read more

The Food Bank collection, organised in partnership with the local CCAS, will take place on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November 2025 from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm at the Carrefour store in Villeneuve-lès-Béziers. Your contribution, however small, can make a real difference to families in need. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to contribute. Read more

The dates for the first scaring campaign are as follows: Wednesday 12, Thursday 13 and Friday 14 November 2025 at dusk. Please note that this operation will cause noise pollution for a few hours each evening. Thank you for your understanding. Read more