The start of the school year in Ciney's communal schools was marked by a report from Alderwoman Géraldine Furnémont. Primary education counts 270 pupils in kindergarten and 456 in primary school. Special education includes 55 pupils at l'Etincelle, 285 at l'Ecole des Forges, and 20 at l'Envol. The Edouard Bastin Conservatory registered 1050 registrations.
A feasibility agreement for the renovation of the surroundings of the Chapois Church was approved. Alderman Benoit Davin specified that the project, aimed at creating a convivial space, is in the early stages of administrative procedures. Part of the PCDR (Communal Sustainable Development Plan), its estimated budget is 891,000 euros, with an expected subsidy of 400,000 euros. The proposal was unanimously approved.
The expansion of the Achêne football site also received the councillors' approval through a land exchange agreement with a private individual. After years of deadlock, a new proposal has unblocked the situation. The exchange is planned for 2027 and was unanimously voted.
The creation of four pedestrian crossings on Place Emile Vandervelde, near the Ciney train station, was unanimously approved. This decision follows a letter from the SPW (Public Service of Wallonia) regarding a draft ministerial decree.
The Edouard Bastin Conservatory will offer new courses following the adhesion to the complementary course program. The new offerings include: pop singing, electric guitar, music analysis, urban dance, and music writing. This item was also unanimously approved.
A partnership agreement with Les Arsouilles was approved for the provision of premises on Rue d’Omalius, for the creation of two mini-care facilities. The agreement was unanimous.
In response to concerns raised by councillor C.Vous Roland Hennuy regarding drug trafficking near the Ciney Collegiate Church, Mayor Frédéric Deville described the phenomenon as a 'complex scourge'. He assured that the College remains attentive, mentioning the planned renewal of the camera system and the inclusion of this issue in the next Zonal Security Plan (PZS).
