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The first snow fell in Tallinn last night and the weather forecast for today's forecast is rain and sleet, with roads likely to become slippery with night-time temperatures below freezing. The City of Tallinn's contractors will be carrying out preventative de-icing on major roads, but all road users should be cautious.

Tallinn City Government has submitted to the Tallinn City Council a draft regulation on the construction and financing of public buildings, which establishes the principles for calculating the co-financing rate for buildings, ensuring the fulfillment of obligations and the transfer of completed buildings to the city.

Next week on 21 November, 114 ideas for Tallinn's 2023 participatory budget will be put to a referendum in the city's districts - already now, residents can find out more about the ideas to be put to the vote in their own districts on the website.

At the start of this year's school year, in addition to the €320 allowance for children entering the first grade, the City of Tallinn will also pay all primary, secondary and vocational school pupils a €50 allowance to start the school year - applications for the school allowance can be submitted until 30 November

As of 14 November a new lane will be opened on Pronksi street between Narva highway and Gonsiori street. The lane on Pronksi street will be open in each direction between Gonsiori street and Tartu highway.

Wanderlust travel magazine has awarded Tallinn second place in the category of Europe's Most Desirable City. The second place was awarded to Tallinn thanks to the tourists who visited the city and who were vocal in their opinions on the portal.

As of 10 November, UNESCO City of Music Tallinn and music industry development center Music Estonia will start cooperation.

This Saturday, 12 November, all children and young people up to the age of 19 will be admitted free of charge to Tallinn Zoo - from now until April, there will be free visits for children on the second Saturday of every month.

As of 1 December, parking arrangements will be changed in the Lille district of Kristiine and in parking spaces located at the Õismäe and Haabersti roundabout. With the new parking arrangements the city is trying to improve the snow clearance maintenance during winter months. Other city districts will also consider new parking arrangements.

On Friday, 25 November from 8-9 am, three sports halls and three winter swimming centers in Tallinn will be hosting a sports morning, where everyone can take part in free training sessions.