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.
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.
Tomorrow, on 25 November, from 8am to 9am, three sports halls and three winter swimming centers will host a Sports Morning. All participants will be granted free entry.
The City of Tallinn and Cleveron Mobility AS sign a cooperation agreement that will allow the company, which develops unmanned robotic couriers, to provide parcel delivery services in the Old Town.
Of the total operating expenditure in Tallinn's 2023 budget, social welfare and health will account for 10.9 percent, or €97.7 million. The main objective is to ensure the availability of needs-based social welfare services, the well-being of families with children, the elderly and people with special needs, and to assist citizens in difficulty. More consideration will be brought to mental health care.
During the free waste collection week, almost three times as much bulky waste was brought to Tallinn’s waste collection stations than during a regular week in November.
According to the draft budget for Tallinn 2023, the priorities in the field of transport are the development and modernization of the public transport network and improving environmental approaches of public transport in the capital. It will also ensure that public transport continues to be free of charge for the residents of Tallinn.
The Tallinn Environment and Public Works Department warns road users of the snowstorm, which may cause sleet on the roads and difficult road conditions. Residents are warned to avoid entering traffic and driving today if possible.