The Tallinn City Government approved a regulation today to raise the minimum salaries of youth workers in the city’s youth centers and youth work institutions, effective January 1, 2025.
Tallinn aims to enhance residents' environmental awareness and biodiversity through community initiatives and collaboration by supporting urban gardening and environmental projects. This year, a total of €458,000 will be distributed across three funding rounds.
The goal of Tallinn’s Old Town development plan is to create a high-quality living environment where cultural heritage is preserved, and entrepreneurship supports an active cultural life. To achieve these goals, the development plan also outlines the most important activities for the coming years. A public presentation of the development plan will take place this Thursday, January 30.
From 5 February to 16 March, property owners can apply for restoration grants from the Tallinn Urban Planning Department. The grant is available to owners of architecturally valuable buildings, monuments, structures located in heritage or conservation areas, and individual objects of cultural value. An informational session will be held next week to provide further details.
The Tallinn Education Department has launched a program that provides all municipal school students with a free hot breakfast. The necessary preparations were carried out in January, and as of today, all schools have joined the program. Currently, approximately 4,000 students are taking advantage of this opportunity.
Starting this year, Tallinn is directing apartment association support funds towards activities that contribute to the sustainable renovation of apartment buildings and courtyards. The changes also simplify the application and processing of support grants. In total, the city will allocate over €2.4 million in support for apartment associations.
From now on, all submitted ideas will be presented in public discussions held in every district, allowing local residents to have a direct say in selecting the best projects.
Today, the Haabersti Perepesa opened its doors, welcoming all families in Tallinn from pregnancy through their child’s early school years. Perepesa provides guidance and support for parenting, mental well-being, and family relationships.
The Tallinn City Government has submitted a draft regulation to the City Council, proposing a reduction in municipal kindergarten fees starting from April 1, 2025.