THE city council of Senlis met this Thursday, December 12, in the evening, under the leadership of a flu-stricken Pascale Loiseleur, wearing a surgical mask. But more is needed to slow down the mayor of Senlis. As evidenced by certain sharp exchanges with theopposition. “If we could avoid wasting time to concentrate on substantive issues, that would be good,” attacked the first magistrate from the outset, who was little heard on this one by Véronique Pruvost-Bitar. The leader of the opposition occupied the space for a good thirty minutes, asking around ten questions relating to the mayor’s decisions recorded in the minutes.
Computer peripherals under surveillance?
Another elected official from the opposition, Sophie Reynal, was concerned about the installation of 2,500 probes installed on computer peripherals, fearing a possible collection of data in this way. The town hall technician clearly explained that these were IT management tools. No “Senlisian Watergate”, therefore.
Patrick Gaudubois, the deputy mayor in charge of mobility, stepped up to explain the project to modify the parking which immediately provoked a reaction from Véronique Pruvost-Bitar, in total disagreement with the new system. “We will vote against, we wanted a blue zone,” she said. To which the elected official replied that the opposition’s proposal was costly to control and brought no revenue.
Making parking easier for downtown residents
“The objective is to make parking easier for downtown residents by redefining the green and red zones,” explained Patrick Gaudubois. The subscription initially set at 400 euros per year is reduced to 200 euros with 50% reduction for the second vehicle. This reduction follows the recommendations of the working group users. A daily rate is also set up for 5 euros. On a question from Véronique Pruvost-Bitar who was worried about the toll for peripheral car parks, Patrick Gaudubois was clear: “It was never planned”. The attitude of Véronique Pruvost-Bitar, who was cutting the piece of fat with her neighbor during Patrick Gaudubois’ explanation, had the gift of irritating Pascale Loiseleur. “When we answer you, you talk to your neighbor, it’s a bit painful.”
The audience leaves the room
After the majority vote in the deliberation, the ranks of the public thinned noisily. “What a shame!” says one resident of the city center who attended the meeting to show her disagreement. The exchanges of the protest group of residents of the city center continued in the street. “It’s 49.3 parking in Senlis,” complains one of the people concerned.
Prices always: those of public toilets. So far, they have not provoked passionate debates. You will have to save yourself a euro to simply relieve yourself in toilets equipped with anti-vandalism systems, those today often serving as squats. The point was introduced by Pascale Loiseleur in great shape, but a bit treacherous, despite her flu: “It’s a shame that the public didn’t stay, fortunately there are some faithful.”
The municipal council also voted this Thursday on the principle of modernizing the Ordener carousel which is intended to become a performance hall, in addition to its current function, by equipping it in particular with telescopic stands.
Construction of a music conservatory
Still in the Ordener district, the municipal majority approved the construction of a music conservatory and dancing in the premises of the former officers’ mess. Negotiations are underway for this project worth more than 5 million euros to be delivered in the second quarter of 2028.
On housing, the city is launching the planned housing improvement and urban renewal operation worth 5 million euros over five years, including 750,000 euros for the city. “This decision should have taken place before,” exclaimed Véronique Pruvost-Bitar. Immediate response from Pascale Loiseleur: “I won’t say anything, I will remain kind, but I am delighted that you are following us on this request.”
The last municipal council of the year ended around 10 p.m., in a room which, except during a few exchanges, never managed to warm up. With its back to the door, the opposition proposed, without illusion, a rotation of seats at each meeting. Will it be heard?
