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Solidarity
What will happen to the schools and school buildings?

The public schools of Esquibien and Pierre Le Lec will merge on the renovated town-centre site, designed to meet environmental standards with 60% energy savings. The works are supported by the State with over one million euros in subsidies. Additional services such as a branch of the intercommunal music school may be integrated. As for the vacated Esquibien school buildings, they will be converted into multi-activity spaces for young people and teenagers, connected to the nearby sports area, table tennis room and the local library being renovated by end of 2026.

How do you plan to make year-round housing more accessible?

Our housing policy aims to help young people live locally and attract new working residents. We will support homeowners in renovating and insulating properties for year-round rental, using public grants. We will drive cooperation with social housing providers, both for the redevelopment of Kerivoas and for new projects in Audierne and Esquibien. We will use municipal property assets (e.g. former Saint-Jo site) to launch public housing programmes across both historic communes. With private developers, we will pursue a demanding dialogue combining environmental standards with year-round housing in purchase or rental, promoting the 'solidarity landlord' label. From day one, a strategic plan will be drawn up for the municipality's property assets and land reserves, with particular focus on social housing and neglected municipal properties (Hospice pavilions, Locquéran stadium). Finally, we will create emergency housing capacity to respond to life crises, climate events or situations of domestic violence.

What do you propose for elderly residents?

Staying at home is a legitimate choice that also creates jobs in personal care, home maintenance and local healthcare. We are committed to the 'Age-Friendly Cities' initiative with a budget of €100,000 over 3 years for urban improvements and welcoming young civic service volunteers to foster intergenerational links. We will support elderly residents wishing to host a young person in rental or shared housing. Staying at home also depends on maintaining local services (post office, shops, healthcare) and improving transport within the municipality and to Douarnenez and Quimper. We will explore creating a day centre with the Regional Health Agency and support the construction of the new EHPAD nursing home with the intercommunal authority. On healthcare, we will renew the local health contract, anticipate specialist needs and explore creating a community health centre (CPTS or multidisciplinary health hub), with attractive services and housing for healthcare professionals and their families.

Youth
What are the plans for young people in Audierne-Esquibien?

We want to develop multi-activity spaces spread across the historic communes of Esquibien and Audierne. Two priority projects: creating an artificial grass pitch at the Esquibien football stadium and transforming the former sports hall into a multi-activity centre. A youth council will be set up to propose and drive initiatives. The 'Pocket Money' scheme will allow 14-18 year-olds to take part in paid educational projects, and 'youth passes' will fund membership of 2 local associations of their choice.

Environment
What do you plan to do about water drainage problems and flood risks?

Water management is a major issue to be addressed at both municipal and inter-municipal level. Stormwater runoff, neglected in past developments, causes repeated flooding and ground movement. We propose a comprehensive programme: creating drainage networks, restoring natural wetlands that have been filled in and sealed over, rehabilitating coastal streams and their historic wash-houses (lavoirs), and developing the Stiri area. Drinking water supply and wastewater management will be restructured with the inter-municipal authority. We will request that Audierne be listed as a submersion-risk municipality to access existing aid, and inform residents about individual prevention measures and possible adaptations.

What are your plans for getting around on foot or by bike?

Priority number one is a safe pedestrian path along the Goyen river and the seafront, to be implemented immediately. Two projects will be discussed with residents: connections from Esquibien to the beaches, shops and harbour, and from the harbour to Trescadec and Pors Péré. We will study extending 30 km/h zones in built-up areas and 20 km/h zones from the town centre to the EHPAD, to protect children, the elderly and people with reduced mobility.

How will you support local fishing and farming?

We support farming practices that respect natural resources, through the promotion of short supply chains. The harbour's vitality depends on maintaining artisanal fishing, which sustains an active commercial sector and sustainable marine resources. We will promote short supply chains in school canteens and at local events, and support initiatives such as organic markets.

Democracy
How do you plan to involve residents in decision-making?

We propose a full-time mayor with an open, listening municipal team. Deputy mayors with diverse backgrounds, councillors working in pairs by theme and neighbourhood. Four local elected representatives will maintain a permanent link with villages and neighbourhoods. Project commissions open to residents will involve citizens in shaping the municipality's major projects. Participatory workshops will address substantive issues over time, and annual citizen-led initiative projects will be funded. The municipal minority will be respected and governance will be transparent.

What are your plans for culture and associations?

We will support two local libraries by integrating them into the Cap library network. We will study renovating the cinema balcony, creating a reception area at the Georges Madec theatre, developing a cultural project for the Saint-Raymond church renovation, and launching a 'University of Free Time'. Associations will benefit from fair funding, suitable storage spaces and a community hub (association house). We will build stronger partnerships to give their activities and events greater visibility. The availability of rooms for community and association activities will be expanded, particularly through the redevelopment of public buildings (schools, technical services). We will also support a seasonal events policy in collaboration with associations and local businesses, incorporating an environmental quality charter.

What are your proposals on public safety?

The population of Audierne-Esquibien can double or even triple in summer, and safety issues during the peak tourist season are constantly rising (antisocial behaviour, noise, illegal parking…). CCTV cameras have been installed, and the gendarmerie is responsible for security and public order in the area. But that is not enough. We will work with Plouhinec and the intermunicipal authority to assess the need for personnel trained in prevention, especially during events and tourist periods. We will step up the fight against antisocial behaviour (seafront, beaches, parking, abandoned vehicles) through open dialogue with residents, existing staff, and the other mayors of Cap Sizun.

Economy
How will you solve parking and traffic problems in summer?

Creating car parks on the outskirts is a priority, with the Region's involvement regarding traffic to the Île de Sein. We will set up shuttle services and clear signage to shops, services and car parks. We are also looking into a river shuttle between Poulgoazec and Audierne, soft mobility routes from Esquibien, and experimenting with pedestrian zones in the town centre during summer.

What are your plans for road conditions?

Road repair and maintenance is the top priority at the start of the mandate. Regular monitoring will be carried out by elected officials, technical services and sector representatives, in coordination with the Département and contractors. We also plan to restore and create protected pathways: lanes, communal trails, and a new path from Place Gambetta to the rear of the Pierre Le Lec school.

How do you plan to manage the municipality's finances?

Our management will be rigorous and responsible: continuing the strategic plan, energy renovation of public buildings, and catching up on road maintenance at the start of the mandate. Purchases and investments will be eco-responsible, with joint procurement procedures with the intercommunal authority to negotiate costs. We will implement the recognition of Audierne-Esquibien as a new municipality without delegated mayors, saving administrative costs. Municipal and intercommunal management will be transparent.

What are the plans for renovating the covered market hall?

Renovating the town-centre market hall is an essential project in our programme. It is part of our commitment to supporting year-round local shops and promoting short supply chains. The renovated hall will help make the town centre more attractive for residents and visitors alike.