Hauts-de-France Region

The Hauts-de-France Regional Council is the elected governing body of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France. It is responsible for regional public action and decision-making across areas such as employment and training, economic development, transport, territorial planning, environment, and support for local services. The council works through plenary sessions, a permanent committee, and thematic commissions, with elected regional councillors representing political groups and the region’s departments. It also maintains a network of local regional offices, called "Maisons de notre Région," to provide residents, businesses, associations, and local authorities with direct access to regional services and guidance. In its public positioning, the Region presents itself as a close-to-the-territory public institution focused on practical support, equal access to services, and long-term regional development. Core Values Proximity : The Region emphasizes being close to residents and territories, with local offices and on-the-ground support designed to make public services easier to access. Equal access : Its public action highlights access for all, including support for people with disabilities, accessible services, and broad territorial coverage. Public service and accountability : The council frames its work around transparent decision-making, institutional procedures, and the publication of acts, consultations, and public information. Territorial development : Regional action is presented as a tool for supporting employment, education, economic activity, and balanced development across Hauts-de-France. Unique Aspects 17 local "Maisons de notre Région" : The council operates a distributed network of service points across Hauts-de-France, giving residents and organizations a nearby place to access regional support. Broad institutional remit : Unlike a commercial company, the Region’s role spans policy-making, funding, planning, and service coordination across multiple public-interest domains. SRADDET planning authority : The Region has adopted and updated the regional planning framework (SRADDET), including provisions for major regional projects and land-use management. Accessibility commitment : The Region has published a multi-year digital accessibility plan for 2024-2026 and provides dedicated channels for reporting accessibility issues. Regional school funding responsibility : The council allocates funding for lycées, including operating support, maintenance, student well-being, and emergency reserves.