The Eurotowns network was established in 1991 as the Europe-wide network for towns and cities with populations between 50,000 and 250,000. Towns and cities of this size play a significant part in the economic and social life of Europe. The Eurotowns network aims to ensure that this fact is properly reflected in the development of European legislation. There are currently 21 towns and cities in membership of Eurotowns.

Its MISSION is:

To develop a network of vibrant, inclusive and sustainable medium sized European cities which will act as a catalyst for urban innovation, creativity and renewal.

Its AIMS are:
To establish and promote a distinctive policy agenda for Europe’s small and medium sized cities
To create a forum for partnership working and collaboration
To organise a programme of activities supporting its policy agenda
To facilitate access to funds for network activities
 

Eurotowns policy agenda focuses on the following areas:

• Promoting LIFELONG LEARNING and the development of education and skills
• Growing the KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY and creating better local jobs
• Providing effective, efficient and SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT systems
• Ensuring that growth is SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE – all in society benefit
• Improving the quality of the PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT