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The Vendée Departmental Council (Conseil départemental de la Vendée, CD85) is the local authority serving residents and communities across Vendée, France. Its central mission is to support people throughout life, from childhood to older age, while helping preserve and develop the region. The Council provides information and assistance for children, parents, students, seniors, people with disabilities, housing, social inclusion, employment, access to health care, and community volunteering. Its services include child protection and maternal and child health, support for home care and accommodation, disability services and transport for students with disabilities, housing improvements, and assistance related to the RSA minimum-income benefit.

The Council also manages and improves local infrastructure and public amenities. Its work covers roads and mobility, ports and coastal areas, environmental protection, natural resources, and cultural, sports, and social facilities. It supports local authorities, businesses, associations, and sports clubs, while promoting Vendée’s cultural heritage, events, and public access to reading.