Decision making body: City Council
The city council is the highest decisionmaking organ of the City of Vantaa. The council is responsible for deciding on the city’s strategy, operations and finances. In addition, the council promotes the residents’ direct participation in the city’s operations and decisionmaking. The members of the city council and their deputies are selected at municipal elections that take place at four-year intervals.
The City Council approved local detailed plans for the airport and Vantaa light rail
In its meeting on June 22, the Vantaa City Council discussed the city’s economy and entered for information the first interim report of 2026 as well as the framework for the 2027 budget compilation. During the meeting, the Council also approved the local detailed plans of the airport, Vantaa light
New residential buildings in Martinlaakso and more commercial space in Pakkala
The City Council of Vantaa convened for its first meeting of the year on January 27. During the meeting, amendments to the local detailed plans for Raappavuorenrinne in Martinlaakso and Harkkokuja in Pakkala were approved.
City Council approved the detailed zoning plan for the new Tikkurila health and family centre
The City Council of Vantaa approved, at its meeting on 24 February, an amendment to the detailed zoning plan for a new health and family centre in Tikkurila. The health and family centre is a flagship project of the Vantaa and Kerava wellbeing services county.
The City Council approved the zoning plans for the daycare centre on Satulakuja in Hakunila and on Palotie in Kaivoksela
The Vantaa City Council convened on Monday, 24 March, to consider initiatives submitted by councillors and residents, and approved the zoning plans for the daycare centre on Satulakuja in Hakunila and on Palotie in Kaivoksela.
Sign language used in City Council discussion on the financial plan for the coming years
At the meeting of the Vantaa City Council on Monday, 28 April, a preliminary debate was held on the financial plan for 2026–2029. In addition, the detailed plan for the Metsolanmäki daycare centre was approved, and after two votes, also the detailed plan for the Vantaa tram depot was approved. The
Vantaa to gain new principles for employment, as well as immigration and integration
Vantaa City Council assembled for its last council term meeting on May 12. The meeting approved the new principles for employment, immigration and integration, as well as the 2025 policy for the disabled. In addition, the city council approved the 2024 financial statement, and entered for
Vantaa City Council reviewed the Audit Committee’s Evaluation Report for 2024
The Vantaa City Council reviewed the Audit Committee’s evaluation report for 2024. School bullying, the development of literacy skills, and the employment situation raised concerns.
City Council Approved the Revised Vantaa Tram Project Plan
The Vantaa City Council approved the revised project plan for the Vantaa tram at its meeting on 17 November. The meeting is still ongoing. Items on the agenda include the 2026 budget, tax rates, and the financial plan for 2026–2029.
City Council approved the 2026 budget and financial plan for 2026–2029
The City Council of Vantaa approved the budget for 2026 and the financial plan for 2026–2029 at its meeting on 17 November following a vote. The 2026 municipal income tax rate and property tax rates were also decided, after a vote, to remain unchanged.
City Council approved a guarantee for the Elmo ice rink and zoning plans for the Talkootie daycare centre in Vaarala, as well as for Martinlaakso and Varisto
The Vantaa City Council convened for its final meeting of the year on 15 December. After a vote, the council decided to grant a self-liability guarantee of up to EUR 11 million to Vantaan Jääurheilun tuki association as security for lease obligations related to an ice rink to be built in the Elmo