Service group: Democracy & Inclusion

City Executive Board discussed local detailed plans for daycare centers in Keimola and Kivistö, and for the Petikko area

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In its meeting on October 5, Vantaa City Executive Board reviewed local detailed plans for Keimola, Kivistö, and Petikko. The board also took note of the second interim financial report for 2026 and approved land-use principles supporting economic development. These principles support business

The Kuntalaisaktivismia! event called on the people of Vantaa to make a difference

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The Kuntalaisaktivismia! (Citizen Activism!) event took over the Vantaa Town Hall on the 30 September, 2026. The event brought together hundreds of residents to discuss civic engagement and the city’s development. Visitors had the opportunity to ask the Mayor questions directly about matters

Tikkurila major region

Vantaa City Council approves guarantee for Vantaa Light Rail vehicle procurementantaa City Council approves guarantee for Vantaa Light Rail vehicle procurement

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At its meeting on 21 September, the Vantaa City Council approved two strategic programmes for 2026–2029: the Environmental Programme and the Integration Programme. The Council also decided on financing arrangements for the procurement of vehicles for the Vantaa Light Rail and approved three zoning

City of Vantaa statement: funding for integration must reflect actual costs and service needs

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The City Board of Vantaa met on Monday, 21 September 2026. At the meeting, the City Board decided to submit the City of Vantaa’s statement to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment concerning the draft decree on compensation for costs related to the promotion of integration.

Children’s and parent’s experiences of early childhood education being mapped out with a client survey

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Guardians in Vantaa will receive a link to the survey from their child’s daycare centre or family daycare caregiver. The survey is open from 7 to 18 September 2026.

The City Council ratified the Economic Program and Vitality and Employment Program

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In its meeting on August 24, following a vote, the Vantaa City Council ratified two strategic programs for the strategy period 2026–2029: the Economic Program and the Vitality and Employment Program. In addition, the Council ratified Vantaa's new voting districts as of January 1, 2027. The number of

New map signs coming to Tikkurila city centre

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New wayfinding signs will be installed in Tikkurila city centre this autumn to make it easier to find services and pedestrian routes during the construction of the Vantaa tramway. The signs have been developed together with local residents and businesses.

The City Council approved local detailed plans for the airport and Vantaa light rail

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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

City Executive Board handles alterations to the local detailed plans of Vehkala, Rekola and Varisto

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In its meeting on June 22, the Vantaa City Executive Board decided to make the alterations to the local detailed plans of Vehkala and Varisto available for public inspection and ratified the alteration to the local detailed plan of Rekola. The City Executive Board also decided to submit two new city

City Board approved the zoning amendment for the Tikkurila Health and Family Centre

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At its meeting on 27 January, the City Board of Vantaa approved the zoning amendment for a new Health and Family Centre in Tikkurila. In addition, the City Board noted for information the Vantaa planning programme for 2025–2027 and an interim report on the city’s equality and non-discrimination plan