Service group: Democracy & Inclusion
City council ratified the inflation adjustment of trustees’ remuneration rule
In its meeting on August 19, 2024, Vantaa City Council ratified the inflation adjustment of the city’s trustees’ remuneration rule. Trustees’ fees will be increased by 20%, and the fees will be tied to the consumer-price index. At the same time, the boards’ annual fees will be standardized. The
Registration for multilingual social orientation courses is open!
The Social Orientation course provides information about living and working in Finland. Courses are held in Estonian, English and Arabic.
How should participatory budgeting projects be implemented? Take a survey by 31 July
Vantaa residents have the opportunity to influence the winning projects of the participatory budgeting vote, either by participating in workshops or by completing an online survey.
Sakari Rokkanen chosen as chair of City Executive Board - Säde Tahvanainen to continue as chair of City Council
In its meeting on June 17, Vantaa City Council chose Säde Tahvanainen as the chair of the city council for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025. Sakari Rokkanen was chosen as the chair of the city executive board for the remaining 2023–2025 council term. Lauri Kaira will continue as the first
Vantaa residents’ feelings about involvement have remained unchanged
The City of Vantaa’s involvement survey, conducted at the turn of the year, collected information on Vantaa resident’s feelings about involvement and social inclusion, as well as satisfaction with their participation and influencing options.
The Helsinki Metropolitan Area’s EU objectives: The European Union needs strong cities
Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa have published their common objectives for the upcoming 2024–2029 term of the European Parliament. The Helsinki Metropolitan Area serves not only as the driving force of the development of Finland as a whole, but also as a creator of future solutions in Europe.
Children and the young wish that Vantaa residents take care of their environment and of one another
Children and young people shared their thoughts on the pros and cons of Vantaa's residential areas with the city's decision-makers at the Influential Day.
European elections 2024 – use your voice!
In Finland, advance voting for the 2024 elections to the European Parliament, or European elections, will take place from 29 May to 4 June 2024, and election day voting will take place on 9 June 2024. What does the European Parliament do, and why should you vote in the elections?
Winning ideas of participatory budgeting in Vantaa – many linked to well-being of children and young people
Proposals affecting the services and well-being of children and young people in particular were successful in the vote.
City council had a moment’s silence in remembrance of the sad events of April
City of Vantaa expresses its deepest condolences to the relatives and friends on their deep sorrow.