Service group: Democracy & Inclusion
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 Government reviewed Vantaa’s new City Strategy 2026–2029 – City Council to decide in January
At its final meeting of the year on 15 December, the Vantaa City Government decided to propose that the City Council approve Vantaa’s City Strategy for 2026–2029. In addition, the City Government unanimously rejected the zoning amendment concerning detached housing plots and a recreational area in
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
City Executive Board approved the needs assessment for Ilola School and the project plan for Ojaha School
At its first meeting of 2026 on 12 January, the City of Vantaa Executive Board approved the needs assessment for the renovation and partial new construction of Ilola School, as well as the project plan for the Ojaha comprehensive school, pre-primary education facilities and a sports hall. In
More than 80 hectares of new nature conservation areas in Vantaa
At its meeting on 26 January, the City of Vantaa Board decided to apply for protection of Ladaunmetsä forest, Syväojanmetsä forest, the Lamminsuo expansion area, and the Palokallio expansion area as new nature conservation areas. In addition, the draft amendments to the detailed plans for Veromies
Summer jobs for 400 young people in Vantaa with the city’s summer job vouchers
The City Executive of Vantaa decided at its meeting on 9 February to continue granting summer job vouchers to young residents of Vantaa. In addition, the Executive decided to put zoning plans for the airport area and the Vantaa tram on public display.
Zoning work for the new alignments of the Airport Rail Line and the Eastern Rail Line will be initiated in Korso.
At its meeting on 23 February, the City of Vantaa Executive Board decided to initiate the preparation of a phased master plan for rail projects in Korso and a partial master plan for the Petas–Piispankylä area. The planning work prepares for the implementation of new alignments for the Airport Rail
Vantaa City Board reviews the 2025 financial statements – declining tax revenue and high unemployment deepened the deficit
At its meeting on 23 March, the Vantaa City Board reviewed the city’s 2025 financial statements. The meeting also approved the project plan for the Myyrmäki Insight House and the updated project plan for the renovation of the Varia Hiekkaharju campus.
The City Council approved the expansion of the swimming hall at the Myyrmäki Sports Hall
The Vantaa City Council met on Monday, 23 March, to consider initiatives submitted by councillors and residents. In addition, the council approved the expansion of the Myyrmäki Sports Hall and the zoning plans for Rusokallio in Hakkila.