Service group: Democracy & Inclusion
The additional meeting of the City Executive Board discussed Vantaa’s economy and the light rail project
The Vantaa City Executive Board assembled for an additional meeting on May 26. In the meeting, the City Executive Board decided after voting to submit the mayor’s report on the economic situation of Vantaa and the Vantaa light rail project to the City Council for approval.
Vantaa City Executive Board approved the disposition plan for Väritehdas area
In its meeting on May 12, Vantaa City Executive Board approved the disposition plan for Väritehdas area. New homes and workplaces will be built in Väritehdas area for thousands of people.
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
VLR report part 7: Vantaa is international
Vantaa is the most international city in Finland and emphasises multiculturalism work and promoting integration.
VLR report part 4: Vantaa is socially sustainable
Vantaa strives to prevent segregation and its negative consequences. Safety, security and inclusion are important topics under social sustainability.
VLR report part 3: Vantaa builds well-being
The City of Vantaa’s work to promote well-being and health is managed and coordinated under the ‘Vantaa builds well-being’ strategy theme. Practical well-being work is carried out throughout the organisation.
Koivukylä resident's forum May 26th. - Respond to the pre-survey and influence
The spring residents' forum will be held at Koivukylä residents' hall (Hakopolku 2. 01360 Vantaa, 2. floor) on Monday, May 26th from 17:30 to 20:00.
Children and young people hope for more places to hang out and free hobbies in Vantaa.
Children and young people long for more comfortable places to hang out in Vantaa. Schoolchildren and students presented their wish to the city officials at the Influential Day, which was held at the city hall on April 22-23, 2025
Influential Day
Vantaa’s Influential Day is an annual event where the children and young people can meet the city’s decision-makers and influence the city’s activities and future.
The most popular parties in the county and municipal elections in Vantaa were the SDP, the National Coalition Party, and the Greens
The city of Vantaa gained 67 new council members, and the Vantaa and Kerava wellbeing services county gained 69 new representatives chosen by the residents. Voting was more active on election day than during the advance voting period – the municipal election turnout decreased, while the county