Service group: Democracy & Inclusion
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.
Children and youth of Vantaa plan improvements to their local environment together with the city
The Influential Day on May 8, 2024 will concentrate on the different residential areas of Vantaa and their development. For the 17th time, the young participants will represent all Vantaa schools and educational institutions.
Vantaa’s financial statement shows a surplus of €47.7 million – a healthy economy will promote urban development
The finances of the City of Vantaa are in surplus, even though the development and views of the Finnish economy weakened considerably during 2023. Vantaa has made significant investments and is amortizing its loans over the long term.
Vote on participatory budgeting ideas by April 28
All Vantaa residents aged 13 and over are entitled to vote on participatory budgeting ideas. The ideas that gain the most votes will be implemented in 2024-2025.
City Council handled the year 2023 welfare account
Vantaa City Council handled, in its meeting on March 25, the 2023 welfare account, initiatives submitted by residents, as well as ratified the local detailed plan for Satomäenkuja in Jokiniemi.