Tag: Administration
The new City Council began its term – Sakari Rokkanen was chosen as the City Council Chair and Ulla Kaukola as the City Executive Board Chair
The work of Vantaa’s new City Councilors started on June 16 with the first meeting of the council term. During the meeting, the Chairs of the City Council and the members of the City Executive Board, committees, divisions and other bodies were chosen. In addition, the City Council entered for
City Council approved the report on the Vantaa Light Rail project
Vantaa City Council assembled for an additional meeting on May 27. In the meeting, the city council approved, after voting, the mayor’s report on the economic situation of Vantaa and the Vantaa light rail project.
Sami Ylisaari chosen as Vantaa’s new director of cultural services
Vantaa City Executive Board assembled for its last term meeting on June 2. In the meeting, the city executive board decided to propose to the city council that an election for the new council term's representative bodies—such as committees and divisions—be held. In addition, the meeting decided to
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
Identification in our e-services to change: Users will be prompted to activate Suomi.fi Messages once they have identified themselves
As of 12 May 2025, you will be prompted to activate Suomi.fi Messages when you identify yourself with strong identification in the e-service of either City of Vantaa or another authority. The aim of the change is to encourage people to switch over to receiving official mail primarily electronically.
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
2024 financial statement: Vantaa’s steady growth continues despite the economic situation – balancing and carefully considered investments
The City of Vantaa had a total deficit of approximately 61 million euros. Last year, in addition to the overall weak economic situation, the city’s economy was impacted by a decrease in tax revenues and an almost complete halt in construction. However, Vantaa has made investments that will ensure
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