Tag: Administration
Safe environment and the emergence of gangs
Street gangs, youth gangs and juvenile delinquency are hot topics, but the terms and concepts have become blurred in the general conversation.
City Council approves the plan for the Vaakapuisto area
On 24 April 2023, Vantaa City Council approved the plan for the Vaakapuisto park areas. The Vaakapuisto park areas will mainly be turned into block areas for residential houses. The buildings will protect the yards and detached house plots located on the southern side from the road noise of
City of Vantaa’s whistleblowing channel
Vantaa introduced a whistleblowing channel where city personnel, partners, residents and others can report suspected misconduct anonymously or with their name.
City Council approves plot acquisition for new health and wellbeing centre and Vantaa light rail alterations to local detailed plans
On 27 March 2023, the City Council approved the alterations to the local detailed plans.
Vantaa's 2022 financial statement shows a surplus – year 2023 enables urban development
After another year of crises, the City of Vantaa’s economy shows a surplus, even though it weakened compared to the previous year. The 2022 surplus amounts to €12.1 million and the result for period was €13.
Mayors of six largest cities call for quick solutions to talent shortage
The demographic development of Finland and the acute shortage of talent that companies are struggling with require more systematic and long-term investment in attracting international talent. Therefore, the next government programme must recognise the importance of cities in EU cooperation and set
City executive board decided on small-house lots’ land-cession principles
In its meeting on March 13, 2023, the city executive board handled, among other things, the 2022 HR report and welfare account, the transport policy, as well as the general small-house lots’ lease principles.
See something odd along the streets? Vantaa's election campaign has begun!
Vantaa’s election campaign uses inauthentic characters, created by artificial intelligence, that aim to arouse the citizens’ attention and also stir up a little bafflement. We want to increase voting activity and pose the question: who do want to decide on matters relevant to you?
Whistleblowing channel
Anyone can use the whistleblowing channel to report suspected misconduct concerning the City of Vantaa, Vantaan Tilapalvelut Vantti Oy, VTK Kiinteistöt Oy, Mercuria kauppaoppilaitos Oy or other smaller companies owned by the city. Vantaan Energia Oy and VAV Group have their own whistleblowing
Vantaa City Executive Board decided on summer employment aid for the young
Vantaa City Executive Board had its first meeting in 2023 on January 16. The meeting decided on summer employment aid for the young.