Service group: Democracy & Inclusion

City Executive Board reviewed amendments to the local detailed plans for Veromies, Varisto, and Martinlaakso

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In its meeting on October 19, Vantaa city executive board reviewed amendments to the local detailed plans for Keimola, Kivistö, and Petikko.

City Executive Board approved the outcome of co-operation negotiations as the basis for further preparation of the budget

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The City Executive Board of Vantaa approved the outcome of the co-operation negotiations in its meeting on October 19, 2026, as the basis for the continued preparation of the 2027 budget. The negotiation outcome was approved with an amendment proposed by the mayor concerning the use of temporary

City council approved programs for Safety and Neighborhood Development and local detailed plans for two daycare centers

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In its meeting on October 19, 2026, Vantaa City Council approved the Positive Neighborhood Development Program and the Safety Program for 2026–2029. The city council also approved the local detailed plans for daycare centers in Keimolanmäki and Kivistö. In addition, the council decided to suspend

This year, recruitment event Megarekry will include a new twist – The Megarekry App opens in new window, links to another website

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The brand-new digital tool helps job seekers and employers find each other more effectively. It was developed by Business Vantaa’s Full Stack Development Intern Ayokunle Ogunbiyi, who is also a graduate student at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Megarekry 2026 takes place on October 29 in

City Executive Board discussed local detailed plans for daycare centers in Keimola and Kivistö, and for the Petikko area

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In its meeting on October 5, Vantaa City Executive Board reviewed local detailed plans for Keimola, Kivistö, and Petikko. The board also took note of the second interim financial report for 2026 and approved land-use principles supporting economic development. These principles support business

The Kuntalaisaktivismia! event called on the people of Vantaa to make a difference

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The Kuntalaisaktivismia! (Citizen Activism!) event took over the Vantaa Town Hall on the 30 September, 2026. The event brought together hundreds of residents to discuss civic engagement and the city’s development. Visitors had the opportunity to ask the Mayor questions directly about matters

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Vantaa City Council approves guarantee for Vantaa Light Rail vehicle procurementantaa City Council approves guarantee for Vantaa Light Rail vehicle procurement

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At its meeting on 21 September, the Vantaa City Council approved two strategic programmes for 2026–2029: the Environmental Programme and the Integration Programme. The Council also decided on financing arrangements for the procurement of vehicles for the Vantaa Light Rail and approved three zoning

City of Vantaa statement: funding for integration must reflect actual costs and service needs

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The City Board of Vantaa met on Monday, 21 September 2026. At the meeting, the City Board decided to submit the City of Vantaa’s statement to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment concerning the draft decree on compensation for costs related to the promotion of integration.

Children’s and parent’s experiences of early childhood education being mapped out with a client survey

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Guardians in Vantaa will receive a link to the survey from their child’s daycare centre or family daycare caregiver. The survey is open from 7 to 18 September 2026.

The City Council ratified the Economic Program and Vitality and Employment Program

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In its meeting on August 24, following a vote, the Vantaa City Council ratified two strategic programs for the strategy period 2026–2029: the Economic Program and the Vitality and Employment Program. In addition, the Council ratified Vantaa's new voting districts as of January 1, 2027. The number of