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Children’s and parent’s experiences of early childhood education being mapped out with a client survey
NewsGuardians 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.
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Night-time rock excavation works continue in Tikkurila
NewsVantaa light rail works are ongoing at Tikkurila station. According to current plans, night-time rock excavation works will continue on occasional nights during September. Tikkurila station and all services in the area remain open as normal.
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The Vantaa City Museum in Tikkurila is now the Vantaa History Museum
NewsAs of September 1, the Vantaa City Museum’s location in Tikkurila will be known as the Vantaa History Museum. The new name was chosen from among nearly 200 suggestions. The first permanent exhibition about Vantaa's history will open to the public on November 27.
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A particularly noisy phase of the work will begin in week 37 on Länsimäentie near the Maratontie roundabout
NewsThe particularly noisy work will continue for approximately 15 days, on weekdays between kl. 7–18
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All capital region first-graders to receive a book from Helmet libraries
NewsIn cooperation with publishers, Helmet Libraries will be gifting books to all first-graders in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area during the academic year 2026–2027. They are also all invited to visit their local library.
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Rock Drilling and Excavation Works Causing Increased Noise to Continue on Hakunilantie
NewsRock drilling and excavation works that began in June on Hakunilantie, between Kyytitie and Tammapolku, will continue. The excavation works need to be extended beyond the original estimate, as more bedrock than anticipated has been encountered within the work area, increasing the extent of rock
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Vantaa light rail vehicle procurement update progresses to City Council
ReleaseIn its meeting on August 24, the Vantaa City Executive Board decided to submit the Vantaa light rail's updated vehicle procurement project plan to the City Council for approval and to propose the granting of an absolute guarantee to Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd.
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The City Council ratified the Economic Program and Vitality and Employment Program
ReleaseIn 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