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Vantaa City Council reviewed the Audit Committee’s Evaluation Report for 2024
ReleaseThe Vantaa City Council reviewed the Audit Committee’s evaluation report for 2024. School bullying, the development of literacy skills, and the employment situation raised concerns.
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A new youth activity centre in Havukoski – City Board approves needs assessment
ReleaseAt its first meeting of the autumn season on 11 August, the City Board of Vantaa approved the needs assessment for a youth activity centre in Havukoski. During the meeting, members were also appointed, among others, to the Disability Council, the Elderly Council, the Advisory Board for Multicultural
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Vantaa introduces its first street tree policy
ReleaseThe City Board of Vantaa decided at its meeting on 25 August to make the draft amendments to the local detailed plans for the Tikkurila Colour Factory area and Rusokallio in Hakkila available for public review. The meeting also noted Vantaa’s first street tree policy.
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Statements by the City Board on the Vantaa tram depot and Vantaa Energy sorting facility
ReleaseAt its meeting on 8 September, the City Board of Vantaa decided to issue statements regarding an appeal concerning the Vaarala depot of the Vantaa tram and the mixed waste sorting facility project planned by Vantaa Energy in the Långmosseberg area.
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The City of Vantaa Board tabled the revised project plan for the Vantaa light rail – the matter will be reconsidered on November 10
ReleaseThe City of Vantaa Board discussed the revised project plan for the Vantaa light rail at an extraordinary meeting on Monday, October 27. At the meeting, it was decided to table the revised project plan, and the matter will be reconsidered by the City Board on November 10.
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City Board approved the 2026 budget: Additional investments in safety and summer jobs for young people – the city’s finances to be balanced through an economic programme
ReleaseThe City of Vantaa’s Board discussed the 2026 budget and the financial plan for 2026–2029 at its meeting on 4 November. The Board decided to propose that they be approved by the City Council. The City Council is expected to decide on the budget and financial plan on 17 November. In addition, the
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City Council Approved the Revised Vantaa Tram Project Plan
ReleaseThe Vantaa City Council approved the revised project plan for the Vantaa tram at its meeting on 17 November. The meeting is still ongoing. Items on the agenda include the 2026 budget, tax rates, and the financial plan for 2026–2029.
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City Council approved the 2026 budget and financial plan for 2026–2029
ReleaseThe City Council of Vantaa approved the budget for 2026 and the financial plan for 2026–2029 at its meeting on 17 November following a vote. The 2026 municipal income tax rate and property tax rates were also decided, after a vote, to remain unchanged.