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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.
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City Government reviewed Vantaa’s new City Strategy 2026–2029 – City Council to decide in January
ReleaseAt its final meeting of the year on 15 December, the Vantaa City Government decided to propose that the City Council approve Vantaa’s City Strategy for 2026–2029. In addition, the City Government unanimously rejected the zoning amendment concerning detached housing plots and a recreational area in
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City Council approved a guarantee for the Elmo ice rink and zoning plans for the Talkootie daycare centre in Vaarala, as well as for Martinlaakso and Varisto
ReleaseThe Vantaa City Council convened for its final meeting of the year on 15 December. After a vote, the council decided to grant a self-liability guarantee of up to EUR 11 million to Vantaan Jääurheilun tuki association as security for lease obligations related to an ice rink to be built in the Elmo
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City Executive Board approved the needs assessment for Ilola School and the project plan for Ojaha School
ReleaseAt its first meeting of 2026 on 12 January, the City of Vantaa Executive Board approved the needs assessment for the renovation and partial new construction of Ilola School, as well as the project plan for the Ojaha comprehensive school, pre-primary education facilities and a sports hall. In