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City Executive Board discussed local detailed plans for daycare centers in Keimola and Kivistö, and for the Petikko area
ReleaseIn 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
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City of Vantaa and France’s Val-d’Oise Deepen Cooperation on Airport City Development
ReleaseThe City of Vantaa and CEEVO, the Val-d’Oise Economic Development Agency, are strengthening their strategic partnership. A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Montréal, Canada, on 30 September, will deepen cooperation between the two airport regions, with a focus on investment
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City Board to Consider Launching Cooperation Negotiations to Renew City Operations and Balance Finances
ReleaseThe City of Vantaa’s City Board will consider a proposal to launch cooperation negotiations at its meeting on 10 August. The aim of the negotiations would be to renew the city’s operations and organisational structure while balancing the economy in response to changes in the operating environment
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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
ReleaseAt 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
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City of Vantaa statement: funding for integration must reflect actual costs and service needs
ReleaseThe 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.
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Vantaa-info Service Point in Korso to Close on 1 October 2026
ReleaseAt its meeting on 7 September, the City Board of Vantaa decided to close the Vantaa-info service point in Korso from 1 October onwards. The Board also discussed two of the city's strategic programmes: the Environmental Programme and the Integration Programme.
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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