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Zoning work for the new alignments of the Airport Rail Line and the Eastern Rail Line will be initiated in Korso.
ReleaseAt its meeting on 23 February, the City of Vantaa Executive Board decided to initiate the preparation of a phased master plan for rail projects in Korso and a partial master plan for the Petas–Piispankylä area. The planning work prepares for the implementation of new alignments for the Airport Rail
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Vantaa City Board reviews the 2025 financial statements – declining tax revenue and high unemployment deepened the deficit
ReleaseAt its meeting on 23 March, the Vantaa City Board reviewed the city’s 2025 financial statements. The meeting also approved the project plan for the Myyrmäki Insight House and the updated project plan for the renovation of the Varia Hiekkaharju campus.
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The City Council approved the expansion of the swimming hall at the Myyrmäki Sports Hall
ReleaseThe Vantaa City Council met on Monday, 23 March, to consider initiatives submitted by councillors and residents. In addition, the council approved the expansion of the Myyrmäki Sports Hall and the zoning plans for Rusokallio in Hakkila.
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City Executive Board reviews Personnel Report 2025 – Number of employees increased and salaries rose
ReleaseAt its meeting on 13 April, the Vantaa City Executive Board reviewed the city’s personnel report for 2025. Sanna Korpisalo was appointed as the new Director of Early Childhood Education. The Board also decided to organise a summer camp next summer for young people from Vantaa and its Ukrainian twin
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Vantaa promotes housing construction
ReleaseThe City of Vantaa proposes a temporary change to the calculation of compensation under land use agreements in order to boost housing construction in the city. At its meeting on 27 April, the City Board decided to propose to the City Council a change that will particularly facilitate the
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City Council discussed Vantaa’s finances in a challenging economic situation
ReleaseThe Vantaa City Council convened on Monday, 27 April to discuss the city’s financial plan for the years 2027–2030. In addition, the council took note of the 2025 personnel report.
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City of Vantaa and Vantaa and Kerava Wellbeing Services County reach agreement on continuation of lease arrangements
ReleaseAt its meeting on 11 May, the City of Vantaa Executive Board decided on leasing city premises to the Vantaa and Kerava Wellbeing Services County. Negotiations on lease agreements for all sites and premises have been conducted jointly, and a comprehensive solution has been reached for all sites and
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The City Council approved the stormwater fee
ReleaseThe Vantaa City Council approved, following a vote, a stormwater fee for properties at its meeting on 25 May. The meeting also approved a temporary change to the calculation of land use agreement compensations to accelerate residential construction in the city. In addition, the City Council approved