Question of the Week: Participatory Budgeting 2026
Residents’ budget is a way for the town of Jakobstad to do participatory budgeting. Participatory budgeting is a way to involve the residents in discussions, planning, and decision-making about how to use allocated tax revenues. The town executive has allocated…
Fäboda winter day 7.2.2026
The Fäboda project presents: FÄBODA WINTER DAY 7.2.2026, 10.00–13.00 Location: Fäboda, Kaffestugan + the accessible trail/beachToasts are available for purchase at Kaffestugan! We also arrange bus transport with two departures from Jakobstad/Pietarsaari town square and return trips from Fäboda: The…
Question of the Week: Strategy of the Town, Follow-Up
The town of Jakobstad renewed its strategy for 2025–2030 by a decision in the town council on 23 September 2024. The strategy contains four key strategic objectives, and we want to evaluate the implementation of them together with the residents.…
Information from the employment services
Employment Services are available in Nedervetil on the first Thursday of each month. Drop-in service, no appointment required! Opening hours at 9–12 and 13–15. Location: Nedervetil Library, Murickvägen 130
Question of the Week: Pietarsaaren suomenkielinen työväenopisto
Pietarsaaren suomenkielinen työväenopisto is an educational institution maintained by the town, and its area of operation is Jakobstad. Starting from 2024, the Workers’ Institute will be part of a larger entity together with Jakobstad’s Swedish Workers’ Institute and the Wava…
Welcome to respond to the survey on the Jakobstad Region employment area!
With this survey, we are examining views on the services of the Jakobstad Region employment area.We would particularly like to hear ideas on how we can develop our services. The survey is aimed at all residents and companies in the…
The Employment Services’ opening hours during Christmas and New Year
Exceptions in the opening hours: Monday–Friday 22–26.12: Get service at JobMarket e-services Monday 29.12: Telephone service for personal customers open 9–12 Tuesday 30.12: Telephone service for personal customers open 9–12Lobby service open at 9-12 and 13–15 Wednesday 31.12: Telephone service…
Registration for the spring 2026 swimming courses is now open
In spring we will have the following courses: Beginner course, beginners course for ages 9-12, advanced course, technical course, master course, Junior Lifesaver course, baby swimming and for adults a beginners and a technique course.