Question of the Week: Resident forums
Next week the town is arranging two resident forums: The town of Jakobstad has committed to organising 3–5 resident forums each year. What other topics should the town organise resident forums on? You have time to answer until Sunday 5.4.2026.…
Question of the Week: Participatory Budgeting 2026
Thank you for all the suggestions for the 2026 residents’ budget! Based on the residents’ suggestions in the first Question of the Week about residents’ budget 2026 you can vote on the options below: You have time to answer until…
Question of the Week: Survey on equality and equal treatment
The purpose of this survey is to collect the experiences and views of residents on how equality and equal treatment are realised in Jakobstad. The answers will be used in the work with the town’s plan for equality and equal…
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…