Question of the Week: The Bilingualism Programme
The town of Jakobstad has developed a bilingualism programme, with the intention of promoting equality between Finnish and Swedish within the town’s administration and services, as well as strengthening an atmosphere where people from both language groups feel equal and…
The County elections and municipal elections are held on Sunday 13 April 2025
The County elections and municipal elections are held on Sunday 13 April 2025. The following places are used as polling stations: Voting district – Polling station 001 Town centre – Library, Runebergsgatan 12 002 East – Itälä school, Industrivägen 13…
Question of the Week: Attitude survey on cycling
Have you thought about the fact that we are one of Finland’s most densely populated areas, that the distances are so short that we could often get around by bike with only a few minutes’ difference compared to by car,…
Question of the Week: Participatory Budgeting 2025 – Theme: The Town Centre
Residents’ budget is a way for the town of Jakobstad to do participatory budgeting. Participatory budgeting is a way for the town of Jakobstad to involve the residents in discussions, planning, and decision-making about how to use tax revenues. The…
Question of the Week: Fäboda from the residents’ perspective
This survey is part of the Fäboda project, which started in January 2025 and aims to involve residents in the region in developing the Fäboda area together. Throughout the project, we will be collecting your opinions and thoughts about Fäboda…
The employment services serve at Kanavapuistikko 1
The employment services (formerly the TE Office) serve at Ebba Brahe, Kanavapuistikko 1. Letters addressed to the employment services must be delivered there.
Do you want to improve your health and wellbeing?
The Wellbeing Guide is a new, easy-to-use website that brings together information and services to support your wellbeing. You can use it to find services from local municipalities, associations, and the Wellbeing Services County to suit your needs. The Wellbeing…
Question of the Week: The Health Barometer 2025
Last year at this time, a survey on the health and well-being of the residents of Jakobstad was conducted through Jeppis Gallup. We are once again interested in how the residents of Jakobstad would rate their health and well-being to…
Jakobstad Part of the Twinning Learning Programme
Jakobstad has been selected to join the Twinning Learning Programme, where towns are being paired to join forces to reach climate neutrality. The programme is part of the EU funded NetZeroCities project, which is designed to help cities overcome…
Spotlight – The Night of Culture and Commerce
The popular event Spotlight is arranged in Jakobstad on 28 August The programme during the event is diverse and offers activities for all ages. There are plenty of fun things for children to do, such as the exiting running event…