Question of the Week: Youth Gala
In 2026 the youth council in Jakobstad is celebrating its 20-year anniversary. To celebrate this, we have decided to organise a gala to highlight actors in the town who work in various ways for the benefit of young people. The…
Question of the Week: Researchers’ Night
At Campus Allegro, Novia UAS and Centria UAS work with both education and Research, Development and Innovation (RDI). Ahead of Researchers’ Night on 25 September, we would like to hear what people in Jakobstad know about the research and development…
Question of the Week: Jakobs Days 2026
Jeppis Gallup is back after the summer break, and the first gallup of the autumn is about Jakobs Days 2026. What do you think worked particularly well during the event? What did you miss, and what could be improved for…
Improvements to the Beaches at the Old Harbour and Fäboda Through the Participatory Budget
The funds allocated to the 2026 Participatory Budget have been used during the summer to develop the Old Harbour and Fäboda areas in line with residents’ proposals and wishes. During March 2026, residents of Jakobstad had the opportunity to submit…
Question of the Week: Competition for centre achievements
We are looking for the Centre Achievement of the Year 2026 in a competition that is organised for the second time in Jakobstad. Nominate an event, business, phenomenon, artwork or a person that has contributed to Jakobstad’s centre and had…
Question of the Week: Public Art
The town of Jakobstad is currently working on an Arts Programme for public art. The programme will be discussed in the town council during autumn 2026. Before that, we would like to hear the residents’ thoughts and opinions about art…
Question of the Week: The Town’s Cycle Paths
The terrain in Jakobstad is very flat, which together with the population density makes the town an excellent place to bike in. Generally speaking, you are able to reach most of the residential areas within 10 minutes (3 km) from…
Question of the Week: Physical activity counselling
Did you know that the Sports Agency in Jakobstad offers free physical activity counselling for the town’s residents? A Residents’ Forum on physical activity counselling will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:00 at Jakobstad Library.…
Question of the Week: The Selection of Courses at Arbis and Työväenopisto
Arbis and Työväenopisto arranges many courses and lectures yearly. To further improve the activities, we would like to receive suggestions on courses and lecturers, both Finnish and Swedish speaking. Do you have suggestions on courses that could be arranged? Please…
Question of the Week: Friendship families needed
To ensure that refugees arriving in the region get a good start in their new country, we are looking for volunteers who want to serve as friends or friendship families to refugees who have recently arrived in Finland or who…