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The City's decisions

The City's decisions
The City of Helsinki uses Finnish in its decision-making. You can browse the service in English, but the decision documents themselves are only available in Finnish. The Decisions service compiles all decision-making by the City of Helsinki in one place. You can find decisions made by the Helsinki City Council, City Board, committees, office holders and other authorities of Helsinki in Finnish.
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Information on decision-making
Find out how the city’s decision-making process works and what roles the decision-makers play. Also see the decision-making vocabulary.
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News on decision-making

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  • The City of Helsinki’s financial statements for 2024: Municipal Helsinki’s financial performance better than budgeted, investments exceeding EUR 820 million(Link leads to external service)

    Published 20.3.2025 14:00
  • Helsinki City Council jubilee decision: Free admission to outdoor swimming facilities, select cultural events for young residents in 2025 (Link leads to external service)

    Published 15.1.2025 20:52
  • Helsinki City Council celebrates 150th anniversary with year-long tributes to council, democracy and city residents(Link leads to external service)

    Published 7.1.2025 9:54
  • Helsinki City Council turns 150 in 2025(Link leads to external service)

    Published 12.12.2024 8:12
  • The City of Helsinki’s Audit Committee: Services for families with children should be developed holistically(Link leads to external service)

    Published 10.6.2024 10:00
  • The City of Helsinki and the Helsinki Police Department are intensifying their years-long cooperation to increase the wellbeing of children and young people and reduce crime(Link leads to external service)

    Published 16.4.2024 9:00
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Upcoming meetings

Agendas are usually published at least four days prior to the meeting.

13.05.2025 — 15:30

Urban Environment Committee

13.05.2025 — 16:15

Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Committee

13.05.2025 — 16:15

Education Committee

Open agenda
13.05.2025 — 16:15

Audit Committee

Open agenda
15.05.2025 — 15:00

Board of Helsinki City Transport

15.05.2025 — 16:00

Buildings and Public Areas Sub-committee

15.05.2025 — 16:15

Sports Sub-committee of the Culture and Leisure Committee

Open agenda
19.05.2025 — 16:00

Helsinki City Board

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Decision-making vocabulary
The key terms related to the City of Helsinki’s decision-making process are explained in the decision-making vocabulary.
How are decisions made?
Find out how a City decision moves from idea to execution.
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