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Minutes and decisions from the municipal council and executive board, read for you. Half a page a month on what affects businesses.

This month’s summary: October 2026

Reviewed by the board

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  1. DecisionKommunstyrelsen § 152 · 6 October 2026

    Postponement of expansion of Pihlskolan school

    The municipal executive board postponed a decision on a 119 million SEK investment for remodeling and expanding Pihlskolan. The procurement project involves major construction, evacuation spaces, furniture, and IT contracts, to be handled alongside the municipal financial action plan.

    Affects: Building & tradesServices & office Source

  2. DecisionKommunstyrelsen § 146 · 6 October 2026

    Increased guarantee limit for Hällefors Bostads AB

    The municipal council is recommended to increase the municipal credit guarantee for Hällefors Bostads AB from 275 to 345 million SEK due to a funding gap of 59.1 million SEK. The guarantee is conditional upon reorganization and monthly financial reporting.

    Affects: Stay & visitBuilding & trades Source

  3. DecisionKommunstyrelsen § 150 · 6 October 2026

    Supplementary budget for water, sewage, and machinery

    The municipal executive board proposes a supplementary budget for 2026 of 6.36 million SEK financed via new loans for water/sewage and a 2.18 million SEK wheel loader purchase. Key projects include the Hammar pump station and Grythyttan treatment plant.

    Affects: Building & tradesTransport & vehicles Source

  4. DecisionKommunstyrelsen § 145 · 6 October 2026

    Reorganization of Hällefors Bostads AB

    The board proposes reorganizing Hällefors Bostads AB to integrate operations with the municipal real estate unit via management contracts from January 1, 2027. The measure targets annual savings of around 6 million SEK, including joint fleet and property management.

    Affects: Stay & visitBuilding & trades Source

  5. DecisionKommunstyrelsen § 149 · 6 October 2026

    Unchanged municipal tax rate for 2027

    The municipal council is recommended to keep the municipal tax rate unchanged at 22.05 SEK for 2027, maintaining predictable tax conditions for local taxpayers and business owners.

    Source

  6. DecisionKommunfullmäktige § 183 · 8 September 2026

    Adoption of new water services plan

    The municipal council adopted a new water services plan under the Public Water Services Act. The plan outlines long-term public water and wastewater management, which affects future infrastructure and services for properties and businesses.

    Affects: Building & tradesStay & visitIndustry Source

  7. DecisionKommunfullmäktige § 179 · 8 September 2026

    Renovation of football pitches at Grythyttans IP

    The council approved a supplementary budget of SEK 500,000 for 2026 to renovate pitches, install drainage, and erect protective netting at Grythyttans IP. Financed through new borrowing, this project provides contracting opportunities in groundworks and construction.

    Affects: Building & trades Source

Earlier letters: September 2026