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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.

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1. ProcurementVälfärdsutskottet § 34 · 17 September 2026

   Purchase of digital language support for elderly care

   Hällefors municipality has decided to sign an agreement with Lingio AB to provide a digital training platform for language development in elderly care. The service is procured through an existing framework agreement via Adda Inköpscentral and Läromedia AB.

   Affects: Health & beautyServices & office Source

2. DecisionVälfärdsutskottet § 33 · 17 September 2026

   New activity requirement for welfare recipients

   The municipality is starting a new initiative in 2026 to meet the national activity requirement for welfare recipients. The program will offer tailored activities such as work training and internships, which may involve collaboration with local businesses.

   Affects: Services & office Source

3. ProcurementAllmänna utskottet § 54 · 15 September 2026

   Procurement of renovation and extension of Pihlskolan

   The committee proposes that the municipal administration be tasked with procuring the renovation and extension of Pihlskolan, with a total investment budget of up to SEK 119 million. The project also includes adapting temporary evacuation premises in Centrumhuset and Folkets hus, potentially offering local contracts for construction and installation businesses.

   Affects: Building & tradesStay & visitServices & office Source

4. DecisionAllmänna utskottet § 50 · 15 September 2026

   Increased guarantee limit for Hällefors Bostads AB

   The committee proposes increasing the municipality's guarantee limit for the municipal housing company Hällefors Bostads AB by SEK 70 million, from SEK 275 million to a maximum of SEK 345 million. This is done to enable the company to complete decided investments and secure liquidity for ongoing projects.

   Affects: Building & tradesStay & visit Source

5. DecisionAllmänna utskottet § 52 · 15 September 2026

   Supplementary budget for water and sewerage investments

   The committee proposes approving a supplementary budget totaling SEK 6,356,000 for water and sewerage investments for the year 2025, which finances the purchase of a wheel loader and projects like Hammars pumping station and Grythyttan's treatment plant.

   Affects: Building & tradesIndustryTransport & vehicles Source

6. DecisionKommunfullmäktige § 183 · 11 September 2026

   Adoption of new water services plan

   The municipal council decided to adopt a new water services plan for Hällefors Municipality. The plan is a strategic document outlining the long-term planning for public water services, affecting future infrastructure and development.

   Affects: Building & tradesStay & visitIndustry Source

7. DecisionKommunstyrelsen § 132 · 18 August 2026

   Adoption of new water services plan for the municipality

   The municipal executive board proposes that the municipal council adopts a new water services plan for Hällefors. The plan is a guiding document for long-term water and sewerage planning, affecting future property development and business areas.

   Affects: Building & tradesStay & visitIndustry Source

8. DecisionKommunstyrelsen § 137 · 18 August 2026

   No to campers at Lindholmstorpet due to café business

   The municipal executive board rejected a citizen proposal to open Lindholmstorpet for campers. The decision is based on a recently signed lease agreement with a private operator to run a café in the cottage, which is incompatible with allowing camper access.

   Affects: Services & officeStay & visit Source

Earlier letters: October 2026