County board to take over Dalarna shelter supervision

Dalarna's county administrative board will soon assume supervision of the region's shelters. The new responsibility is expected to increase national inspections from 1,000-2,000 to about 12,000 annually.

The county administrative board in Dalarna will soon take control of the region's shelters. Lars-Håkan Jönsson, head of the department for operational support and civil protection at Länsstyrelsen Dalarna, described it as a major shift.

"It is a big change for us, but above all for society. The ambition is raised from 1,000 to 2,000 inspections to about 12,000 per year nationwide," Jönsson said.

Details remain unclear ahead of the rollout, but more checks are anticipated in the county. The responsibility is transferring from previous bodies to the county boards.

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Illustration of Region Dalarna council allocating 30 million SEK to child psychiatry, showing politicians debating budget with symbolic care elements.
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Region Dalarna allocates up to 30 million SEK to child psychiatry for 2026

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Region Dalarna's regional council has decided to allocate up to 30 million kronor extra to the care choice for child and youth psychiatry (BUP) in 2026. The investment aims to retain care providers. The opposition warns that the funds will not solve the root problems.

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has granted county administrative boards in northern and central predator management areas the authority to decide on bear license hunts until October 15, 2029. This includes the board in Dalarna and aims for more predictable management. It marks the second such decision by the agency.

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Following the Sundsvall Administrative Court's March 17 decision to lift a temporary halt, the license hunt for lynx in Dalarna has resumed amid ongoing appeals. Hunters are permitted to shoot 20 lynx—nearly double last year's quota—while the Nature Protection Association, which appealed in 11 counties, criticizes the move.

Police in northern Dalarna are increasing snowmobile checks during Easter, but officers in Idre say they should have conducted more this winter. On Wednesday, 20 vehicles were checked in Grövelsjön and Drevdagen with no violations noted. Lena Nilsson, community police officer in Älvdalen, cites staffing shortages as a barrier.

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Despite recent candidate shortages in some municipalities, 491 candidates from twelve parties have been nominated for Dalarna's regional council election this autumn—115 more than in 2022. The Green Party and Liberals, which faced list gaps in several areas, are aiming for a comeback after losing seats in 2022. Nearly all are on locked lists.

Elderly and social insurance minister Anna Tenje (M) has criticized Borås for cutting back on food for the elderly while investing in the zoo. Municipal council chairman Ulf Olsson rejects the accusations, emphasizing that no savings have been made on food quality. The debate arose in a radio broadcast about rising food prices in elderly care.

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After a successful inspection, the Hovnäs ferry is soon ready to resume carrying passengers across the Dalälven. The ferry connects Dalarna and Västmanland, operating from spring to autumn.

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