Uppsala municipality has started controls to ensure valid documents and compliance with laws in its building projects.
The municipality is affiliated with the Rättvist byggande organization. The aim is to assume responsibility as a developer for fair working conditions and to combat work-related crime.
The first control took place in early May at a project in Östra Fyrislund. It was carried out without remarks.
Uppsala municipality has expanded the areas where municipal security guards can operate. The decision follows a 2024 evaluation that showed positive effects on safety. New legislation enabled approval from the police.
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Voting in the 2025–2026 citizen budget for rural areas has concluded. Out of 43 proposals, 31 projects will be carried out with a total budget of 2.3 million kronor.
In March 2026, Uppsala municipality will relocate several park, outdoor, nature, and forest management units to Kåbovägen 17 from Sågargatan 17. The move aims to consolidate expertise for improved collaboration and more efficient use of resources. It affects around 110 employees in Avdelning park och natur.
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Police in region Mitt are expanding their popular volunteer pilot project, which informs elderly people about phone scams, to Uppsala in 2026. The project began in Västerås due to high demand for information. Fraud is one of the most common crimes investigated, with profits reaching about 5.7 billion kronor in 2025.