Council watch

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

Example. The summaries below are invented to show the format, not real decisions.

1. Procurement Executive board · 15 September 2026

   Procurement of winter road maintenance 2027 to 2030

   The municipality is procuring ploughing and gritting in three areas. Tenders close 30 October. Local hauliers can bid for one area at a time.

   Affects: Transport & vehiclesForest & garden Source

2. Decision Municipal council · 15 September 2026

   New fees for pavement seating and market stalls

   The per-square-metre fee for pavement seating rises from 1 January. Saturday market trading is free of charge in December.

   Affects: Food & drinkShops & retail Source

3. Consultation Executive board · 8 September 2026

   Business plan 2027 out for consultation

   The association is a consultation body. Reply by 20 October. The board proposes three points: premises, skills and tourism.

   Affects: Services & officeStay & visitIndustry Source

4. Grant Region Örebro County · 2 September 2026

   Grant for energy audits in small businesses

   Businesses with fewer than 50 employees can apply for a grant covering half the cost of an energy audit. Open until the end of the year.

   Affects: IndustryFood & drinkStay & visit Source

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