City of Espoo

Espoo is an attractive and vibrant city close to nature. In Espoo, you can easily visit the seaside or a national park and enjoy the city’s high-quality services in the five urban centres.

Decision-making in Espoo

The highest decision-making body in Espoo is the City Council, whose members are elected by local residents every four years. The City Board elected by the City Council is in charge of the city’s administration and prepares the matters to be discussed by the City Council. Read more about decision-making in Espoo and have your say on issues that matter to you.

City of Espoo organisation and strategy

The City of Espoo’s strategy is known as the Espoo Story. It guides the city’s operations in line with the common goals.

Innovative Espoo

We believe in radical multidisciplinary creativity and collaboration. Wellbeing is the cornerstone of innovation. We take care of biodiversity and will achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 through determined cooperation.