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Lilla Edet has appointed a senior adviser and offers free preventive home visits to municipal residents turning 75.

A new clinical training centre has opened at Sunderby Hospital after years of planning and will expand gradually.

Östra Järnvägsgatan closes to general traffic on 29 August from 8 am to 5 pm between Postgatan and Hantverksgatan.

From 20 August, voters can cast early ballots at many Swedish embassies and consulates, with 290 locations worldwide.

Uddevalla describes Sweden’s election system as secure, transparent and lawful, with votes counted and checked in several stages.

Lund’s technical committee decided on 18 August to continue additional public transport in 2027 and considered road-safety measures eligible for state support.

From 1 September 2026, owners of detached homes can apply for the Villaeffekten grant for measures intended to reduce energy costs.

Agnes cultural centre is being used as a voting location for the first time, staffed by 12 poll workers from 26 August to 13 September.

All food waste collected by Ystad is sent for anaerobic digestion and converted into biogas and biofertiliser, the municipality says.

Borlänge and police are introducing SSPF, linking schools, social services, police and leisure services to provide early support.