According to Götene Municipality, new water samples from 10 August show that the water at Jutaviken in Årnäs is again suitable for bathing. The previous advisory prompted by elevated bacteria levels has therefore been lifted, and swimming is once again permitted according to the notice published on 14 August.
The municipality of Lekeberg reminds that around ten Swedish fungi can cause life-threatening symptoms. The poison information center’s free mobile guide describes some of the most dangerous species. The basic advice is to only eat mushrooms that you can safely identify.
Hudiksvall, Ljusdal, Nordanstig, Söderhamn, Bollnäs and Ovanåker change the advertising platform for municipal procurements to e-Avrop. Companies are invited to digital introductions on September 8 or 10 about how current deals are found and monitored.
Gnesta municipality has a temporary shortage of physical SL cards before the start of school. Students can instead get the school ticket in the SL app or load this year’s ticket onto a card from the previous school year. A new delivery is expected at the beginning of week 34.
Ahead of the start of school on August 18, Strömstad municipality has placed temporary signs near schools with the message that road users should show consideration. More children and young people are expected to move to and from school, which makes attention and lower risk behavior particularly important.
On September 10, at 5:20–7:30 p.m., a lecture for guardians will be held in the auditorium at Strömstad high school. The focus is young people’s movement, balance in everyday life and mental health. Erika Graham and Linda Lönn Blom lecture and participants can meet people who work with young people.
Skara municipality urges great caution when burning and grilling because the ground is very dry and fires can start and spread quickly. Work or activities that may create sparks or open flames should also be handled with care. Current local risk can be followed in the app Brandrisk Ute.
The renovation of the wooden surfaces around Sparbankstorget in Valdemarsvik is planned to start on September 1 and tentatively last until the end of October. The work area is fenced off. The bank’s entrances and the ATM will continue to be accessible, but construction traffic and limited accessibility are expected.
A new anchor is planned to be installed in the roundabout at Norrtälje’s southern approach during week 35. The previous landmark was destroyed in a traffic accident in autumn 2025. The replacement has been manufactured in Estonia and will be designed like the old anchor.
Persons registered in the municipality of Strömstad and organizations can apply for grants from the municipality’s listed funds and foundations. Applications can be submitted throughout the year, but those submitted by September 1 at the latest will move on to the next examination. Granted funds are normally paid out at the beginning of December.