Region Västernorrland is the
regional council for
Västernorrland County
Västernorrland County () is a county ('' län'') in the north of Sweden. It is bordered by the counties of Gävleborg, Jämtland, Västerbotten and the Gulf of Bothnia.
The name ''Västernorrland'' means "Western Norrland", as it was in the ...
, Sweden. Like all Swedish regions, Region Västernorrland is primarily responsible for healthcare, public transportation, and regional development. It also oversees cultural initiatives and public infrastructure.
Hospitals
Region Västernorrland operates three hospitals in Västernorrland County:
* Länssjukhuset Sundsvall-Härnösand in
Sundsvall
Sundsvall () is a city and the seat of Sundsvall Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden. It has a population of 58,807 as of 2020; more than 95,000 live in the municipal area. It is Sweden's 21st largest city by population. Old town i ...
and
Härnösand
Härnösand () is a Urban areas in Sweden, locality and the seat of Härnösand Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden with 25,012 inhabitants in 2023. It is called "the gate to the High Coast" because of the world heritage landscape just ...
*
Sollefteå Hospital
Sollefteå Hospital () is a hospital in Sollefteå in Västernorrland County, Sweden. The hospital was the first site to use an automated vacuum collection
An automated vacuum waste collection system, also known as pneumatic refuse collection, o ...
in
Sollefteå
Sollefteå () is a Urban areas in Sweden, locality and the seat of Sollefteå Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden.
History
The earliest written account on Sollefteå is found in a script dating back to 1270. During this time the name ...
* Örnsköldsvik Hospital in
Örnsköldsvik
Örnsköldsvik (; ), often shortened to just Ö-vik, is a Urban areas in Sweden, locality and the seat of Örnsköldsvik Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden, with 32,953 inhabitants in 2017.
Its natural harbour and archipelago is in th ...
Public Transport
Västernorrlands läns Trafik AB, the public transport authority of Västernorrland County is a municipal federation between the region and local municipalities, managing public transportation under the brand name
Din Tur.
Education
* Naturbruksgymnasiet Nordvik
* Skedom/Övergård Agricultural High School
* Räddningsgymnasiet Sandö (Rescue High School)
* Örnsköldsvik Folk High School
* Hola Folk High School
* Ã…lsta Folk High School
Culture
*
Västernorrland County Museum
* Scenkonst Västernorrland (60% owned by Region Västernorrland)
* Västernorrland County Library
Politics & Organisation
On February 1, 2018, Landstinget Västernorrland officially changed its name to Region Västernorrland. The region is politically governed, with the
Regional Council as the highest decision-making body. The Regional Executive Board has the main political responsibility and prepares matters for the council.
Between 2019 and October 2024, Glenn Nordlund (S) served as the Chairman of the Regional Executive Board. In October 2024, he was succeeded by Sara Nylund (S).
The Opposition Regional Councilor, who also serves as Second Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Board, is Robert Thunfors (previously SJVP, now an independent politician) as of 2023.
Electoral Districts
As of the 2018 regional election, the region has a single electoral district covering the entire county.
Final vote count and mandate distribution, Regional Election 2018
Västernorrland County Administrative Board.
References
External Links
Official website of Region Västernorrland
Election Authority for regional election results
Västernorrland County Museum (archived)
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Västernorrland County
Organizations established in 1863
Västernorrland