Vestby Municipality

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1. Decision27 Oct 2026

   Municipality adopts minor zoning plan amendments for B1 and B2 Wessel Hage

   • On 30 September 2026 the municipality changed the zoning plan for B1 and B2 Wessel Hage. It used a simplified process under section 12-14 of the Planning and Building Act. The deadline is 17 November 2026.
   • The changes cover building lines (how far out you may build), a small change in building height, the design of outdoor areas and the height of the underground car park. Some rules are also made clearer.
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2. News article26 Oct 2026

   Vestby holds a free self-preparedness day on Rådhusgata on 29 October

   • Self-Preparedness Day is on Thursday 29 October, 3–8 pm, outdoors on Rådhusgata in central Vestby. All residents are welcome. You can learn how you and your family can manage on your own for a few days in a crisis.
   • Vestby municipality runs the day with Sanitetskvinnene, Red Cross, the police, fire and rescue, the farmers' association, scouts, 4H, Bygdekvinnelaget and the Defence Association.
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3. News article23 Oct 2026

   Senterveien zoning plan in Vestby expands by 14.1 decares of green space toward Randem farm

   • The area covered by the Senterveien zoning plan in Vestby grows by 14.1 decares and will total 85.6 decares. The change covers all of property 8/7 and part of 8/1.
   • The new areas will be green space (called green structure). They also get protection zones (H560 and H570) to safeguard nature and/or cultural heritage.
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4. Decision22 Oct 2026

   Vestby adopts zoning plan for new main water pipeline between Liabråten and Stensli

   • Vestby municipal council has approved a detailed plan for a new main water pipe between Liabråten and Stensli. It is the second part of a project for new water supply through the municipality. The 16 November 2026 deadline is in the title.
   • The goal is safer water supply. The current system has too little capacity, the population is expected to grow, and preparedness needs to improve.
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5. Public consultation22 Oct 2026

   Revised Solskrenten zoning plan out for limited consultation after earlier decision was deemed invalid

   • The council's 6 Oct 2025 decision on the zoning plan is considered invalid because the utilisation rate was calculated wrongly. The municipality has made a new proposal. You can comment until 13 November 2026.
   • The proposal limits buildings to 34% of the plot in area B/F1 and 30% in area B2. This is called BYA (built area).
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6. News article22 Oct 2026

   Vestby opens its first environmentally friendly artificial turf pitch on Friday 23 October at 2 pm

   • Vestby municipality invites people to the opening of new artificial turf at Vestby Arena on Friday 23 October at 2 pm. It is the municipality's first environmentally friendly artificial turf pitch.
   • The pitch has no plastic infill (the plastic granules that sit between the blades of turf). The municipality says it already meets coming EU rules.
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7. Call for applications21 Oct 2026

   Grant for inclusion of children and youth 2027: stricter applicant requirements and fewer activity types

   • You can apply for money to include children and youth (0–24) at risk of being left out. The deadline is 13 November 2026. The money goes to open meeting places, leisure activities and summer and part-time jobs.
   • You must be a voluntary organisation or other actor in the Register of Voluntary Organisations. Your municipality must be enrolled in the scheme. Vestby municipality is enrolled.
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8. News article20 Oct 2026

   Vestby hosts Self-Preparedness Week 26 October–1 November 2026 on coping when mobile and internet networks fail

   • Self-Preparedness Week 2026 is in week 44, from 26 October to 1 November. The aim is for more people to prepare for crises, so they and their community cope better.
   • This year's theme is «If mobile and internet networks don't work». Where do people find information when phones and internet are down? Being prepared also means knowing where to find information.
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9. News article19 Oct 2026

   Private water main leak in Vestby: 17 homes affected, permanent excavation starts 26 October

   • The permanent repair of the water pipe starts Monday 26 October 2026 at 08:00. Digging will take place on Terneveien. Getting around may be harder, so follow the signs.
   • No long water outages are planned. There may be short shutoffs.
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10. News article15 Oct 2026

    Vestby municipality and the Pensioners' Association invite 65-year-olds to two free lectures in November

    • On 10 November at 18:00 there is a talk about artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life, covering its possibilities and pitfalls. Andreas Jeksrud, who works on digitalisation for Vestby municipality, gives it. It is at Vestby Kulturkvartal, Gobi.
    • On 26 November at 19:00 there is a talk about the brain and how to make good choices. Christian Lunde-Hanssen gives it. He is a specialist psychologist at Østfold Hospital with over 20 years in specialist health care. It is at Vestby Seniorsenter, Rådhusparken 20.
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