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First news from the hobby group 

The new members of the Tuusula Leisure Group, who launched their activities earlier this year, have thrown themselves enthusiastically into their work. Their first task this spring has been to compile a list of schools’ requests for leisure activities and clubs, and in the autumn they will be promoting the new leisure season.

Four young people jumping into the air on the jetty. A lake landscape can be seen in the background.

It’s now the children and young people’s turn to have their say – the exciting Osbu vote has begun! 

The participatory budgeting process for children and young people in Tuusula has reached its climax with the voting phase, which began today, 6 May. Over the next two weeks, children and young people will be able to cast their votes in early years education settings, schools and open voting workshops. The eagerly awaited voting results will be announced on 22 May at 13:00 during a live broadcast.

Two children running in the school playground at Tuusulanjärvi School.

Children and young people’s views and experiences influence environmental planning – a toolkit has been developed to support participation 

Environment

Tuusula’s ‘Child-Friendly Municipality’ initiative promotes opportunities for children and young people to have a say in the planning of their local environment. The participation toolkit, developed by the Growth and Environment Division, provides experts with tools to ensure that the voices of children and young people are heard more clearly than ever before.

The school playground of their dreams, designed by the pupils using Lego. The pupils’ hands can be seen in the background.