The economic development looks better than it did last spring, according to the ruling Quartet, which consists of S, L, C and KD.
In June, the municipality went towards a deficit of 300 million, but is now budgeted for a deficit of 100 million in 2021.
- Norrköping has reserves and is equipped.
Then there are government grants, weighted for health and care.
But the municipality's own finances have also improved.
Education and income support
Stjernkvist points out that the school in the municipality has done a great job and that the merit value for year nine is now up to the same level as the rest of the country.
The proportion of long-term unemployed and people in need of income support has also fallen.
According to Lars Stjernkvist, jobs have been created, for example in IT and logistics.
- We now have fewer people in need of income support per capita than Linköping, and this is the first time since I took office.
Some of the jobs that have been added are those that do not require any higher formal education and they have gone to the long-term unemployed.
He further says that follow-up work and support for those who need income support has meant that some have gotten jobs and some have stopped applying for grants.
Technical Committee
The technical committee will also receive an additional 17 million - will we not have to see off street lighting this winter?
- Yes, it should not be needed.
The committee has pressure on investments as the municipality grows.
It must be able to manage investments in new cycle paths and green areas and more.