Region Dalarna, formerly known as Dalarna County Council (), is the regional council for Dalarna County, Sweden. The Region is primarily responsible for healthcare and public transport but also oversees regional development and culture. Historically it was also called Kopparberg County Council () (1863–1996).
Conversion from County Council to Region On 1 January 2019, Landstinget Dalarna was renamed Region Dalarna. In addition to its traditional responsibilities such as healthcare, public transport agency Dalatrafik, and culture, the Region now also manages some physical planning and infrastructure development within Dalarna County.
Responsibilities
Hospitals The central hospitals are located in Falun and Mora. Mora Hospital serves the northern and western parts of Dalarna, while Falu Hospital serves the eastern and southern parts. Smaller hospitals are located in Avesta, Ludvika, Borlänge, and Skönvik (Säter). The latter houses the county's forensic psychiatric clinic.
Public Transport
Dalatrafik is the public transport authority for regional public transport in Dalarna and operates as a division of Region Dalarna.
Education Dalarna University College in Falun and Borlänge Älvdalen Education Center The Natural Resource High School in Rättvik The Music Conservatory in Falun Fornby Folk High School in Borlänge Sjöviks Folk High School near Avesta Mora Folk High School Malung Folk High School
Culture Dalarna County Archives Dalarna Museum Dalarna County Library Dalateatern
Politics Region Dalarna is governed by the Regional Council, with the Regional Executive Board handling executive matters.
Chairman of the Regional Executive Board +List of ChairpersonsNameFromToPolitical PartyAlf Johansson20022009Social DemocratsInga-Lill Persson20092016Social DemocratsGunnar Barke20162018Social DemocratsUlf Berg20182022ModeratesElin Norén2022Social Democrats
Regional Council 2022–2026 ChairpersonVice ChairpersonSecond Vice Chairperson SJörgen Norén MMikael RosénKDTorsten Larsson
Regional Executive Board 2022–2026 ChairpersonFirst Vice ChairpersonSecond Vice Chairperson SElin Norén CSofia Jarl MBjörn Ljungqvist
Majorities + Governing CoalitionsTermPartiesSeats1994–1998Social Democrats, Centre Party50 of 831998–2002Social Democrats, Left Party44 of 832002–2006Social Democrats, Left Party (minority)38 of 832006–2010Social Democrats, Left Party42 of 832010–2014Social Democrats, Left Party, Green Party42 of 832014–2018Social Democrats, Left Party, Green Party (minority)39 of 832018–2022Moderates, Centre Party, Christian Democrats, Dalarna Healthcare Party, Green Party, Liberals43 of 832022–2026Social Democrats, Centre Party, Christian Democrats, Dalarna Healthcare Party47 of 83
Municipalities Avesta Municipality Borlänge Municipality Falun Municipality Gagnef Municipality Hedemora Municipality Leksand Municipality Ludvika Municipality Malung-Sälen Municipality Mora Municipality Orsa Municipality Rättvik Municipality Smedjebacken Municipality Säter Municipality Vansbro Municipality Älvdalen Municipality
References
External links Official website