Region Kronoberg, formerly known as Kronoberg County Council (), is the regional council for Kronoberg County, one of three counties in the province of Småland, Sweden. Region Kronoberg is responsible for healthcare, public transport, and regional development. The Region was established on 1 January 2015 through the merger of the Kronoberg County Council and the Southern Småland Regional Association.
Organisation Region Kronoberg is divided into three main administrations: Healthcare Regional Development Public Transport
The organisation has approximately 6,500 employees. The Regional Director leads the work along with directors for healthcare, regional development, and transport. They are supported by the regional staff and service departments.
Responsibilities The main responsibilities of Region Kronoberg include: Healthcare and medical services Public transport and infrastructure Education and competence development Environmental and climate policies Regional planning Business and innovation Public health and culture
Region Kronoberg also owns or has interests in several companies and economic associations within culture, business, transport, and education.
Operations
Healthcare Central Hospital in Växjö (CLV) Ljungby Hospital Psychiatric clinics at Sigfridsområdet (Sankt Sigfrid Hospital) 21 primary care centers 17 public dental clinics (Folktandvården)Region Kronoberg: Healthcare and Care Retrieved 30 June 2015
Public Transport Länstrafiken Kronoberg is the division of Region Kronoberg responsible for public transport within the county.
Culture Smålands Museum
Politics Since 2024, Region Kronoberg has been governed by a coalition between the Social Democrats and the Moderates.
Electoral Districts The region is divided into two electoral districts for regional elections:
Western District: Ljungby Municipality Markaryd Municipality Alvesta Municipality Älmhult Municipality
Eastern District: Växjö Municipality Lessebo Municipality Uppvidinge Municipality Tingsryd Municipality
References
External links Official website Election Authority for regional election results Smålands Museum