Region Sörmland formerly Södermanland County Council (Swedish: Södermanlands läns landsting) is the regional council for Södermanland County, Sweden. The Region is primarily responsible for healthcare, public transport, and regional development, including cultural affairs.
Conversion from County Council to Region
On 1 January 2019, Landstinget Sörmland was renamed Region Sörmland. In addition to its previous responsibilities, the Region took over infrastructure planning and the role of the regional public transport authority.
Responsibilities
Hospitals
- Karsudden Hospital, Katrineholm (forensic psychiatry)
- Kullbergska Hospital, Katrineholm
- Mälarsjukhuset, Eskilstuna
- Nyköping Hospital
Public transport
Region Sörmland is the regional public transport authority under the brand Sörmlandstrafiken.
Culture and education
Region Sörmland manages cultural and educational institutions, including:
- Nynäs Castle
- Åsa Folk High School
- Eskilstuna Folk High School
- Sörmland Museum
- Scenkonst Sörmland
- Sörmland Library Development
The Region participates in the Swedish Cultural Collaboration Model and provides grants for cultural organisations.
Organisation
Region Sörmland is governed by the Regional Council, with 79 elected members.
Regional Executive Board
Electoral Districts
Region Sörmland is divided into four electoral districts:
- Nyköping, Oxelösund, Gnesta, and Trosa
- Katrineholm and Vingåker
- Flen and Strängnäs
- Eskilstuna
References
External links
- Official website
- 2010 Regional Election Results
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