The Municipality of Klippan at a glance

Beautiful countryside — right on your doorstep. Shops and services — nearly everything you need within the municipal boundaries. Cultural and leisure activities — plenty to choose from. And, most important of all — really friendly neighbours.

Around 16,500 people live in the Municipality of Klippan, which has a population density of about 42 people per km². The municipality covers 376 km² and comprises both rich farmland and forested areas.

Klippan offers its inhabitants excellent childcare facilities and schools, including an upper secondary school. Higher education is available in the fields of transport/logistics and aviation. The environment, health care and technical services are some of the areas in which the municipality is very active. There are numerous opportunities for recreation thanks to the municipality´s engagement in cultural and leisure activities. Popular club and society activities also contribute to the sense of community.

The Municipal Council

The municipal council comprises 41 permanent members and 23 deputy members. During the 2010 - 2014 term the distribution of seats for the 41 members is as follows:
Centre Party 3
Liberal Party 2
Christian Democrat Party 3
Moderate Party 12
Social Democratic Party 14
Left Party 1
Swedish Green Party 1
Swedish Democrat Party 5

The municipal council makes decisions regarding both general and fundamental matters, such as goals and guidelines for their own work, the budget, municipal tax, tariffs and fees. The council also decides on the organization of the municipal committees and boards, and appoints their members and deputies.

The municipal council meets once every month, except in July. The meetings are open to the public.

Commerce and industry

Business-friendly Klippan