Heby Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden

County affiliation

Until 1 January 2007 the municipality belonged to Västmanland County. On that date its county affiliation changed and it has since been part of Uppsala County.

Role and local government

As with other Swedish municipalities, Heby is responsible for a range of local public services. These typically include:

• primary and secondary education
• care and social services

Decisions affecting the municipality are made by an elected municipal council, which represents the residents and oversees municipal administration.

Settlements and character

Heby Municipality comprises the town of Heby together with surrounding villages and rural areas. The area combines residential communities with agricultural and natural landscapes common in parts of central Sweden.

Further information

For details about the municipality's services, governance and local initiatives consult official sources maintained by Heby Municipality or regional authorities in Uppsala County and formerly in Västmanland County.