Region Gävleborg


Region Gävleborg, formerly known as Gävleborg County Council, is the regional council for Gävleborg County, Sweden. The Region is primarily responsible for healthcare and public transport but also oversees regional development and culture.

Conversion from County Council to Region

On 1 January 2015, Gävleborg County Council was restructured into Region Gävleborg. In addition to its traditional responsibilities such as healthcare, public transport agency X-Trafik, and cultural development, the Region now also manages infrastructure and economic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

Hospitals

Public Transport

X-Trafik is the public transport authority responsible for regional public transport in Gävleborg County, operating under Region Gävleborg.

Education

Culture

Politics

Region Gävleborg is governed by the Regional Council, with the Regional Executive Board handling executive matters.