Förnyalund

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Förnyalund (FNL), also written as FörNyaLund, is a local political party in Lund, Sweden. It was formed in January 2014 by people opposed to the tram project planned for Lund at the time. The party focuses on urban planning, the cultural environment, and protecting arable land from development. It has also been active in debates about development in Lund’s town centre, including opposition to a proposed conference centre near the old courthouse and St. Peter’s Priory.

Electoral history and role in council
- 2014: 6.37% of the votes, 4 of 65 seats.
- 2018: 8.57% of the votes, 6 seats.
- 2022: 6.38% of the votes, 4 seats.
From 2018 to 2022, Förnyalund was part of the governing coalition in Lund (the Lund Quintet) and held leadership roles on several committees, including the Technical Committee and the Culture and Recreation Committee, while also serving as vice-chair of the Construction Committee.

History of leadership
- Börje Hed was the party’s first municipal commissioner.
- Jan Annerstedt took over in 2020.
- The party’s first chair was Sverker Oredsson. He was followed by Anne Landin in 2015, then Maria Nermark, a psychologist and former chair of Region Skånes Psychologist Association.
- Ann Tångmark became chair in 2019 and later served as vice-chair.
- Börje Hed became chair again in 2020.

Website: fornyalund.se