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District Director Jesper Ackinger updated the Norra Innerstaden district council on the situation following the March fire at Solrosen Preschool. Cleanup has progressed faster than anticipated, and children are expected to return to their regular premises in June.

The Norra innerstaden District Council approved the administration's report on a proposed detailed development plan for the property Guldfisken 26 at Nybrogatan 53, Östermalm. This plan allows for the hotel to expand with approximately 40 new rooms on the rooftop and a new space in the covered courtyard. The Council found the development positive and consistent with the cultural and historical values, raising no objections.

The Disability Council for Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Skarpnäck, and Farsta met to receive updates from administrations, discussing accessibility at the Skarpnäck civic office and expressing concerns about the automatic transfer of social psychiatry clients to elder care at age 65, which can disrupt continuity. They were also briefed on safety and security efforts in Skarpnäck, with a council member suggesting specific attention to how crisis information reaches individuals who are both deaf and blind.

The Skarpnäck District Council will be informed about incoming and outgoing correspondence, as well as excerpts from meeting minutes. This includes citizen proposals to replace gravel with artificial turf at Nytorps gärde and to build a dance floor in Skarpaby park, plus a viewpoint on advertising displays on Stångåvägen in Bagarmossen. The council will also receive information from reports by various departments, including the Culture Administration, Preschool Administration, and the City Executive Office.

The Skarpnäck District Council is set to review three citizen proposals: one suggests converting Tätorp's ball court into an artificial ice rink due to the lack of outdoor options in the district. Another proposes replacing the gravel football pitch at Nytorps gärde with artificial turf for increased usability for children and youth. The third aims to build a simple 30-square-meter dance floor in Skarpaby park for summer dance and activities.

The Skarpnäck District Council is addressing a letter from politicians concerned about the recruitment of children and youth into right-wing extremist groups. While the district administration reports no confirmed cases of such recruitment, they acknowledge the presence of right-wing extremist graffiti in public spaces and outline ongoing preventative work, collaboration with schools and police, and existing routines to handle concerns related to violent extremism, with further development of these procedures planned. They also assure that processes are in place to prevent the misuse of municipal premises and grants by inappropriate actors.

A citizen proposal suggests upgrading Magnebergsparken in Enskededalen with perennial beds, bushes, and more lilacs, also dividing the park into "rooms" for play, grilling, and relaxation. The Skarpnäck district administration is positive and includes the park in its long-term renovation plans, but no investments are planned before a major upgrade can begin, earliest 2030, due to the high cost exceeding the district administration's budget.

The Skarpnäck District Council is set to review a citizen proposal from Åsa Malmström to create deer-resistant flowering field edges around Nytorps gärde to support pollinators, arguing it would benefit visitors and the ecosystem. However, the district administration recommends against pursuing the proposal in its current form, citing existing initiatives like meadow mowing and bulb planting for biodiversity, and concerns that wide flowering zones would impact accessibility, maintenance, and incur unbudgeted costs.

The Skarpnäck District Committee will consider a citizen proposal for all municipal meals to be entirely plant-based, citing reduced emissions and more efficient preparation of special diets. The District Administration notes they already work to reduce meat consumption per city programs, but a fully plant-based diet is currently offered as a special option, not the standard.

The Preschool Committee adopted guidelines for work shoes in both municipal and independent preschools in Stockholm. This means staff working directly with children, such as childcare workers and preschool teachers, can receive one new pair of work shoes per year, valued up to 1000 SEK, once the City Council approves an overarching policy for work shoes in welfare operations.

The Preschool Committee approved a statement to the City Executive Board regarding the inquiry "Legal Certainty in Public Care for Children and Young People (SOU 2026:8)". The committee supported proposals for increased expertise in LVU (Compulsory Care of Young Persons Act) processes and improved data collection for social welfare committees, believing these would strengthen children's legal rights. While the Preschool Administration noted a minor concern about preschool staff potentially spending time as experts, they concluded this would not be a significant operational issue.

The Social Welfare Committee in Stockholm noted a compilation of the Health and Social Care Inspectorate's (IVO) oversight of the Söderort Residential Home for Girls (HVB) and the Söderort Acute and Short-term Accommodation. IVO found deficiencies in the handling of threats, violence, and abuse at the girls' HVB, but decided against further supervisory actions as the committee demonstrated implemented measures. Regarding the acute and short-term accommodation, IVO assessed that the committee's actions to rectify a previous deficiency concerning house rules that limited children's self-determination and integrity were sufficient, and the case was closed.

The Stockholm Social Welfare Committee noted a compilation from the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) regarding their supervision of Essinge HVB (home for care or residence). IVO had found deficiencies in background checks, suitability assessments, and house rules that limited children and young people's self-determination during an unannounced inspection in 2025. The matter was closed by IVO as the HVB home, which had low occupancy, was decided to be wound down in January 2026.

The Social Welfare Committee approved the administration's response to the Moderates regarding homeless individuals' applications for financial assistance. The response clarified that revised affiliation rules in 2024 have led to new client groups for the Homelessness Unit. While statistics on how many individuals recently released from correctional facilities are lacking, an increase is noted, and a mapping is underway to track recurring clients, with preliminary results showing over 25 percent return within one year.

The Social Welfare Committee in Stockholm approved the administration's response to a letter from Andréa Hedin et al. (M) concerning the acquisition of cooperative apartments for group homes for social purposes. The administration confirmed that acquiring homes is a standard practice, that the Real Estate Committee ensures market prices, and that integrating group homes into housing cooperatives has been a positive experience.

The Social Welfare Committee has approved a statement in response to a letter from the Centre Party, Liberals, and Moderates regarding efforts against female genital mutilation. The administration noted that the city already has structured work in this area as part of broader efforts against honor-related violence and oppression, including coordinated support and preventive measures, but stressed the need for further development. A special statement from C, L, and M emphasized ensuring that policy documents are put into practice, with proper follow-up and consistent application.

The Social Welfare Committee in Stockholm approved the administration's response to a letter from the Center Party and the Liberals regarding support for children and young people exposed to sexual exploitation. The administration stated that support is provided by the Support Center for Young Victims of Crime and various civil society organizations, with coordination handled by district committees, and that an expansion of the Mika reception for minors had previously been rejected. However, the Center Party, Liberals, and Moderates issued a separate statement requesting a more detailed response on how support functions in practice and further clarification on the Mika reception's role for minors.

The Social Welfare Committee approved the proposal to order five group home apartments with common and staff areas in the Persikan 6 block on Södermalm. This is to address the city's significant shortage of housing places under the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS). The new homes are expected to be ready for occupancy in the autumn of 2026, with an estimated annual rent of approximately SEK 2 million.

The Social Welfare Committee approved plans for a new group home for individuals with disabilities in the Blixtlåset 1 property in Enskede-Årsta-Vantör. This home will feature six apartments and shared spaces, aiming to be completed by 2030 with an estimated initial annual rent of approximately 1.3 million SEK. This initiative seeks to address the shortage of housing for this demographic in Stockholm.

The Social Services Committee has approved a plan to build a new 12-apartment supported living facility in Hornsbergskvarteren, Kungsholmen. This residence, expected to be ready by 2029 with an estimated annual rent of SEK 2.2 million, is for individuals with disabilities requiring round-the-clock support under LSS or SoL.