All agenda items

The Järva District Council decided to close an paternity investigation, in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 7 of the Parenthood Code. This matter was subject to secrecy, meaning the details were not made public.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee has updated dietary advice for self-caught fish in several Stockholm waterways due to elevated levels of PFAS, especially PFOS. The public is now strongly advised not to consume any self-caught fish from Magelungen and Drevviken. For other lakes like Brunnsviken and Årstaviken, children, adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding individuals, and those planning pregnancy should limit consumption to 2-3 times per year, while others can eat fish up to once a week. These are recommendations, not fishing bans, and are being communicated to relevant authorities.

The Environment and Health Protection Committee approved a report on the inspection of care homes in Stockholm between 2023 and 2025. This revealed that 42 percent of homes had serious deficiencies requiring follow-up, often due to poor routines for legionella, abnormal water temperatures, and noise. The Committee decided to forward the report to the district committees and the elderly care administration, and the environment administration will develop digital guidance and webinars in 2026 to improve knowledge among operators and property owners.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee approved the administration's response regarding property-proximal waste collection in older inner-city properties. The response clarified that general exemptions cannot be mandated, but Stockholm Vatten och Avfall (SVOA) has established criteria for alternative solutions in cases of limited space, unreasonable economic burden, or historical classification. The committee will continue to closely monitor the implementation, particularly the application of these criteria and the sufficiency of information provided to property owners.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee approved the Environmental Administration's response to a referral from the City Executive Board regarding snow dumping. While the administration acknowledged that dumping snow in water, especially from high-traffic areas, contributes to pollution and should be minimized, it currently remains the only solution for maintaining accessibility during heavy snowfall. The committee emphasized the need to investigate alternative methods and allocate land for snow storage, noting that new dispensation conditions, valid until 2031, have been nuanced regarding "freshly fallen snow."

The Environment and Health Protection Committee rejected the Chemicals Agency's proposal to abolish the permit requirement for professional sellers of particularly hazardous chemical products, citing concerns it could boost sales of such products, weaken corporate self-regulation, and complicate oversight. However, the Committee approved other parts of the proposal, including removing the record-keeping requirement for business-to-business sales of dangerous chemicals and exempting e-liquids and tobacco-free nicotine products from chemical regulations. The Moderate Party members dissented, advocating for the removal of the permit requirement to reduce business costs.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee approved the Environmental Administration's proposal responding to Linnéa Vinge (SD)'s motion to ensure meat as an option in the city's public meals. The Administration deemed current guidelines already provide healthy and nutritious food for various groups and support climate goals by increasing plant-based options and reducing meat, without removing choice. Anders Edin (SD) dissented, advocating for the motion to guarantee at least one full-value meat, poultry, or fish option at every lunch in preschools, schools, and elderly care.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee approved the Environmental Administration's proposed referral response regarding a new "Program for Events" in Stockholm. While the Administration welcomed the program, it criticized the vague and insufficiently guiding language concerning environmental and climate impact. The Moderates and Vice Chairman Elin Hjelmestam (L) dissented, arguing the matter should be returned for further development to include broader dialogue with the event industry, as they felt the basis lacked practical knowledge.

The Environment and Health Protection Committee approved the 2025 annual report on Stockholm's air quality, which showed current environmental quality standards were met for all pollutants, with a clear decrease in nitrogen dioxide levels. However, future tightened EU requirements for PM10 particles were not met at S:t Eriksgatan and the E4/E20 at Lilla Essingen, and neither the "Clean Air" environmental quality objective nor WHO guidelines for particles were achieved in several central areas.

The Environment and Health Protection Committee approved a report on Stockholm City's climate goal follow-up for 2024 and 2025. The report indicates Stockholm is not on track to meet its 2030 climate targets or the long-term goal of a fossil-free city, having already exceeded its emissions budget in the first two years. Criticisms included that only 46 percent of 2025 procurements mandated fossil-free fuels and that supplier follow-up is insufficient.

The Environment and Health Protection Committee approved the minutes from the Disability Issues Council meeting on April 15, 2026. During that meeting, discussions included the Property Department's and Environment Department's budget proposals for 2027-2029, where the council raised questions about the refurbishment of Eriksdalsbadet and the City Library, and the cleanup of Bromma Airport should it close. The council also expressed concern about the environmental impact of designing minutes for print-friendly paper formats.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee decided to acknowledge various received documents, including action plans for Roma inclusion, LGBTQI+ rights, national minorities, Sámi rights, and a plan for an age-friendly city. The committee was also informed about the audit report for 2025 and the City of Stockholm's annual report for the same year.

The Preschool Committee is to decide on writing off a debt of SEK 203,904 from Barnstugan Linden preschool, which went bankrupt on December 11, 2023. As the bankruptcy is concluded and available funds have been distributed, the city cannot recover the full amount.

Sophia Granswed Baat (M) proposes that the Preschool Committee's decision of March 3, 2026, regarding Yxan preschool should not be implemented or should be revoked, allowing the preschool to continue operations. The administration reports that the committee's decision has been appealed and the Administrative Court has granted an injunction, meaning the preschool can continue until a final court decision. The committee cannot alter its decision while the case is with the Administrative Court, but the administration suggests the committee approve the official statement as a response to the initiative.

Politicians from the Centre Party, Moderates, and Liberals have questioned the Preschool Committee regarding Yxan preschool, whose main provider approval was revoked in March 2026. They ask if the decision is based on current information, what changes Yxan has made since the 2022–2023 inspection, and how the city supports independent preschools in rectifying deficiencies before intervention. The administration responded that inspections follow the Education Act, include recent annual reports, and that interventions aim for correction and proportionality.

The City Planning Committee has decided on a zoning plan proposal for Skarpnäck sports field to allow a new sports facility combining a sports hall, ice rink, and swimming pool at Skarpnäcks Gård 1:1. This new facility will replace the existing sports hall and aims to improve safety and connections between Skarpnäck, Pungpinan, and Bagarmossen via a new pedestrian and bicycle path.

Council member Desirée Johansson highlighted deficiencies in decision documents for planning matters, specifically how green spaces are presented. She argued the documents too narrowly focus on biotope protection and stormwater, neglecting crucial values like recreation, play, shade, and local climate. The subsequent discussion also pointed out that cultural-historical values and overall ecological connectivity are frequently missing from these documents.

The Council decided on the program for its 2026 outing and dinner. The day will include a visit to the City Library to learn about its ongoing renovation, and a stop in Hagastaden where former member and landscape architect Anders Jönsson will present Timglasparken, designed by his firm.

The Municipal Executive Board's Senior Citizens' Council noted incoming documents, including minutes from previous meetings, and discussed an action plan for an age-friendly city focusing on participation, collaboration, and accessibility for Stockholm's elderly. The Council was also informed about an invitation from Region Stockholm to participate in a survey on digital prescription renewal, aimed at improving residents' digital interaction with healthcare.

At the Hässelby-Vällingby City District Council meeting on April 23, 2026, new alternate members were appointed to the city district administration's pensioner council. Wivian Lindberg was appointed as an alternate for the National Organization of Pensioners (PRO) and Barbro Erlandsson as an alternate for the Swedish Pensioners' Association (SPF).