All agenda items

The City Executive Board decided to propose to the City Council the approval of a themed playground in Akalla 4:1, Tensta, costing 84.7 million SEK, following a referral back from the City Council questioning the high costs and tight schedule. However, several parties including the Moderates, Sweden Democrats, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats reserved their positions and presented alternative proposals.

The City Executive Board decided to propose that the City Council approve a digital map for Stockholm municipality's local public order regulations and revise certain paragraphs, including § 22 concerning the collection of dog waste, which would expand the requirement to the entire municipality instead of just the inner city. Additionally, existing map appendices will be repealed and replaced with the new digital map, and the decision will be reported to the County Administrative Board for approval.

The Stockholm City Executive Board decided to respond to a consultation proposal from the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise regarding a shorter chain of instances for land and environmental matters. The statement, based on a memo by City Commissioner Åsa Lindhagen, addressed issues concerning detailed development plans, the order of instances, and judicial reviews. The City Executive Board approved submitting Stockholm's official statement in response to the consultation.

The City Executive Board decided to allow the Kungsholmen District Council to proceed with the Karlbergskanalen promenade development project, budgeted at SEK 72 million. This popular section of the "Around Kungsholmen" loop will be widened for better walkability, and ground stabilization measures will be implemented due to landslide risk. Expenditures for 2026 must be accommodated within the council's investment budget, with future years' costs managed in the 2027 budget. The Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats issued separate statements on the matter.

The City Executive Board rejected a Liberal party motion to develop a strategy for keeping rents low for community centers, association premises, and civic houses. The Board reasoned that the city already addresses this through association grants and an ongoing inquiry for the 2026 budget regarding the Culture Committee acting as a primary tenant, and that the city has limited influence over external property owners' rents. Jan Jönsson (L) registered a dissenting opinion.

The City Executive Board rejected a Liberal motion to introduce "cultural sound zones" to protect Stockholm's culture and nightlife. This decision was based on the inability of individual municipalities to permit higher noise levels under current law, and because existing initiatives like cultural navigators and the nightlife strategy already support the city's cultural and entertainment scene. The Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats dissented from the decision.

The City Executive Board rejected a motion by Anders Edin (SD) to protect Carl Bonde Forest in Hässelby from development and designate it as a nature reserve. The rejection cited an opinion that development primarily affects areas with lower natural values and that the city is developing a policy for the protection of natural areas. Gabriel Kroon (SD) dissented, advocating for the motion's approval to preserve the forest.

The City Executive Board approved Stockholm City Hall AB's acquisition of all shares in the newly formed company Kista Utveckling AB, which will drive and coordinate urban development, business collaboration, and place development in Kista. The company's articles of association and a budget of -10 million SEK for 2026 were also approved, despite objections and alternative proposals from the Moderate Party, Liberals, and Centre Party.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm conduct a "crime proofing analysis" of its grant routines to reduce the risk of tax money being misused by criminal networks or associations. The City Executive Board responded by referring to a memorandum presented on the matter, while City Commissioner Jönsson (L) referred to the Liberal Party's special statement.

The City Executive Board decided to reject the Christian Democrats' motion for establishing a long-range shooting range in Stockholm. The motion, proposed by Nike Örbrink (KD), suggested the city find a location for a shooting range for both hunting and preparedness purposes. The decision was justified by Stockholm's dense urban environment, where limited space and the need to meet noise and safety requirements make it difficult to find a suitable location without conflicting with other land uses like housing, nature, and recreational areas.

The City of Stockholm is to respond to the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency's (MCF) proposed regulations on planning for evacuation and accommodation during heightened alert. The City believes the responsibilities placed on municipalities are too extensive without sufficient resources, calling for state funding and civil conscription to staff evacuation efforts. Stockholm also wants the option for partial evacuation in areas lacking bomb shelters.

The City Planning Committee has proposed a new detailed plan for a metro depot in Älvsjö. This plan, named Leverantören 2 with several others, will be reviewed by the City Council Executive Committee on May 13, 2026. Further information will be made public after that date.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB approved the multi-year plan for 2027–2029, which includes critical investments to secure the city's water supply and wastewater management. However, some board members raised concerns about the significant cost increases and rising debt, warning that these could lead to substantial fee hikes for residents and businesses in Stockholm.

The Stockholm Vatten AB board approved its multi-year plan for 2027–2029, outlining key investments to secure the city's water and wastewater management, though some members raised concerns about increased debt, potential rate hikes, and the need for stronger cost control. The board also terminated two climate-related projects in Bromsten concerning a balancing reservoir and water dams, incurring planning costs of SEK 22.2 million and SEK 16.9 million respectively.

The Board of Stockholm Avfall AB approved the CEO's multi-year plan for 2027–2029, despite concerns about rising costs and debt. They also made an implementation decision for the Hornsbergskvarterens Sopsug project, allocating 29 million SEK for its execution. Additionally, the board decided that Stockholm Avfall AB will continue to manage waste from retail for a transitional period until December 2026.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB held a meeting on May 8, 2026, where they approved two status reports: "Status Report SFA Compressed May 2026" and "Status Report SFV April 2026". These reports were subsequently forwarded to Stockholms Stadshus AB for their information.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is recommended to approve an update including several consultation responses and a report, notably a review of Syvab’s financial vulnerability. This review confirms Syvab's economy is vulnerable due to significant investments, high debt, and altered ownership, despite the ability to cover increased costs via higher fees. The Board is advised to improve long-term financial governance, scenario planning, and dialogue with owner municipalities to mitigate this vulnerability.

The Board of Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is to approve a five-year report on Bornsjön's status as a water source. This report, produced approximately every five years, compiles measurements to track the lake's development as a raw water source and surface water body, showing both positive and negative trends. For instance, nutrient levels are decreasing in inflowing water but are slightly rising in the lake due to historical pollution, underscoring the ongoing importance of protecting Bornsjön's water protection area.

Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB is proposed to approve its annual environmental reports for 2025. These reports detail how recycling centers in Bromma, Lövsta, Vantör, and Östberga, along with the sorting facility in Högdalen (Resursutvinning Stockholm, RUS), have met environmental permits and utilized internal controls to minimize negative environmental impact. For the Högdalen sorting facility, zinc levels in stormwater exceeded guidelines, and an action plan involving source investigation and potential additional treatment will be developed.

Stockholm Vatten och Avfall's board is set to approve the 2025 environmental reports for wastewater operations across Stockholm, Huddinge, and six neighboring municipalities, as well as for the Valsta sludge interim storage facility in Haninge. These reports confirm adherence to current permits and conditions, showing reduced emissions of phosphorus, nitrogen, and organic matter, alongside a decrease in overflowed water volume compared to previous years. This indicates effective wastewater treatment and the company's commitment to minimizing its environmental impact.