All agenda items

Andréa Hedin (M) questioned Social and Security Commissioner Alexander Ojanne (S) regarding the evaluation of the School Social Teams Plus (SST+) project, specifically why only 28 of 60 places were filled, how to improve goal attainment, and when all Stockholm students will have access. Ojanne responded that the city is broadly working to get students back to school, that SST+ is now permanent and will be successively introduced across the city, aiming first for all focus areas. A new, integrated SST and SST+ model is being piloted and will be evaluated in summer 2026 before wider implementation.

Kristin Jacobsson (Centre Party) questioned Elder and Culture Commissioner Torun Boucher (Left Party) regarding a ban on residents enjoying an after-dinner drink with their coffee during Thursday fika at the Väduren senior housing common room, which the Centre Party deems unnecessary paternalism. Boucher responded that the city must adhere to alcohol laws for events where the district administration is the organizer, but a solution has been found where residents can arrange such fika themselves when the city is not the official organizer.

Tom Hedrup (M) questioned Housing Commissioner Deniz Butros (V) regarding the municipal housing companies' increasing debt, currently around SEK 36 billion with SEK 1 billion in annual interest, asking about future debt development with planned new constructions and potential debt reduction through property sales. Butros responded that the housing companies are well-managed with strong finances, evidenced by low leverage and the city's AAA credit rating, and stated there are no plans to sell properties but rather to protect and expand public housing through efficient new projects and improved project governance.

Therese Lindström (M) raised concerns with Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) about "traffic chaos" in southern Stockholm, citing concurrent roadworks at Gullmarsplan, Hammarby, and Skansbron from 2025-2027 that are causing severe congestion. Strömgren acknowledged the disruptions inherent in major infrastructure projects but assured that the Traffic Office is actively coordinating efforts via systems like GSP to minimize impact, noting Skansbron's temporary one-way status was for safety and efficiency and that full capacity will be restored there by December 2025.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that the City of Stockholm make it easier for political youth organizations to participate in city schools, highlighting their important democratic role and suggesting clearer guidelines, support materials, and encouragement for school leadership to invite them and ensure safety. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that support materials already exist and that school principals, according to the Education Act, decide whether political youth organizations may participate in educational activities.

A motion by Jan Jönsson (L) proposes Stockholm implement a data system that alerts when a student is unenrolled without being enrolled elsewhere, and blocks unenrollment until a new school is registered, to detect and prevent children being taken away against their will, often linked to honor-related violence. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing existing city efforts and the need for a national system, but Moderaterna and Liberalerna argue Stockholm should act locally now while awaiting national solutions.

A motion proposes developing Piazza Odenplan, including possibly closing part of Upplandsgatan to traffic, to create a more cohesive and vibrant area. The ruling parties respond that major development is difficult now due to ongoing Roslagsbanan and subway expansions, but the traffic office is planning more greenery and flower arrangements for the square by summer 2026.

Liberal Party members propose Stockholm introduce more summer pedestrian streets and squares, expanding their numbers while ensuring public transport accessibility. They also suggest planning for these new areas involve dialogue with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. The City Executive Board recommends answering the motion, as the number of such areas is already continuously increasing, and the Traffic Administration Office is already working on public transport accessibility and stakeholder dialogue.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed a motion for the City of Stockholm to launch a public awareness campaign on stroke symptoms and actions using the city's advertising spaces. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, arguing that regions hold primary responsibility for healthcare and disease-specific information, though the city could assist with communication channels if requested by Region Stockholm.

Claes Nyberg and Kristin Jacobsson from the Centre Party propose implementing a mental health screening program in compulsory school, coinciding with existing student health checks. They suggest offering all seventh-grade students a mandatory meeting with a school counsellor to early detect and support mental health issues. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, arguing that the student health services' current preventative work already fulfills this purpose.

Jonas Naddebo (Centre Party) has proposed that Stockholm more actively installs green roofs on new municipal buildings and inventories existing properties for potential green roof installations. This initiative aims to improve stormwater management, regulate temperatures, strengthen ecosystems, and beautify the city. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that the city already implements green solutions and prefers a holistic approach over mandating green roofs as a standard.

The Center Party has proposed that the City of Stockholm implement interactive, real-time snow removal maps and make this information available as open data via an API, allowing residents to track ongoing and completed snow clearing, sanding, and brine spraying, as well as the location of grit bins, to facilitate safer winter travel. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing concerns regarding information ownership, data quality, and potential risks to snow removal personnel.

Hanna Wistrand (L) proposed developing Högdalstopparna into an attractive outdoor recreation area with improved accessibility, suggesting that the sport committee and other relevant committees investigate enhancements and better public transport links. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that city administrations are already working on a detailed plan for the area, which largely aligns with the motion's intentions.

Councillors Claes Nyberg and Ismail Ali (both Centre Party) proposed Stockholm City investigate opening a language school for students from preschool class to grade 3 with severe language disorders, building on the city's language preschool model with speech therapists and educators working in teams. The City Executive Board suggested rejecting the motion, deeming current support within regular schools sufficient, but several referral bodies and Centre Party members dissented, emphasizing the need for improved, continuous support for these students.

A motion by Leif Söderström (SD) to widen Klarastrandsleden with a third, reversible lane to reduce queues and improve flow was rejected by the City Executive Board. The Board argued that an additional lane would likely not solve traffic problems, goes against the city's goal of reducing car traffic, and would be very costly.

Council member Andréa Hedin (M) has proposed Stockholm introduce "SAO jobs" (study-motivating work-life orientation), a type of long-term part-time job for secondary school students, combined with their schooling. The proposal also suggests replacing 1,000 summer jobs with SAO jobs in 2026. The City Executive Office, the Labor Market Committee, and the Education Committee advise against reducing summer jobs but note that the city already has a budget mandate to pilot SAO jobs at certain schools.

Jonas Naddebo and Claes Nyberg (C) proposed that the city investigate and create junior high school places in northern Bromma, arguing that the lack of nearby schools leads to long commutes and fails to meet the requirements of the Education Act and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that the need for junior high school places is already met and student numbers in Bromma are expected to decrease, though permanent facilities for Adolfsbergsskolan will be designed flexibly for future needs.

Hanna Werner (M) proposed restoring the vacant Vanadis Hotell for new uses like community activities, suggesting a property committee investigation into its condition and alternative uses with the sports committee. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that a similar project is already underway for Vanadisbadet and its surrounding buildings, including the former hotel, to convert them into sports facilities such as changing rooms and halls for table tennis, dance, or martial arts. The Moderates on the Board dissented, advocating for approving the motion and exploring opportunities for external actors to establish themselves.

The Liberals, through Jan Jönsson, proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate ways to limit high school changes, especially during the academic year, to improve students' study environment and schools' planning. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing a lack of legal basis for such restrictions, deeming it a matter for the government, and noting that implementation would require agreements with 26 municipalities and over 100 independent school operators in the region.

Liberal Party members propose protecting the 100-hectare Fagersjöskogen forest, located between Farsta and Hökarängen, as a nature reserve to preserve its ecological value, protect wildlife, and provide a green space for South Stockholm residents. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by stating that the city already has a budget assignment to investigate the conditions for establishing a nature reserve in Fagersjöskogen, meaning the work is already underway.