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The Farsta District Council decided to file the minutes from the Pensioners' Council meeting on April 13, 2026. This means the council acknowledged the content of the meeting minutes from the representatives of Farsta's pensioners.

The Farsta District Council approved the administration's statement regarding the detailed development plan for Högdalstopparna, which aims to secure the area for park and nature use for sports and recreation, and to explore establishing an allotment garden for urban farming. The Moderates, Centre Party, and Liberals dissented, advocating for a reconsideration of the allotment garden's placement due to potential contamination risks from soil and leachate.

The Farsta City District Committee reviewed the City Executive Board's referral regarding revised guidelines for child safety in Stockholm's municipal preschools and decided to forward the administration's report to the City Executive Board. Olof Peterson (M), Christer Eriksson (C), and Camilla Bergman (L) dissented, proposing stricter measures against "mega-preschools," expanded background checks for staff, and improved support for detecting honor-related violence and oppression and managing welfare reports.

The Farsta District Council processed guidelines for financial assistance, approving the administration's proposal to the City Executive Board. These new guidelines include clearer mandates, a strengthened child and gender equality perspective, and an increased focus on children's conditions. However, Olof Peterson et al. (M), Christer Eriksson (C), Camilla Bergman (L), and Leif Söderström (SD) reserved themselves against the decision, advocating for a revision due to concerns that the guidelines weaken work incentives and are problematic regarding assistance to individuals without residence permits.

The Farsta District Council considered guidelines for how special accommodations under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS), including social psychiatric support housing, should be allocated. The council forwarded the administration's positive recommendation to the City Executive Board. The new guidelines aim to enhance legal certainty, ensure equal treatment, and clarify the division of responsibilities regarding these accommodations for residents.

The Farsta City District Committee responded to a consultation on the "Action Plan for a Gender Equal Stockholm 2030," approving the administration's proposal which supports the plan's ambitions but highlights the need for more resources. The Moderates, Centre Party, and Liberals issued a reservation, arguing the plan is too theoretical and administrative, instead emphasizing concrete actions against issues like men's violence against women. The Sweden Democrats also made a separate statement, expressing concern that the plan risks increasing bureaucracy and that the focus should be on concrete measures.

The Farsta City District Committee decided to revise its delegation of authority, removing the power of officials to place children in emergency foster care. Instead, five committee members—Kjell Backman (S), Susanne Larsson (M), Anki Johansson (S), Moa Sahlin (S), and Christer Eriksson (C)—were appointed to make urgent decisions regarding such placements between April 23 and December 31, 2026.

The Farsta District Council approved the foundation for the city's overarching housing plan for individuals with disabilities under the LSS and SoL laws for the years 2026–2036. This plan aims to better meet the need for housing with special services and reduce the number of unanswered decisions and placements outside the freedom of choice system for such housing.

The Farsta City District Committee approved the administration's budget proposal for 2027, with a focus on 2028 and 2029, forwarding it to the City Executive Board. This decision was made despite reservations from the Moderates, Centre Party, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats, who submitted their own proposals and expressed concerns regarding insecurity, the placement of trial and training apartments, and the handling of demographic shifts in preschools and elderly care.

The Farsta District Council approved the administration's statement responding to a letter from the Moderates regarding the city's democratic conditions. While the Moderates felt the administration's answers didn't fully address their concerns about how associations meet these conditions, the administration concluded the existing requirements are sufficient and require no revision.

The Farsta District Council approved the administration's report in response to a letter from the Sweden Democrats concerning association grants for Konsthall C. The Sweden Democrats had questioned whether Konsthall C met the city's democracy criteria due to its support for the BDS campaign. The council had previously granted Konsthall C association funding for 2025 and 2026, and the administration assessed that Konsthall C does not violate the democracy criteria.

The Farsta District Council addressed a citizen proposal to strengthen efforts against violent extremism in Farsta, which included promptly removing Nazi graffiti, enhancing collaboration between the city, housing companies, and civil society, and offering support to victims. The council decided to refer to the administration's report, which stated that they already follow routines for handling these issues, focusing on rapid graffiti removal, cooperation with various stakeholders, and resident support.

The Farsta District Council considered a citizen's proposal to create a plan for restoring Sköndal's tree population, as many trees have been felled due to development projects. The council decided to accept the administration's statement in response to the proposal, which found a special plan for Sköndal unnecessary because replanting is ongoing and responsibility for trees is shared by several actors. The Moderates, Centre Party, and Liberals issued a joint statement agreeing that a comprehensive plan isn't needed, but emphasized that planting efforts must deliver real environmental and residential benefits, not just formal compensation.

The Farsta City District Board rejected a citizen's proposal to convert the football pitch at Rottnerosbacken into a dog park. An investigation found that the football pitch is actively used by local residents, contrary to the proposer's belief that the site was unutilized.

The Farsta District Council received a citizen's proposal to construct an ice rink in Tallkrogen. The council decided to forward the proposal to the administration for further investigation.

The Skarpnäck District Council will consider updating its delegation rules, which determine which officials can make decisions in various matters. Changes include allowing caseworkers and mentors to make decisions on urgent housing and financial assistance within social services and eldercare. Additionally, new chapters will be added for the Service Department and the Social Department's central placement function to clarify their responsibilities.

The steering committee for the Skärholmen collaboration agreement approved the 2026 action plan, which targets at-risk youth, unsafe areas, system-threatening crime, vulnerable victims, and criminal environments. Police reported a general improvement in safety, but noted a shift of crime to digital spaces and that previously unknown youths are now seeking roles in criminal networks. To enhance safety, six security investments were approved, more field assistants and parent advisors were hired, and additional adventure playgrounds were opened.

Skärholmen's Youth Council met with district committee representatives, requesting more visible and targeted activities for teenage girls and improved social media communication. They also proposed raising the age limit for summer jobs to 20, especially for newly arrived youths, and emphasized increasing safety in Vårberg center by opening more subway exits and addressing insecure areas.

The Skärholmen Pensioners' Council approved the previous minutes and received an update on efforts to increase voter turnout by recruiting seniors as election ambassadors. The council requested a detailed map of the building plans for a new park at Stångholmsbacken and expressed appreciation for the "Focus Skärholmen" initiative.

The Council for Disability Issues in Hägersten-Älvsjö and Skärholmen discussed the new Social Services Act and user surveys for LSS interventions. They were informed of Hägersten-Älvsjö's plans for a new 16-bed supported living facility in Midsommarkransen, potentially opening September 2026, and Triangeln's group home relocating to Kastanjen before 2028 due to renovation. Additionally, Hägersten-Älvsjö plans a collaboration with Hela människan for young adults with mental health issues, while Skärholmen intends to meet with the police and host a democracy festival for the LSS target group.