All agenda items

Stockholm City plans to build a new, full-sized recycling center in Sätra. This facility, estimated to cost 337 million Swedish kronor, will replace the previous center in Sätra and help meet the city's needs for waste management and reuse. The aim is to increase capacity for bulky waste, hazardous waste, and materials for reuse, while creating a modern facility that reduces queues and simplifies sorting for residents.

Stockholms Stadshus AB is presenting its budget and operational plan for 2026, with a focus on investing in housing, care facilities, and infrastructure such as water and sewage. The company will also acquire two new businesses, continue working towards sustainability goals aligned with Agenda 2030, and enhance city safety while maintaining a stable economy. A new sustainability declaration will be adopted to meet reporting requirements.

The board of Stockholm City Hall AB has approved a budget and operational plan for 2026. This plan, which includes new directives for the parent company, prioritizes significant investments across the group in water and sewage infrastructure, construction and renovation of housing, schools, and elderly care facilities, alongside continued efforts in safety and climate initiatives. The overarching goal is for Stockholm to be fossil fuel-free by 2040, with the parent company leading the capture and storage of carbon dioxide from Stockholm Exergi's facility, a crucial step for the city to achieve climate positivity.

Stockholm City needs to appoint representatives to attend the annual general meetings of Stockholms Stadshus AB's subsidiaries and associated companies in 2026, such as Svenska Bostäder, Familjebostäder, and Stockholm Exergi. These representatives will vote on matters concerning the companies' finances, boards, and other significant decisions. The decision also includes a slight adjustment to the annual remuneration for board members and auditors in these companies for 2026, reflecting changes in the price base amount; for instance, the chairman of AB Svenska Bostäder will now receive an annual salary of SEK 92,500.

Stockholm's municipal group had a net debt of 97.6 billion SEK at the end of 2025, an increase of 4.6 billion during the year. The largest debt was held by Stockholm Water and Waste due to their investments. The municipal group's total loans amounted to 84.8 billion SEK at the same time.

The Group Board has approved plans to build 76 new rental apartments in Solberga, costing SEK 305 million, and to renovate a boiler plant in the same area. They have also approved two new housing development projects: one with Familjebostäder in Farsta strand for SEK 712 million and another with Svenska Bostäder on Lilla Essingen for SEK 457 million. However, the opposition has raised objections, expressing concern about rising costs and debt, and arguing that priorities should be placed on existing properties and mixed forms of tenure.

The City Planning Office has developed a draft detailed development plan for the properties Rosteriet 6 and 8 in Liljeholmen. The plan proposes adding two to three floors to existing office buildings and constructing new six- to seven-story volumes in the center of the block. The aim is to create more office spaces and enhance the urban environment with new entrances, public functions, and green spaces. The draft plan will be open for consultation from February 10 to March 23, 2026, with a meeting held on March 3 for those wishing to provide feedback.

The City Planning Administration has developed a proposal for a detailed development plan for Fruängen's center. The plan involves developing Fruängen center with approximately 290 new homes, new commercial and service spaces, and safer, greener squares and streets. Consultations will be held from January 27 to March 9, 2026, with information meetings on February 3 and February 9 at Fruängsplan, and a consultation meeting on February 11 at Kunskapsskolan.

Emelie Wassermann (SD) has questioned City Planning and Sports Commissioner Jan Valeskog (S) regarding the closure of Svedmyrabadet in September 2024 and the lack of a promised replacement swimming facility. Concerns are further raised as Sandsborgsbadet, previously mentioned as an alternative, also appears to face extensive renovations. Wassermann seeks clarity on the decision timeline for Svedmyrabadet's renovation, plans for a replacement facility, and the unfulfilled promises to bathers.

Mikael Valier Furtenbach (KD) proposed establishing "architecture zones," particularly in Stockholm's inner city and older districts, to preserve historical character by regulating new construction's height, volume, materials, and design language. The City Executive Board rejected the proposal, stating that existing guidelines and laws adequately protect the city's cultural environment, and Stockholm should be able to develop with new architectural elements.

Council member Kristin Jacobsson (C) proposes Stockholm better adhere to the Council of Europe's anti-trafficking convention by granting potential victims, often women exploited in prostitution, a 30-day reflection period with temporary residency. This "rights package" would also include secure housing, legal aid, and healthcare, as few such applications are currently made despite widespread exploitation.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate the situation of elderly LGBTQI+ individuals in elder care, demand LGBTQI+ competence in elder care procurements, and ensure continuous staff training on LGBTQI+ issues and respectful encounters, as elderly LGBTQI+ individuals currently fear ignorance and discrimination. The City Executive Board responded that the city already addresses these matters through an action plan for LGBTQI+ equal rights and opportunities, alongside continuous training and follow-ups in elder care.

Councillors Ismail Ali and Claes Nyberg (C) proposed that all preschools in Stockholm should have the opportunity to cultivate as part of their educational activities, with the Preschool Committee developing a plan for this so children can learn about nature and the food chain. However, the City Executive Board believes there are already sufficient guidelines and ongoing efforts to promote cultivation and green outdoor environments at preschools, and that preschools should be free to choose their own pedagogical methods.

Councilor Claes Nyberg (C) proposed that Stockholm introduce sibling priority for preschools, applicable when an older sibling attends a nearby or associated primary school, aiming to ease logistics for families and promote gender equality. While many bodies, including the City Executive Board, support the intention, they deem the proposal unfeasible in its current form due to the need for extensive investigations into consequences, new system support, and updated guidelines, given the separate governance of preschools and schools.

Councillor Hanna Werner (M) proposed making Odenplan greener, safer, and livelier with more trees, flowerbeds, and an improved bicycle garage to accommodate electric bikes, in cooperation with Region Stockholm. However, the majority of the City Executive Board stated that actions are already underway or planned, such as flower urns and future garage upgrades. They deemed a larger transformation inappropriate at this time due to upcoming subway construction until 2028 and the Roslagsbanan extension until 2038.

The Liberals propose that Stockholm plan for a Stockholm Exhibition in 2030, a century after the influential 1930 exhibition. This exhibition would focus on urban development, architecture, design, and sustainability, aiming to highlight Stockholm globally and learn from history for future challenges. The City Executive Board notes that a feasibility study for such an exhibition is already underway, led by Stockholm Business Region AB, and awaits its findings.

Jonas Naddebo (Centre Party) proposed merging Stockholm's three municipal housing companies to save money, improve climate benefits, and build more homes, arguing a single entity would be more efficient and tenant-friendly. However, the City Executive Board, the City Management Office, and the housing companies themselves believe a merger is unnecessary, stating current efficiency and collaboration efforts suffice, and a merger could be difficult to manage and create competition issues. Therefore, Naddebo's motion is recommended to be answered, effectively rejecting the proposal.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed an "athletics standard" for Stockholm, aiming to proactively allocate land for sports facilities and involve private partners in new developments like Frihamnen and the Slakthus area to address the severe shortage of sports spaces. While the majority on the municipal board supports prioritizing sports in urban planning, they believe current strategies suffice, whereas C and L dissented, arguing a clear standard is crucial to prevent sports from being deprioritized.

Dennis Wedin (M) has proposed that the Exploitation Committee find a long-term solution for Örnsbergs Kanotsällskap, including a new consolidated location for their clubhouse, as the society lost their Gröndal clubhouse in 2018 due to housing construction and currently has a demolition contract on Reimersholme. While the city believes it is already actively working on the issue and no further mandate is needed, the opposition argues the work has been prolonged and costly for the city, with promises of a new SEK 6 million clubhouse remaining unfulfilled.

Hanna Wistrand (L) proposed Stockholm City investigate offering swimming lessons to newly arrived adults through SFI and local sports clubs, aiming to boost swimming ability and integration. The City Executive Board believes current initiatives via Welcome House and the 2026 budget address this, but the Liberals reserved their position, advocating for the motion's approval and an immediate investigation.