All agenda items

The Centre Party proposed that the City of Stockholm and Region Stockholm implement a joint routine to ensure all preschool children with autism receive equivalent, coordinated, and early behavioral interventions, as recommended by the National Board of Health and Welfare. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing ongoing work and existing cooperation agreements, though the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party filed reservations, arguing current routines are insufficient to guarantee equity.

City Council member Nike Örbrink (KD) proposed allowing seniors to bring and consume their own alcoholic beverages, like wine or beer, at Stockholm's open community centers, such as Lusthuset Hornstull, to enhance their daily lives and treat them as adults. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, noting that the Alcohol Act primarily governs this, and such a change could hinder the sale of non-alcoholic beverages like coffee, which are crucial for the centers' social activities. Several committees and City Commissioner Torun Boucher also believe revising local regulations would be ineffective, as existing law already permits some alcohol consumption in special housing under limited hours.

The Liberals proposed that Stockholm city should raise its ambitions for electrification as a central part of climate work, investigate how to accelerate electrification with concrete measures, and allocate funds for this. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referring to the city's existing Climate Action Plan 2030, which already includes many measures for electrification and reduced traffic emissions. However, the Liberals argue that the plan is insufficient and demand faster action, particularly for charging infrastructure in outer city districts and a more equitable transition.

Council members Sara Svanström and Elin Hjelmestam (both Liberals) propose that the City of Stockholm investigate and introduce differentiated parking fees, meaning higher charges for fossil-fueled vehicles to reduce emissions and improve air quality. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing that current legislation does not permit such fees and a change in law would be required.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed redeveloping Stadsgårdskajen by covering the road with terraced buildings, creating 180 homes, 25,000 sqm of office/retail space, and a rooftop promenade, along with waterside stairs, a park, marina, open-air bath, and stage. The City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, citing ongoing urban development, significant negative cultural impact, high costs, and substantial planning risks.

Jan Jönsson and Christina Tufvesson (L) propose in a motion that the City of Stockholm investigate how to create more affordable and accessible premises for associations and local entrepreneurs, especially in the outer city, as such spaces are vital for a vibrant urban life. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referencing existing work, as they believe the city is already addressing these issues through various initiatives and collaborative efforts.

A motion by Jonas Naddebo (C), Dennis Wedin (C/M), and Nike Örbrink (KD) proposed that sports clubs should retain subsidized rent for events even if they serve light beer, to support their finances and activities. The City Executive Office and the Sports Committee note that the Sports Committee has already decided to adjust the fees for 2026 to allow this, meaning the motion's request has already been met.

Liberal Party members propose Stockholm city develop its strategy for single-family home areas, emphasizing how new buildings' design fits into existing character and giving green spaces greater importance in projects. The City Executive Board suggests responding by noting that the City Planning Committee is already reviewing relevant guidelines, especially in light of upcoming changes to the Planning and Building Act.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Christina Tufvesson (both L) propose the city develop an action plan to reduce SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) dropouts, citing numerous dropouts and the need for a comprehensive plan to improve integration and labor market establishment. However, the City Executive Office and the Labor Market Committee believe existing efforts already address this systematically, rendering a new plan unnecessary. While the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district committee supports an action plan, the Hässelby-Vällingby and Kungsholmen district committees do not see the need for a separate one.

The Centre Party proposed investigating the adaptation of Stockholm Stads Parkerings AB's parking garages into sheltered spaces, equipped with water, sanitation, and ventilation for use during crises or war. The City Executive Board recommends awaiting national requirements and state funding, while the Centre Party advocates for more proactive city action.

The Liberals propose that the City Council direct the Traffic Committee and District Administrations to restore and preserve culturally significant parks like Vasaparken and Humlegården, ensuring careful changes and new installations that mimic originals, alongside promoting small cultural/food kiosks. However, several committees and administrations, including the City Executive Office and Traffic Committee, believe the city already works in line with these intentions through existing documents, making further assignments unnecessary. The City Executive Board thus proposes to dismiss the motion, a decision the Liberals dissent from.

Councilors Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (both L) propose that Stockholm City investigate whether associations could manage smaller parks through so-called user agreements. This would mean associations taking responsibility for maintenance and development with city support. The proposal suggests the Traffic Committee, along with district committees, should investigate this, develop guidelines, and launch a pilot program for association-run park management.

Liberal Party members propose the city investigate increasing workplaces in Söderort, citing an uneven distribution across Stockholm that causes longer commutes and increased congestion. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referencing ongoing city efforts to strengthen workplace development in Söderort, including a city-wide analysis of office workplaces with a focus on the area.

Councillor Dennis Wedin (M) proposes that Stockholm should work to increase new business creation and that startup advice should be returned to Stockholm Business Region AB, arguing the city's business climate has deteriorated due to inefficient, ideologically-driven support. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing existing comprehensive business promotion efforts, but the opposition (M, C, L) dissents and wishes to approve it.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City investigate naming a public space in Stockholm after Aaron Isaac, the first Jew allowed to settle in Sweden without converting to Christianity in 1775, to highlight the Jewish minority's historical significance. The City Planning Committee's naming advisory group rejected the motion, citing existing places named after Isaac and potential confusion, while the Jewish Central Council and Jewish Youth Association supported the proposal, suggesting Tyska Brunnsplan as a suitable location.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that the City of Stockholm map the prevalence of Afrophobia in its schools, analyzing discrimination and hate crime reports and engaging with civil society organizations, similar to the Discrimination Ombudsman's national work. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing the city's existing action plan against racism and broader ongoing mapping of racism in educational settings.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that Stockholm City conduct a new survey on antisemitism in schools and educational settings, developing an action plan based on the findings, citing increased antisemitism since October 2023. However, the City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referring to ongoing efforts against racism and antisemitism, including a national study and a broader racism survey within city operations already planned for 2025.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed a motion for Stockholm to introduce a "Stockholm Test" in Swedish, similar to the existing math test, to better monitor students' reading comprehension when starting upper secondary school and provide primary schools with tools to strengthen Swedish education. The City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, citing previous investigations that found such a test would not provide sufficient value relative to its cost, along with practical difficulties in designing a comparable assessment.

Councillors Svante Linusson and Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed a motion to inventory Stockholm's avenues, develop a strategy for their protection and development, identify new areas for avenues, and transform Karlbergsvägen into a green esplanade. However, the City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by stating much of this work is already underway within the city's new tree policy and targets, while acknowledging that underground infrastructure limits new plantings on Karlbergsvägen.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City Executive Board map the prevalence of homophobia and transphobia within Stockholm's municipal operations, including an analysis of reported incidents and dialogue with civil society. The mapping results would inform strategic measures and be followed up annually. However, the City Executive Board proposes declining the motion, referencing the city's existing human rights work and a new action plan for the equal rights and opportunities of LGBTQI+ individuals.