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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.

Skärholmen district administration discussed their competence provision plan for 2027-2029, focusing on managing high staff turnover among benefits administrators and social secretaries. They also provided an update on the new Social Services Act, including referral responses and investments in mobile social services. Finally, a plan named "Skärholmen votes" was presented to increase voter turnout through democracy ambassadors and a temporary polling station in Skärholmen center.

The Skärholmen District Council noted a balance sheet of current assignments to be addressed at upcoming meetings. These assignments included reports on suspected criminality within home care services, an investigation into social service dogs, ensuring visually impaired individuals are not deprioritized in crisis situations, and new requirements under the Social Services Act for exit programs and activity demands.

The Skärholmen district administration had no objections to the application for a Walpurgis Eve celebration with a torchlight procession, bonfire, choir singing, and sales at Mälarhöjdsbadet and Bredängs centrum. This event, planned for April 30, 2026, was expected to attract 1,000 participants, 200 of whom would be in the torchlight procession, with the condition that the organizer is responsible for cleaning the areas used during the celebration.

The Skärholmen District Council reviewed the patient safety report for Sätra care and nursing home and social psychiatry for 2025. The report highlighted improvements in patient safety, with low infection rates and fewer falls, but also noted a continued need for development regarding risk assessments and health plans. The Council acknowledged the report as part of ongoing quality and patient safety efforts.

The Skärholmen district administration received a building permit referral for a new prefabricated toilet building near the Äventyret and Sagoskogen playgrounds at Vårbergstoppen, on the property Skärholmen 2:1. The administration stated they had no objections to the construction, a decision approved by the district director and department head.

The Skärholmen district administration submitted a positive referral response regarding the proposal to protect Vikingaberget and Johannesdal in Vårberg as a 10.4-hectare biotope protection area, aimed at safeguarding old coniferous and deciduous forests with very old trees. However, they noted that the current budget for urban environment activities is deemed insufficient to manage the area according to the biotope protection area's management description.

The City Executive Board circulated proposed roadmaps for regional urban centers, including Kista-Sollentuna-Häggvik, for consultation with various city departments. Skärholmen City District Administration responded positively to Region Stockholm's development of these roadmaps, but requested clearer language regarding green-blue values like recreation and climate adaptation. They also emphasized the importance of the roadmap's flexibility to align with existing municipal collaborations in Kungens kurva-Skärholmen.

The Skärholmen District Council approved the 2025 activity report for the medically responsible nurse (MAS). The report highlighted improvements in patient safety and quality at Sätra care and nursing home, including more risk assessments for falls, malnutrition, and pressure sores. However, areas like healthcare documentation, follow-up on deviations, and controlled counting of narcotics still require development.

The Skärholmen City District Committee approved a values-based public partnership (IOP) with the association Medveten Konsumtion Sverige, running from May 2026 to April 2028. This partnership aims to boost residents' knowledge and engagement in sustainable living through activities like study circles and lectures on circular economy, reuse, and sustainable food consumption. The committee will contribute 400,000 SEK over the period and provide meeting venues.

The Skärholmen District Council approved its March 2026 monthly report, which forecasts a balanced budget despite deficits in certain areas. Economic assistance is projected to be SEK 2.3 million over budget due to more households receiving aid, influenced by the economy and high rents in new housing. Additionally, support and services for people with disabilities, including personal assistance under LSS, are expected to have a deficit of SEK 4.3 million.