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The Södermalm District Council approved accepting an artistic mini-skateboard ramp as a donation. Funded by the Swedish Arts Grants Committee with SEK 375,000, the ramp will be built from Swedish oak by furniture makers and an artist, expected to be completed by June 2026. The administration was tasked with finding a suitable location for the ramp, designed for beginners to enhance spontaneous sports facilities in Södermalm.

The Södermalm District Council approved renting a space at Hennings gata 23–25 (Persikan 6) for a new preschool. The 10-year lease, with an annual rent of 2.7 million SEK, was forwarded to the Municipal Executive Board's Finance and Security Committee for approval. This four-unit preschool, accommodating 72 children, is set to open in August 2026, despite not fully meeting play area guidelines due to the dense urban environment.

The Södermalm District Council approved the budget basis for 2027, including guidelines for 2028 and 2029, and forwarded it to the City Executive Board. This document outlines the council's upcoming priorities, such as increased elderly care needs and adapting preschool facilities due to fewer children, while also highlighting challenges like rising civil defense costs, the need to strengthen skills provision, and an anticipated population decline in Södermalm until 2034.

A citizen's proposal to build more spontaneous-use tennis courts on Södermalm has been rejected by the Södermalm District Council. The administration determined there were no suitable locations in parks, as existing green spaces are crucial for recreation, biodiversity, and climate benefits. They also noted that spontaneous sports areas should accommodate more people simultaneously than a tennis court allows.

The Södermalm District Council addressed a citizen proposal for mobile bike repair shops staffed by summer-jobbing youths. The administration rejected the proposal in its current form, mainly due to the need for continuous presence of skilled supervisors for quality, safety, and proper handling of hazardous waste. However, the administration was positive about developing bike services in collaboration with civil society, for instance by expanding the pop-up bike repair concept similar to the one held in Björns trädgård.

The Södermalm District Council addressed a citizen's proposal to provide municipal preschools and schools with watering cans featuring the Stockholm city logo. The administration supported the proposal for preschools and decided to distribute watering cans to them, as well as to five park playgrounds, in May as part of a sunflower project. However, the administration could not act on behalf of the schools and forwarded the proposal to the Education Administration for their consideration.

The Södermalm District Council addressed a citizen proposal to renovate Södermalmsallén at Fatburs Brunnsgata, where sunken ground poses a fall risk. The District Administration lacks the budget and expertise to fix the subsidence but has asked the Traffic Office for help with investigation and planning, including a geological survey. They aim to level the ground and review the avenue's design and vegetation when funding allows, with the Traffic Office also exploring decorative winter lighting in the trees for 2026-27.

The Södermalm District Council addressed a citizen proposal to streamline training times for older children on Södermalm's football fields. The administration rejected the idea of using spontaneous play areas for club activities, as these should remain accessible to everyone for various activities. The portion of the proposal urging football clubs to optimize training times and distribute them more fairly was forwarded to the Sports Committee, as this matter falls outside the District Council's purview.

The Södermalm District Council considered a citizen proposal to purchase Tantogatan 75, also known as Molitors malmgård, to establish a Romani cultural center. While the administration was positive about the idea, they noted they do not own properties and therefore cannot acquire it. The question of operational organization remained unanswered, but the administration continues its work on Romani inclusion according to the city's human rights program and the action plan for Romani inclusion 2030.

The Södermalm District Council reviewed 18 citizen proposals received in March 2026. Seven proposals, including a new dog park in eastern Södermalm and an expanded alcohol ban in Södermalmsallén, were sent to the administration for further processing. Five proposals were redirected to other committees as they fell outside the district council's purview, while two had already been addressed.

The Skarpnäck District Council will consider guidelines for "Idea-driven Public Partnerships" (IOPs), which outline how the council collaborates with non-profit organizations to address societal issues and benefit residents. These guidelines aim to ensure legal and effective cooperation, clarifying when IOPs are a suitable partnership model and when they are not.

The Moderates in Hägersten-Älvsjö questioned the park maintenance's readiness for summer waste emptying and extra cleaning, what the administration learned from last year's insecurity at Liljeholmskajen, and if the district would hire security guards. They also inquired about how field assistants work during special events and other measures taken to promote order in problematic areas over the summer.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council reviewed a report on delegated decisions made by employees, rather than the council itself. These included rejecting requests for public documents, issuing a statement on a liquor license for restaurant Mackverket Marievik, and responding to a building permit referral for a power station, emphasizing the protection of a birch tree. The council decided to file the report, meaning it was noted without further action.

The Council was informed about the response to a citizen proposal regarding an equestrian facility in the Vinterviken area. The proposal, submitted on March 30, 2026, had received a decision from the committee on March 26, 2026.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council reviewed its March 2026 monthly report, which projected a 2.7 million SEK deficit before, but an 0.8 million SEK surplus after, result transfers. Significant deficits in individual and family care (including child and youth, and adult care) were attributed to high placement costs, offset by surpluses in elderly care and disability services. The council simply noted the report, taking no further action.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council noted the senior citizens' council minutes from April 15, 2026, which covered healthcare for the elderly, early palliative care planning, and several other matters. Discussions also included window cleaning procurement, the 2027 budget, concerns about sexual offenses in home care, competence expulsions, SL traffic changes, and plans for a new care home in Liseberg.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council noted the input from the Disability Issues Council's April 8, 2026 meeting. Discussions included challenges in coordinating care for individuals with co-occurring conditions, developing preventive health work, and user survey results for LSS services. The council was also informed about plans for a new supported housing facility in Midsommarkransen, the relocation of a group home, and a collaboration with the Hela människan organization to combat mental ill-health among young adults.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's service statement regarding Blomsterfonden's plans to construct a new care home in Liseberg, block Julpsalmen 4. This new building, replacing an older one from the 1960s, will feature approximately 85 apartments. The council's decision means their response to the referral has been forwarded to the City Planning Office.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council approved the administration's statement to the city executive board regarding proposed SL traffic changes for 2026/2027, generally welcoming increased capacity and improved night bus services. However, they rejected fewer routes through Älvsjö industrial area, requested clearer information on how frequency would be affected by line changes, and emphasized maintaining or increasing frequency on lines 133 and 707 while reinstating line 153. Robin Nilsen (L) reserved against the decision, criticizing previous public transport cuts and the red-green administration's handling of bus services.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's service statement regarding the "Action Plan for a Gender-Equal Stockholm 2030," forwarding it to the City Executive Board as a referral response. This plan aims to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all Stockholmers, regardless of gender, until 2030. While approved, the Moderates and Liberals entered a reservation, arguing the plan was too general, lacked clear goals and concrete measures, and didn't adequately address issues like men's violence against women or honor-related violence and oppression. The Sweden Democrats issued a separate statement questioning the plan's ideological underpinnings and emphasizing the importance of an individual perspective and concrete actions.