All agenda items

Liberal party members have proposed that the City of Stockholm facilitate the visitor industry by reducing bureaucracy, improving services, and clarifying regulations. They specifically call for faster processing times, better phone service, simplified business applications, and a review of rules for outdoor seating, satellite service areas, and dance permits. The proposers also want the visitor industry's interests considered in urban planning and an annual regulatory review conducted in cooperation with the industry.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed the City Executive Board take lead responsibility for developing Fagersjöviken in Magelungen for water recreation, citing its deterioration due to overgrowth and a need for clearer governance. The City of Stockholm responded that extensive, coordinated efforts are already underway to improve Magelungen's water quality and recreational opportunities, including a local action program. The Board recommended dismissing the motion given ongoing work, though the Centre Party and Liberals dissented, arguing for more specific measures for Fagersjöviken.

Councilors Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (L) proposed an evaluation of Stockholm's existing environmental zones, including those in Gamla stan and Södermalm, to assess their impact on air quality, emissions, residents, and businesses. While several referral bodies agreed on the importance of such evaluations, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered by referencing ongoing and planned evaluations already addressing these concerns.

The Liberals propose that the City of Stockholm investigate the use of digital tools in preschools, establish clear guidelines, and primarily ensure preschools are screen-free (with exceptions for pedagogically motivated older children), while also supporting play, interaction, and physical activity. While the proposers cite research on potential negative impacts of excessive digital use, the City Executive Office, Preschool Committee, and district committees believe these concerns are already addressed by the recently revised preschool curriculum and forthcoming National Agency for Education materials, which emphasize analog tools for younger children and restricted, purposeful digital use.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Åsa Nilsson Söderström (both Liberal Party) proposed a mapping of honor-based oppression in Stockholm's preschools, citing a lack of knowledge on the issue's extent and guidelines for staff. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, noting the city's existing efforts and an upcoming national inquiry on honor-related violence in schools due in 2026, whose findings the city intends to await. Several committees and the City Executive Office also emphasized their ongoing work while stressing the importance of awaiting the national inquiry.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) has proposed that the City of Stockholm establish a target to prevent the total number of parking spaces from falling below 2020 levels, arguing this would benefit accessibility, safety, and the business climate while enabling more underground garages. However, several bodies, including the City Executive Office and the Traffic Committee, believe this contradicts the city's goals of reduced car traffic, improved accessibility, and decreased climate impact. Consequently, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion.

A motion proposes that the City of Stockholm acquire land, either through purchase or exchange, to preserve the natural and cultural values of Långbro Park. The privately owned property Lågbron 1, where roughly twelve townhouses are planned, was historically part of the park. The motion seeks to integrate this property back into Långbro Park to prevent privatization and instead enhance the park's appeal, potentially by relocating the planned townhouses to another nearby site.

In a motion, Jonas Naddebo (C) proposes transforming Johanneshovsvägen into a green boulevard by narrowing it from four to two lanes to make way for new housing (approx. 1045 units), cycling paths, pedestrian areas, and green spaces, including a new square at Lindes tram station. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referencing ongoing work on the Årsta thoroughfare, which already aligns with several of these proposals, thus negating the need for further directives to the committees.

The Liberals propose amending Stockholm City's land allocation policy to better support the city's housing social work, enabling clearer social requirements like tenure or target groups, to build more homes for lower-income households. They also suggest the Social Welfare Committee play a greater role in inter-municipal cooperation to meet housing needs for groups with special requirements. However, the City Executive Board believes these intentions are already addressed through existing efforts, including new land allocation guidelines and a housing provision action plan.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed Kista be developed into a Nordic total defense center to reverse the trend of companies leaving the area, advocating for strategic urban development, new housing, improved infrastructure, and city collaboration with the government to attract defense-related businesses. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing ongoing extensive work in Kista on urban development, business, and security, where total defense matters are already part of the area's profile.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) has proposed that Stockholm residents should be able to "buy" and fund their own trees, planted on public land, potentially with a nameplate, to find new financing models and relieve the city's budget. However, the City Executive Office, the Traffic Committee, and several district committees identify practical and economic issues, including high administrative costs, difficulties with tree selection and placement, and unclear legal questions regarding ownership.

Council members Gabriel Kroon and Tapani Juntunen (both SD) proposed a plan to ensure public signage in Stockholm is primarily in Swedish, for example by making Swedish text at least twice as large as other languages. However, several referral bodies, including the City Executive Office and the Traffic Committee, found this unfeasible, stating the city already complies with the Language Act which mandates Swedish for city information, allowing parallel use of other languages when necessary.

Two Liberal Party council members proposed strengthening the status of Stockholm's urban development policy documents, such as the architectural policy and strategy for small house and villa areas, and improving inter-committee coordination and follow-up. While the administration stated active work is already underway to integrate these guiding documents, the Liberal Party maintained in a reservation that the small house and villa area strategy, in particular, needs greater emphasis to preserve the city's unique character.

Åsa Nilsson Söderström (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate establishing a knowledge center against transnational oppression, offering legal support and disseminating information to those pressured by their countries of origin. Administrations and the City Executive Board deemed this a national responsibility outside municipal scope, though they are open to collaboration with state actors. Liberals, however, dissented, arguing that a similar center for honor-related violence already exists, proving it falls within municipal competence.

Councilor Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that the City of Stockholm more widely implement the "phonics" reading method in its schools, following an international study showing a decline in Swedish students' reading ability. The City Executive Office and Education Committee agree that phonics is important for early literacy but emphasize the need for a balanced approach with multiple methods, especially for students whose native language is not Swedish.

Liberal Party members proposed consolidating all city-owned parking garages under Stockholm Stads Parkerings AB to boost efficiency, clarify responsibilities, and improve resource use. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that its intentions are already met through existing efforts like long-term lease agreements.

Councilor Dennis Wedin (M) proposed the city take action to lower food prices by increasing competition among grocery stores, suggesting competition analyses in city planning, a fast-track for grocery stores in the detailed development plan process, and a review of existing plans. The City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating the city already addresses these issues through projects like "New Grocery Stores – Proactive Planning and Land Allocation," and a fast-track is unnecessary as the detailed development plan process ensures quality. The Moderates on the City Executive Board reserved their position, arguing current measures are insufficient to create space for new grocery stores and increase competition.

Councillor Svante Linusson (C) has proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate moving the winter break to an earlier week to increase children's opportunities for winter play with snow and ice, citing climate change's impact on snow availability during the current Week 9. Several committees and offices advise against this change due to logistical, social, and economic challenges, as well as the importance of coordination with other municipalities and an established tradition.

Two Sweden Democrats propose halting construction of an LSS housing facility in Lammholmen, citing poor ground conditions, risk to primeval forest, and highway noise that would also negatively affect nearby homes. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, emphasizing the urgent need for more LSS housing to address the current deficit, and noting that the detailed development plan process will thoroughly investigate ground conditions, noise, and natural values.

A motion proposed that Stockholm City immediately sign a sister city agreement with Kyiv and implement a routine for city administrations and companies to regularly donate unusable equipment for Ukraine's reconstruction. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by pointing out that the city already supports Ukraine in various ways, including cooperation with Kyiv on civil preparedness and water supply, and by donating equipment when specific needs are communicated.