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The Kungsholmen District Council has reviewed a proposed new action plan for an age-friendly city, intended to replace the previous "Action Plan for an Elder-Friendly City." The council recommends clarifying the target group (whether it includes only the elderly or all ages) and defining clear responsibilities for implementation, as these aspects are currently ambiguous. They also request that follow-up procedures include concrete measures and timeframes to ensure consistent and effective work across Stockholm.

Kungsholmen City District Council has evaluated "Stockholm City's Food Program," welcoming its heightened ambitions for sustainable and healthy meals, aligning with the city's environmental and climate plans. The program aims to reduce food's climate impact, increase organic and locally sourced options, and strengthen food preparedness, ensuring more sustainable and nutritious meals in schools and elder care, and requiring all city-purchased food, including coffee and tea, to be eco- and fair-labeled.

The Center Party in Kungsholmen questioned the city district administration regarding a data breach at system provider Miljödata, which exposed personal data for all City of Stockholm employees. They sought information on the administration's efforts to prevent fraud attempts against employees and whether specific metrics were used to track this work. The administration responded that they proactively work with guidelines, training, and technical measures, but do not use specific key performance indicators, instead relying on existing systems like internal control and incident reporting for follow-up.

Kungsholmen politicians from the Moderate, Liberal, and Christian Democrat parties inquired about the number of employees receiving severance pay and the reasons why. The administration reported that 11 employees received severance pay in 2025 at a cost of over 2.9 million SEK, and a total of 29 between 2023-2025, citing disagreements over duties or cutbacks as potential reasons. They also outlined their reference and recruitment processes to avoid hiring individuals with past misconduct, noting a lack of comparative statistics with other city districts.

Following a 2023 fire, a new, permanent park playground building will be constructed in Kronobergsparken on Kungsholmen. The temporary pavilion will be demolished in early 2027 and the new, larger, and more accessible facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. While the park playground and recreational activities will be temporarily relocated during construction, the administration emphasizes the importance of securing a long-term and functional meeting place for children and young people in the area.

The Kungsholmen District Council proposes that the City Council approves the development of the promenade along Karlbergskanalen. This popular stretch, part of the "Kungsholmen runt" loop, needs widening and ground stabilization due to landslide risk. The project is estimated to cost 72 million SEK, with plans to apply for state grants covering up to 60 percent of the cost.

The Kungsholmen District Council has approved its activity report and financial statement for 2025, noting its contributions to fulfilling municipal objectives and reporting a surplus of SEK 40.5 million before appropriations. A re-budgeting of SEK 1.0 million is requested to enhance safety at Valvet preschool.

Two citizen proposals for Kungsholmen have been forwarded to the urban development department. One suggests renovating the tennis court in Fredhällsparken with a new surface, while the other proposes flooding the basketball court in Kronobergsparken for ice skating in winter, similar to Hagaparken.

The Hässelby-Vällingby Senior Citizens' Council discussed the difficulty faced by associations in finding suitable premises for elderly activities and emphasized the need for eldercare caseworkers to be more accessible, for example at health centers. The Council was also informed about the Stadsdelskampen event on May 27, 2026, at Hässelby Sports Ground, which will feature activities and entertainment for seniors.

The Bromma and Hässelby-Vällingby joint council for disability issues met on December 16, 2025, to discuss earlier involvement in matters affecting people with disabilities; the administration will now share information sooner and allow the council to comment on referrals. Updates were also given on efforts to reduce vulnerable areas in Hässelby-Vällingby through citizen dialogues, and a positive trend of individuals in social psychiatry and LSS moving into employment and more independent living.

The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Board has approved the follow-up report for Starbogården's day activities for seniors with dementia. The report generally indicates high quality, with satisfied users, experienced staff, and a secure environment. However, the activities need to improve their work with core values and clarify the professional development plan for staff, which they have already started to address.

The Sweden Democrats have proposed to the municipal council to widen Klarastrandsleden to three lanes, including a reversible middle lane to alleviate congestion, reduce emissions, and improve flow between northern and southern Stockholm. Hässelby-Vällingby City District Council received the motion for referral but deferred it to the Traffic Administration Office and the Norra Innerstaden City District Administration, as Klarastrandsleden falls outside their jurisdiction.

The Moderates proposed introducing "safety kiosks" in Stockholm, similar to those in Japan and Germany, as small premises near the subway for police, security guards, and field assistants to increase safety and visibility. However, the Hässelby-Vällingby District Council believes that a shared physical space isn't the primary solution; rather, close cooperation between the police and the municipality, which already occurs through existing agreements, is crucial.

The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Administration has reviewed a new action plan for children's rights in Stockholm, set to run until 2030, which replaces an earlier version. While supporting the plan's goal to ensure all children's rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the administration suggests a greater focus on equality, providing feedback to children, and making the plan more practical for city committees and companies to implement.

The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Board has approved a consultation response regarding the city's action plan for an age-friendly city. This plan aims for Stockholm to be a city where older adults can live safely, independently, and with good quality of life, free from age-based discrimination. The administration further suggests strengthening efforts against homelessness and addressing the situation of LGBTQI+ individuals, in addition to promoting participation, accessible housing, adapted urban environments, and improved communication.

The Hässelby-Vällingby District Council has approved a statement regarding a detailed development plan for Springbrunnen 1 and part of Grimsta 1:2 in Hässelby gård. The plan allows for the construction of two new apartment buildings with 68 units, up to four stories plus a basement level, along Loviselundsvägen, as well as an expansion for sports facilities and a new power grid station. While the administration supports new housing near services and public transport, it has concerns about the proximity to the football field and the potential for noise and light disturbances.

A citizen proposed building an imaginative playground in Hässelby-Vällingby, similar to Solna's Mulle Meck Park, ideally linked to the Riddersvik ground remediation. While the district administration agrees on the benefits of such playgrounds, they cannot fund a new one at Riddersvik as the remediation only covers restoring the existing playground, but they will consider the idea for future park upgrade projects.

A citizen proposed measures to improve safety in Vällingby, especially the town center, citing widespread feelings of insecurity and suggesting more police, security guards, better lighting, and crime prevention. The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Administration acknowledged the proposal and will launch an in-depth survey of safety and crime in Vällingby in spring 2026, collaborating with the police, property owners, businesses, civil society, and residents to determine appropriate actions.

The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Council has adopted a new delegation of authority to streamline decision-making within its administration. This empowers certain officials to make decisions on behalf of the council, particularly in social services, elder care, and disability services, with several changes driven by new laws like the revised Social Services Act coming into force in July 2025. For example, team leaders can now decide to end follow-ups for children and young people, and certain decision limits for home care have been adjusted.

The Hässelby-Vällingby District Council has approved its 2025 activity report and requested that a surplus of SEK 37 million be transferred to 2026. The report indicates that the council met its goals of improving children's upbringing conditions, increasing preschool enrollment, and strengthening support for vulnerable groups. A project called "Samteamet" was particularly successful in helping individuals receiving long-term financial assistance find employment or more stable housing.