All agenda items

Two Center Party politicians proposed a real-time, interactive map for Stockholm's snow removal efforts, including sandboxes, accessible via an API, to help residents plan travel. However, the City Executive Board advised against it, citing the need to first address questions of snow removal responsibilities, staff work environment risks, and prioritizing high-quality snow removal over real-time information.

Leif Söderström (SD) proposed widening Klarastrandsleden to three lanes with a reversible middle lane and adding a separate bike path, aiming to reduce queues and improve accessibility. However, the proposal was rejected because the City Executive Board and several committees argued that widening wouldn't solve traffic problems due to bottlenecks elsewhere, contradicting the city's goal to reduce car traffic and prioritize walking, cycling, and public transport, all while incurring very high costs.

Liberals propose transforming Odenplan into a more inviting "Piazza Odenplan" with more greenery, commerce, and activities, suggesting Upplandsgatan between Odenplan and Gustav Vasa Church be closed to traffic to connect the areas. The City Executive Office believes a major square transformation should wait until the Roslagsbanan extension to City is complete around 2040, but the Traffic Office plans to add more greenery as early as summer 2026.

Moderate politician Hanna Werner proposed renovating the vacant and dilapidated Vanadis Hotel for new uses, preferably for associations. The city administration responded that similar work is already underway, with plans to refurbish the old hotel premises into sports facilities for changing rooms, table tennis, and martial arts, for example. The Moderates in various committees have reserved their position, advocating for broader planning that includes external actors like gyms and cafes, while also considering cultural heritage, accessibility, and energy efficiency.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed that the Culture Committee investigate illuminating the City Hall with light projections, similar to Nobel Week Lights, throughout the winter (November-March) to boost tourism and attractiveness during darker months. This proposal was rejected by several bodies due to City Hall's significant cultural value, the high cost of a permanent installation, and the desire to maintain the exclusivity of Nobel Week Lights.

Center Party politicians Jonas Naddebo and Claes Nyberg have proposed building a new junior high school in northern Bromma, arguing that the long commute negatively impacts students. They suggest options like upgrading Bällstalundsskolan, expanding Mariehällsskolan, or considering costs for a school in Södra Solvallastaden. However, the city administration and Councillor Emilia Bjuggren believe current junior high capacity in northern Bromma is sufficient, citing an expected drastic decrease in student numbers across Bromma. They contend a new school would result in half-empty premises, diverting funds from education, and emphasize that existing schools like Adolfsbergsskolan can be flexibly adapted for future needs.

The Centre Party has proposed that Stockholm investigate creating a language school for children with severe language disorders from preschool class to third grade, aiming to provide a better start in elementary school and continuous language development support, similar to existing language preschools. While the City Executive Board acknowledges the importance of early intervention, it believes a separate school is unnecessary given current support available in schools, such as a competence hub at Eriksdalsskolan and collaboration with the National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools. However, organizations like Attention Stockholm and the Swedish Association of Speech-Language Pathologists support the language school proposal.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) suggested the city investigate using school music rooms as rehearsal spaces after hours due to a shortage of such facilities. The City Executive Board deemed this unnecessary, as work is already underway to make more school premises, including music rooms, available to associations and cultural life after school, which includes clarifying rules for responsibility, equipment, and costs.

Councillors Claes Nyberg and Kristin Jacobsson (C) proposed implementing mental health screening in Stockholm's compulsory schools, including a mandatory meeting with a school counsellor in seventh grade, to identify and support students struggling with the rise in youth mental ill-health. The City Executive Board rejected the motion, stating that the city's existing student health services are already preventative and health-promoting, with health visits in first, fourth, and eighth grades, and students able to contact student health services as needed.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed a strategy for Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS), where private property owners could establish and manage public areas like squares and green spaces. However, the City Executive Board believes new public spaces should primarily be city-owned and managed, and that collaboration with private actors is a better approach, as current legislation limits the full implementation of Naddebo's proposal.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed that the City of Stockholm should invest more in green roofs for new constructions and existing municipal properties, as well as facilitate their implementation for private property owners, citing benefits for stormwater management, temperature reduction, and biodiversity. However, the City Executive Board, along with several committees and offices, while acknowledging the benefits of green roofs, does not wish to make them a standard solution. They argue that solutions should be chosen based on what best suits each specific location and building, and that tools like the Green Space Factor already promote green areas.

Liberal Party members Jan Jönsson, Björn Ljung, and Elin Hjelmestam proposed that Stockholm develop a strategy for sustainable construction, focusing on wood and other climate-smart materials, to address emissions and prioritize such projects in land allocations. However, the City Executive Board, led by Governing Mayor Jan Valeskog, recommends rejecting the motion. They argue that the city's existing Climate Action Plan 2030 and Environmental Program 2030 already cover these objectives, and an additional strategy could detract from implementing current initiatives.

Councillor Lovisa Hedin (Christian Democrats) proposed that Stockholm develop a strategy for villa and terraced housing, aiming to identify suitable areas for smaller homes and to enable more small-scale housing during densification to preserve the character of villa areas. However, the City Executive Board stated that existing plans and ongoing work on a new comprehensive plan already address this need, rendering a separate strategy unnecessary, as Stockholm's limited land must be efficiently utilized to build numerous homes for everyone.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) proposed that Stockholm create an action plan for a "Neighborhood Boost" in all vulnerable areas, not just Järva, with concrete goals to improve safety and living conditions, arguing that violence has spread and current efforts lack unified governance. The city responded that it is already working in four focus areas and that its budget guides the work to reduce segregation, deeming an additional action plan unnecessary as existing structures are sufficient and work to strengthen social services and crime prevention is ongoing.

The City of Stockholm presented its 2025 annual report, detailing financial results and goal fulfillment. Despite reduced government grants, the city recorded a surplus, decreasing the need for investment loans. Decisions included approving the report, adjusting some committee budgets, and increasing allocations for skills development by SEK 100 million and social investments by SEK 150 million.

Councillor Jan Jönsson (L) proposed making it easier for political youth organizations to visit Stockholm schools, aiming to boost youth political engagement and democratic development through clear guidelines, support materials, and encouragement for schools to invite these groups while ensuring safety. However, the City Executive Board stated that principals already have this authority and support materials exist, while the opposition (M and L) argued the issue isn't legal but a lack of administrative support for schools.

Councilor Andréa Hedin (M) proposed that students in early and middle primary school should not receive personal digital devices to take home, advocating for teaching and homework primarily with books and pens, and for the city to develop guidelines for introducing digital tools. The City Executive Board, along with the City Management Office and the Education Committee, rejected the motion, arguing that a ban could disadvantage students without home technology and those with disabilities requiring digital aids, and that pedagogically and age-appropriately used digital tools are vital for learning and an equitable school.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed Stockholm investigate introducing advanced humanities classes (like philosophy, history, languages) in city schools, aiming to offer the same depth for these subjects as currently exists in math and science. However, the City Executive Board and Education Committee believe a separate investigation is unnecessary, suggesting the matter can be addressed within ongoing curriculum development, citing high eligibility requirements for advanced classes and low application rates for current humanities programs.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed Stockholm implement a data system to identify students at risk of being abducted, which would alert if a student was withdrawn from one school without enrolling in another and include a block to prevent such withdrawals. The City Executive Board majority rejected the proposal, stating the city already possesses routines and action plans to detect and respond to suspected abductions, and that a national system is needed and being investigated at the state level.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed a new action plan for Stockholm City to support "grey zone children" – students with cognitive difficulties who struggle in school but don't qualify for adapted education. While the Liberal Party argues these students receive insufficient support in high school, Stockholm City and the Education Committee believe their existing structured support for students with special needs, including special education and transition procedures, is adequate, and therefore a new action plan is unnecessary. Jönsson, however, contends that current measures do not sufficiently address the specific needs of this group.