All agenda items

The City Council is recommended to approve Kungsholmen District Council's project "Development of Karlbergskanalen Promenade" for 72 million SEK. The project aims to widen the popular promenade, part of the "Kungsholmen runt" route, address landslide risks, and improve biodiversity and accessibility. Construction is expected to start in autumn 2027 and be completed by summer 2029.

The City Executive Board proposes forming a new municipal company, Kista Utveckling AB, to lead efforts in making Kista more attractive by coordinating urban development, business collaboration, and place-making. This company would acquire land and properties to foster a vibrant Kista with more homes, parks, meeting places, and to attract new businesses and investments. Kista Utveckling AB is projected to have a budget of -10 million SEK for 2026, with an initial capital injection of 100 million SEK from Stockholms Stadshus AB.

The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council authorizes the Traffic Committee to undertake a major renovation of the western Liljeholmsbron, the older of the Liljeholm bridges. This project aims to extend the bridge's lifespan by 60 years and increase its load-bearing capacity from BK2 to BK4. Following renovation, scheduled from 2029 to 2032, the bridge will feature two southbound lanes, a two-way cycle path, and a two-way pedestrian path, all designed to accommodate heavy traffic flows and buses, though construction will cause traffic diversions and longer travel times.

The Traffic Committee proposes changing the rules for market trading in Stockholm to make squares more vibrant and safer. The proposal means that empty market stalls can be used for other purposes besides market trading, such as events. Additionally, eight market squares with no current trading will be removed, while new temporary market trading spots are planned for seven squares, including Kornhamnstorg, Nytorget, and Östermalmstorg.

The City Council will consider Stockholm's child health program, intended to reduce inequalities in children's living conditions and promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of 1-6 year olds. The matter was previously referred back on April 13, 2026, with criticism that it overemphasized preschools and needed to clarify expectations for other administrations, include scientific research, and address environmental aspects. The City Executive Board now proposes approval of the program as is, deeming it sufficiently meets the purpose of providing a comprehensive direction for the health of the youngest children.

The City Council is set to decide on renovating and adapting the former Kämpingeskolan in Tensta into a new administrative office for the Järva city district administration, aiming to consolidate approximately 640 employees by late 2028. However, critics from the Moderates and Liberals argue this is an expensive and ill-conceived plan that risks displacing resources, proposing instead to sell the property or utilize existing premises.

The City Council will consider a functional program for preschool premises, which will serve as a guide for new construction, reconstruction, and extensions of preschools in Stockholm. This program aims to ensure equivalent and fit-for-purpose facilities for children, proposing that preschools normally have between four and eight departments. The Preschool Committee is also proposed to be tasked with deciding on and updating accompanying support material for the program.

The City Council will consider a proposal to temporarily extend alcohol sales hours until 8:00 AM during the Men's FIFA World Cup 2026, from June 11 to July 14. This is to allow Stockholmers to watch early morning matches together at restaurants and pubs with permanent licenses, preventing establishments from having to close mid-match due to time differences. The Social Services Committee is proposing this change.

Councilor Andréa Hedin (M) is questioning Councilor Alexander Ojanne (S) regarding care interventions for children and young people, highlighting serious deficiencies in the care of placed children as identified by IVO and city audits. Stockholm provides fewer interventions per child and more open interventions compared to Gothenburg and Malmö, leading to questions about the impact on comprehensive support and the implications of the new Social Services Act.

Jonas Naddebo (Centre Party) has directed an interpellation to Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren, urging an increase in the availability of saunas and baths in Stockholm. Naddebo argues that despite ambitions to establish Stockholm as a sauna city, the city's approach has become more bureaucratic, resulting in fewer saunas rather than more. He seeks to understand how the Commissioner intends to simplify regulations and ensure the city's objective of developing Stockholm as a sauna and bathing destination is met.

Per Rosencrantz (M) questioned Emilia Bjuggren (S), Commissioner for Education, Labour Market, and Schools, about how the city addresses declining birth rates and an aging population, and how this impacts school, housing, and labour market planning, particularly given the cancellation of a school in Hagastaden. Commissioner Bjuggren responded that the city closely monitors demographic trends, which influence budget and planning, including reallocating costs for empty school premises. She stressed the city's need to alleviate housing shortages and be an attractive employer with affordable housing for common professional groups, highlighting Stockholm's low municipal tax.

Moderate politician Andréa Hedin questioned City Commissioner for Schools Emilia Bjuggren (S) on the slow implementation of social media restrictions in Stockholm schools, stressing the need for immediate, clear action to ensure a focused learning environment and questioning the targeted approach and lack of out-of-class restrictions. Bjuggren responded that a filter for social media and inappropriate websites on school devices is prioritized for the autumn term, with the administration still investigating differentiated restrictions for different age groups, but with the baseline that social media should not be accessible during school hours and also examining 24/7 blocking.

Dennis Wedin (M) has submitted an interpellation to Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) regarding the handling of approximately 10,000 closed reports via the City of Stockholm's "Tyck till" app. These reports primarily concerned the deficient snow removal in January that paralyzed the city. Wedin seeks to understand the lessons learned, whether lowered expectations are part of the strategy, and the contents of those 10,000 reports.

Dennis Wedin (M) questioned Jan Valeskog (S), Commissioner for Urban Planning and Sport, regarding the uncertain future of Hovet arena and Djurgården Hockey's proposed arena in Tallkrogen. Wedin criticized the city's lack of clarity on Hovet's demolition and the failure to extend the land allocation for the Tallkrogen project, which has halted Djurgården's planned investment. Valeskog (S) responded that a review of urban development plans in the Globen area is underway to explore keeping an ice arena there, and while no request for an extension for Tallkrogen has been received, the site is still considered suitable for sports.

Annika Elmlund (M) questioned the Commissioner for the Elderly and Culture, Torun Boucher (V), regarding the requirements for cinemas receiving financial support from the City of Stockholm, after Biograf Zita displayed messages Elmlund interpreted as antisemitic and took a stance against Israel. Boucher responded that the city does not support activities violating democratic conditions or Swedish law, but emphasized artistic freedom and the arm's length principle, seeing no reason to revise cultural support guidelines.

Dennis Wedin (M) questioned traffic commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) on why Stockholm does not measure and publicize ice thickness at popular locations, arguing it would enhance safety. Strömgren responded that the city promotes ice safety through campaigns, but irregular ice conditions due to boat traffic and currents make measurements potentially misleading. He concluded that the city therefore has no plans for regular ice thickness monitoring and publication.

Emelie Wassermann (SD) questioned City Planning and Sports Commissioner Jan Valeskog (S) regarding Svedmyrabadet's closure since autumn 2024, with no decision on renovation or replacement. She highlighted that Sandsborgsbadet, proposed as an alternative, is now also slated for lengthy renovation, impacting residents in southern Stockholm dependent on these pools. The Commissioner stated an investigation into Svedmyrabadet's future will be presented in the first half of 2026, and while Sandsborgsbadet currently offers warmer water and better accessibility, it too will require future closure for renovation.

Dennis Wedin (M) has interpellated Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) regarding resuming the investigation into decking over Nynäsvägen, which runs through Gamla Enskede and Johanneshov, citing noise and pollution. Wedin questioned why an earlier investigation was halted without a full cost analysis. Strömgren responded that detailed calculations for several scenarios showed a deck-over to be unfinanceable, leading to the work's termination, and stated that the city's investments in walking, cycling, and public transport aim to reduce car traffic and improve the environment along Nynäsvägen.

Councillor Johan Paccamonti (M) questioned the Climate and Environment Commissioner, Åsa Lindhagen (MP), regarding lost environmental values due to urban densification, citing Myrberget in Bromma as an example where the majority's housing policy threatens green spaces and recreational opportunities. Lindhagen responded that the Red-Green majority prioritizes protecting natural areas, establishing nature reserves, and increasing greenery while acknowledging the need for new housing, particularly on hardened ground. She noted that the Moderates had supported the land allocation for the Tranebergsvägen project, which includes 60 rental units, six of which are LSS housing.

Councillor Johan Paccamonti (M) questioned Jan Valeskog (S), Commissioner for Urban Development and Sport, about "secret" building plans at Ålstensskogen and Storskogen, expressing concern that a large green space was excluded from theigned nature reserve, potentially leading to large-scale development. Valeskog responded that the Municipal Council will decide on establishing the Ålstensskogen–Storskogen nature reserve, and the Exploitation Committee has designated land for approximately 50 Stockholmshus rental apartments in Ålsten 1:1, aiming to diversify housing options in southern Bromma.