All agenda items

The City Council is set to consider a proposal to amend Stockholm municipality's public order regulations. This proposal entails closing a dog exercise area in Trekanten, Hägersten-Älvsjö, to establish a new biotope protection area aimed at preserving and developing natural values and biodiversity, meaning dogs will need to be leashed in the area.

The City Council will decide on a revised implementation of the Vårbergsvägen project in Skärholmen, which aims to transform the road into an urban street with nearly 1,500 new homes, schools, and commercial spaces. Due to poor housing market conditions, the Exploitation Committee proposes splitting the project into two phases, with only phase one proceeding now and phase two paused until conditions improve. The Christian Democrats oppose this, deeming it unprofitable and a waste of taxpayer money, while the Sweden Democrats advocate for revising the project to preserve green areas and build terraced houses where feasible.

The City Council is to consider a revised proposal for a new city block at Blackebergs torg. The project, now estimated at around 79 million SEK, will provide over 120 new homes, offices, and a new health center. If rental units, 30 homes will be allocated as senior housing for those over 55, and larger rental units will go to families with children via the housing agency. Previous plans faced delays due to appeals and increased construction costs.

The City Council is recommended to approve a letter of intent between the Exploitation Committee and Stockholm Harbour AB regarding the future development of southern Norra Djurgårdsstaden. This agreement will govern how port operations and urban development, including new housing, can coexist on Värtapiren and Frihamnspiren. It stipulates, among other things, that the land on Frihamnspiren will transfer to Stockholm Harbour AB's ownership and that the electrification of ships there will be reinforced to reduce noise and emissions, which benefits the new residential areas.

The City Council is to consider a proposal for S:t Erik Markutveckling AB, or a subsidiary, to acquire Magasin 5 in Frihamnen from Stockholms Hamn AB. This move aims to streamline the port's operations, with Magasin 5 to be managed by S:t Erik Markutveckling AB pending urban development in Frihamnen. The preliminary purchase price is estimated at approximately SEK 400 million, and the transaction will be financially neutral for the City of Stockholm as a whole.

The City Council is poised to approve an agreement for a new subway depot in the Älvsjö industrial area, essential for the new Fridhemsplan-Älvsjö subway line. To facilitate this, the City of Stockholm proposes selling the property Leverantören 2 in Älvsjö to Region Stockholm for 145 million SEK, enabling the depot construction—estimated to take nine years starting in 2026—while also supporting the city's housing development plans for the area.

The City Council is set to approve an addendum that changes the party responsible for a development agreement concerning offices and housing in Årstafältet. Granitor Property Development AB wishes to transfer its agreement to its project company, MPD Virtuosen Grund 3 AB, which will then be transferred to Klövern AB. This means Klövern AB will take over the responsibility for building homes and offices in block 2G of Årstafältet, as well as for a refuse collection system.

The City Council is proposed to approve new guidelines for financial assistance in Stockholm, updating them to align with new legislation and practices while clarifying specific Stockholm regulations. These streamlined guidelines, focusing on matters requiring council decisions, will serve as a clearer steering document for administrators and managers. Key changes include excluding habilitation and apprentice allowances from income calculations, allowing financial assistance for SL cards for all eligible adults without individual needs assessment or receipt, and introducing a special summer allowance for children in families receiving long-term financial assistance.

The City Council is proposed to approve new guidelines for how special housing under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) will be allocated. The aim is to make the process clearer, safer, and more equitable for residents needing these accommodations. The City Executive Board also proposes that the Social Welfare Committee develop implementation instructions for the guidelines.

Stockholm City proposes that the Labor Market Committee be solely responsible for providing activities for those receiving welfare, tied to a national activity requirement set to start July 1, 2026. These activities will focus on enhancing employability, improving language skills, or include job searching and workplace placements. While several committees support the proposal, they emphasize the need for collaboration, sufficient resources, and varied, individualized programs to prevent displacement of regular jobs and ensure a good working environment for participants.

The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council approves the construction of a temporary sports hall on Dalhagen's ball field in Husby. This hall will provide space for sports like basketball, floorball, and school sports while Husby Sports Hall is demolished to make way for the new Husbybadet. The project, costing over 50 million SEK, is expected to be completed by Q2 2027 and could potentially remain for up to 15 years as a permanent addition to the area's sports facilities.

The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council approve the direction for a project to demolish the old sports and swimming facility in Västertorp, which currently has about 200,000 visitors annually, and replace it with a brand new one on the same site. The new facility will include a 50-meter pool, two teaching pools, a splash park, a gym, and two full-size sports halls, aiming to improve access to swimming and sports in the southern district as the existing facility is in very poor condition and doesn't meet modern standards.

The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council approves an action plan for a gender-equal Stockholm, valid until 2030. The plan aims for Stockholmers to have equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender, focusing on knowledge, welfare/services, and participation/influence, and will guide the city's committees and companies in their equality work.

The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council approve an action plan for children's rights, valid until 2030. This plan aims to strengthen children's rights and influence by combating discrimination and promoting equal living conditions, applying to all city committees and company boards. Key aspects include ensuring children's safety, protecting them from violence, and increasing their influence in urban development.

Stockholm City Council will discuss new, lowered fees for preschool, after-school care, and care during unsocial hours, proposed to take effect from July 1, 2026. This is contingent on the government deciding on a new national maximum fee that would exempt incomes under SEK 10,000 per month from being counted as income for fee assessment. The change, proposed by the City Executive Board, aims to make it cheaper for households to have children in these services.

The City Council will review a proposal from the Preschool Committee for new guidelines on child safety in Stockholm's municipal preschools. These guidelines aim to strengthen practical child safety work, clarify responsibilities, and improve adherence to city regulations for governing documents. The proposal covers 16 safety areas, focuses on prevention and handling serious incidents and crises, and will replace current guidelines.

The City Council has reviewed board statistics for May 2026 concerning the housing market. During the first five months of the year, the number of housing applicants increased by 12,090 people, and approximately 900 more homes were mediated compared to the same period last year, mainly due to more succession homes from private companies with higher turnover.

Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm AB submitted a referral response regarding a motion on economic violence in destructive relationships. The agency assessed that the motion concerned additions to the regular housing queue system, which would require an analysis of the principles of equal treatment and transparency within the system. They noted that their priority housing operations already consider various forms of exposure to violence, including economic violence, through individual needs assessments.

The Board of Bostadsförmedlingen i Stockholm AB decided to appoint Jacob Krokstedt as the new CEO from June 12, 2026, to May 31, 2031. Additionally, the board adjusted the rules for who is authorized to sign on behalf of the company, now including the new CEO, CFO Mattias Holmberg, and the board's chairman Arvid Vikman Rindevall and vice-chairman Kristin Jacobsson.

The Housing Agency has reviewed its updated 2024 guidelines for priority housing, finding that approved priority applications have doubled from 3% to 6% between 2023 and 2025, with an increase specifically for victims of domestic violence. This surge is partly attributed to reducing the required residency in Stockholm from two years to one, while clarifications on debt and temporary housing have streamlined the regulations.