All agenda items

The Election Committee will report on its preparations for the general elections on September 13, 2026, which involve intense work on staffing, venue planning, materials, security, and transportation. While the committee received a 32.8 million SEK state grant, increased costs for venues, polling officials, and materials are negatively impacting the budget.

The Education Administration proposes that the Education Committee rejects most applications for new independent upper secondary schools and expansions of existing ones in Stockholm and neighboring municipalities for the 2026 school year. This is due to population forecasts showing a decrease in 16-year-olds until 2034, meaning there is no need for more student places. However, some applications for nationally approved sports education are considered to positively complement the existing offerings, while new health and social care, electrical and energy, and sales and service programs risk negative consequences for the city.

The Swedish Schools Inspectorate has forwarded seven applications to establish or expand independent preschool classes, compulsory schools, and after-school recreation centers in Stockholm for the municipality's opinion. The Education Administration proposes that the Education Committee advises against these establishments, as Stockholm's population forecasts show a decreasing student base with 12,600 fewer compulsory school students over the next ten years. An expansion of 360 new compulsory school places and 560 new places in international schools would, according to the administration, lead to significant negative economic, organizational, and pedagogical consequences for the city's municipal schools.

The Education Administration proposes that new and vacant positions for lead teachers be filled with fixed-term appointments instead of permanent ones. This follows a review indicating that permanent positions restrict schools' ability to adapt these roles to evolving needs. The change will not affect current lead teachers but aims to enhance flexibility and quality in school development efforts.

The Education Committee is to consider a referral from the City Executive Board regarding the National Council for Crime Prevention's (Brå) request to the government for expanded possibilities to handle personal data and confidentiality. Brå seeks the same rules for preventing violent extremism as for school attacks, as these cases often overlap. The Education Administration supports the proposal, believing it poses no negative consequences for the municipality, but emphasizes the importance of high data protection and providing guidance and training to involved parties.

The City Council will address two key items: first, a revised agreement on cost responsibility for assistive technology in preschools and schools will be approved, clarifying the division of responsibility between the municipality and Region Stockholm to ensure equitable support for children. Second, a revised implementation decision for the renovation and expansion of Lillholmsskolan in Skärholmen will be approved, a project estimated at SEK 291.8 million that includes a new sports hall and entails an initial annual rent of SEK 13.4 million.

The Northern Inner City and Kungsholmen District Councils' Disability Advisory Board met on April 20, 2026, where they approved a letter addressing the subpar accessibility at Nova preschool on Hagaesplanaden, highlighting unrectified issues like steep stairs and an unsuitable goods lift. The board also questioned the initial placement of the preschool and the district's failure to follow its own accessibility guidelines. Furthermore, they discussed the city's efforts to improve services for people with disabilities under LSS and SoL, focusing on user experiences of quality, safety, and influence.

The Kungsholmen District Council is set to review a response to a letter from the Sweden Democrats concerning serious allegations of sexual offenses and other crimes within home care services. The Sweden Democrats specifically inquired about conclusions drawn from reported criminal activity and how the safety of the elderly is ensured. The administration proposes the council approve a response stating that while criminal acts cannot be entirely eliminated, measures such as criminal record checks for new hires and thorough suitability assessments can minimize risks. The response also notes that elderly individuals and their relatives can report grievances to the home care provider or the police, and staff are legally obligated to report misconduct under Lex Sarah.

The Kungsholmen District Council will consider a proposal from the Centre Party for more detailed measurement of green spaces on Kungsholmen. The Centre Party wants the administration to investigate new indicators for residents' access to green spaces, including rooftops, and the quality of small-scale green areas. The District Administration is positive about further developing green space monitoring but believes that developing these indicators primarily falls under the Environmental Administration's ongoing tasks.

The Moderates and Centre Party on the Kungsholmen district council enquired about snow removal for winter 2025/2026. The administration proposes the council approve their response, stating winter maintenance in parks and green spaces worked well, with only thirteen complaints despite heavy snowfall. They see no issues with current park maintenance contracts but are dialoguing with their contractor for proper prioritization, and collaborating with the traffic office to improve snow removal on streets and walkways.

Charlotta Schenholm (L) and Henrik Sjölander (M) inquired about potential conflicts on the shared pedestrian and bicycle path in Polishusparken and if a dedicated bike lane to the east would mitigate them. Kungsholmen District Administration acknowledged previous conflicts but stated that improved surfacing and signage have somewhat reduced them. The administration believes the current combined path, which encourages mutual consideration, is safer than a dedicated lane that could increase speeds and risks.

The Kungsholmen District Council is to review a report on support and service decisions not implemented within three months during the first quarter of 2026. The report covers eight decisions under the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) and six decisions under the Social Services Act (SoL) within disability care, along with 25 SoL decisions within elder care. Common reasons for non-implementation include individuals declining offers or not choosing a service provider.

The Kungsholmen District Council will consider two applications for association grants for environmental and climate initiatives in 2026. The administration proposes approving Sjöscoutkåren St Göran's application for SEK 25,000 to organize magnet fishing and clean Stockholm's waters, while Zero Waste Stockholm's application for SEK 80,000 is recommended for rejection as they are a city-wide association with other existing funders.

The Kungsholmen District Council is to consider a proposal for a new twelve-apartment assisted living facility in Hornsberg, Kungsholmen. This facility, intended for individuals with disabilities requiring special support under LSS or SoL, will include common areas and aims to address the significant shortage of such housing in Stockholm. The project, with an estimated annual rent of 2.2 million SEK, is expected to be ready for occupancy in 2029.

A citizen proposal has been submitted to the Kungsholmen City District Council suggesting a pier be built at Hornsberg Strand, similar to the bathing pier at Sjövikskajen. The proposal will now be forwarded to the urban development department for further preparation and investigation.

Södermalm District Administration has reviewed an application for a serving permit for restaurant LuckyOrNot at Varvsgatan 8. The administration proposes that the district committee approves the application, allowing the restaurant to serve alcohol to the public Monday through Sunday from 5 PM to 11 PM. This decision is based on a social and preventive assessment where no obstacles were identified.

The Södermalm District Administration proposes taking over daily cleaning services in-house for its offices at Virkesvägen 3 and Tjärhovsgatan 32 starting October 1, 2026, as the current contract with Rengörare Näslund AB cannot be extended. The administration believes this will lead to efficiencies and maintain high quality, drawing from positive experiences in preschools that brought cleaning in-house in 2025.

The Södermalm District Council will discuss replacing outdated safety alarm systems in local care homes. Staff propose preparing a procurement through Adda's framework agreement to secure modern, functional solutions that enhance resident safety, with estimated costs of 11–20 million SEK for acquisition and 3–10 million SEK annually for operations.

The Södermalm District Council and the Social Welfare Committee are proposed to approve leasing five new group housing apartments for individuals with disabilities under the LSS Act, located in Persikan 6 on Södermalm. These homes, built by Stockholmshem and estimated to have an annual rent of approximately SEK 2 million (partially covered by state grants), are expected to be ready for occupancy in autumn 2026 and will help reduce the housing shortage.

The Södermalm District Council will consider six citizen proposals submitted in April 2026, which include requests for more benches on Götgatan and other streets, redesigning Renstiernas gata to reduce car traffic, and a campaign for improved cycling etiquette. Further suggestions involve creating a culture park at Skinnarviksberget, enhancing swimming opportunities in Skanstull, and permanently pedestrianizing Sankt Paulsgatan. The administration recommends forwarding four proposals to the Traffic Committee and preparing the remaining two for further processing.