All agenda items

The City of Stockholm plans to invest 4 billion SEK between 2027 and 2031 to upgrade its infrastructure, including roads, bridges, lighting, and parks, aiming to address overdue maintenance and ensure long-term functionality. While several committees and commissioners support this, the opposition (M and C) criticizes the high cost and potential for reduced political control, and L advocates for faster decisions and greater transparency regarding the maintenance debt.

The Liberals proposed an investigation and tightening of democratic conditions for renting out premises and providing cultural support, specifically to prevent anti-democratic forces from exploiting city venues via second- or third-hand leases, and to enable repayment of funds if conditions are not met. The City Executive Office responded that similar work is already underway per the 2025 and 2026 budgets. The municipal board majority voted to reject the motion, citing ongoing work, while the Moderates and Liberals reserved their votes, wishing the motion to be approved.

The City of Stockholm is considering a revised agreement with Region Stockholm regarding the cost responsibility for assistive devices in preschool and school. This new agreement, replacing one from 1997, clarifies that schools are responsible for basic equipment and pedagogical aids like adapted desks and keyboards, while the region covers personal aids such as walking and speech devices. The aim is to ensure children and young people with disabilities receive necessary support without obstacles or delays, and to facilitate collaboration between the municipality and region.

The City of Stockholm needs to procure new agreements for leadership development services as current contracts expire in 2026 and 2027. This ensures continued investment in leadership and skills development for managers and employees, enhancing service quality and making the city a more attractive employer. The City Manager is responsible for these procurements and will invite city committees and companies to participate.

Stockholm City Council plans to establish Majroskogen in southern Stockholm as a nature reserve to protect its biodiversity, including coniferous forests and wetlands, and preserve it for outdoor recreation. The approximately 58.6-hectare area will have a management plan with rules for activities like fires, dog leashes, and events. Some parties are critical of excluding parts of the forest from the reserve, fearing these areas could be developed for housing.

Stockholm City Council plans to establish the Ålstensskogen and Storskogen nature reserves in southeastern Bromma, a 67.2-hectare area including Solviksbadet. The aim is to protect its high natural and cultural values, such as old-growth forests and bats, while ensuring continued access for recreation and outdoor activities. Several parties opposed the decision, arguing the reserve should be expanded to include more areas, like area 25, to prevent future housing development and further protect the forest.

Region Stockholm has proposed development plans, or "roadmaps," for eight regional city centers, two of which are within the City of Stockholm: Kungens kurva-Skärholmen and Kista-Sollentuna-Häggvik. These plans aim to make the city centers more attractive, climate-smart, and vibrant through improved public transport, business, and culture. The City of Stockholm welcomes the plans but requests a review of details to clarify roles, responsibilities, and allow for flexibility, while also strengthening the focus on safety, green spaces, and cultural life.

The old Tensta water reservoir in Järva, which supplies drinking water to approximately 220,000 people in western Stockholm, needs renovation. Instead of just renovating, a new reservoir will be built next to the existing one; once it's complete, the old one will be refurbished in an eight-year project slated to begin construction in 2027. This project aims to improve drinking water supply, ensure water quality, and make the system more resilient, though the cost remains confidential, with 550 million SEK (2021 price level) previously cited.

The City Council has approved plans for a new, full-sized recycling center in Sätra, southwest Stockholm, at a cost of 337 million SEK. This new facility will replace the previously closed Sätra center, offering improved capacity for bulky and hazardous waste, with an increased focus on reuse. Politicians emphasized that the center must be safe and secure and help combat waste-related crime in the city.

Stockholm Vatten AB plans to reduce its ownership in the wastewater treatment company Syvab AB from approximately 33 percent to 14 percent, as some of Stockholm's wastewater will instead be treated at Henriksdal. Concurrently, the municipalities of Ekerö and Trosa are joining Syvab, allowing the Himmerfjärden plant to treat more wastewater overall. This change significantly lowers the City of Stockholm's guarantee commitment in Syvab from SEK 860 million to SEK 225 million.

The City of Stockholm has adopted an action plan to become a more age-friendly city, ensuring older residents have the same rights as others. This involves improvements in areas like participation, housing, urban environment, social inclusion, and communication, aiming to combat ageism and make the city safer and more accessible for its elderly population.

The City of Stockholm plans to renovate and expand Lillholmsskolan in Skärholmen for 461.7 million SEK, providing new school premises, facilities for students with special needs, and a new sports hall to replace temporary buildings and accommodate more students. While the sports hall will serve both the school and local associations, the Moderates and Liberals criticize the decision, arguing it replaces a planned sports facility at Vårbergs IP that would have better served community organizations.

The City of Stockholm has provided feedback on the Masmo Tunnel, a component of the planned Tramway South. The city emphasizes the need for clearer investigations into environmental impacts, such as groundwater effects and pollution, and stresses the importance of adhering to the project budget. Tramway South aims to enhance public transport and facilitate urban development in southern Stockholm by connecting Flemingsberg and Skärholmen with eight stops and a depot, contributing to 18,500 new homes in Huddinge municipality.

Stockholm City Council is set to decide on implementing an alcohol ban along parts of Fleminggatan and Sankt Eriksgatan in Kungsholmen. This measure aims to increase safety and reduce issues like littering, vandalism, and threatening situations, as the area has been designated an open drug scene since 2017. The proposal, from the Kungsholmen District Council and supported by the City Executive Office, seeks to complement existing crime prevention efforts.

The City of Stockholm has approved a private individual's application to the Swedish Transport Agency for a civilian helipad on Bergholmen island in Lidingö municipality, noting no direct negative impact on Stockholm residents or the environment. A noise assessment confirms compliance with regulations, and while a nature inventory identified values to consider, the City Management Office and relevant City Commissioner support the proposal, emphasizing the importance of sustainable transport.

The City Executive Board will appoint Sidrah Schaider as their representative to vote at general meetings for Stockholm City Hall AB and other wholly or partly owned companies, such as Svenska Bostäder and Stockholm Vatten och avfall AB. This representative will approve annual reports, decide on profit/loss management, and set board fees for 2026. Board fees for major companies, like Stockholm City Hall AB, will be SEK 92,500 for the chair and SEK 37,000 for a regular member, a slight increase from 2025, based on the adjusted price base amount and consistent with city committee principles.

The City of Stockholm has responded to the County Administrative Board's evacuation plan for a nuclear accident, such as at Forsmark. While the City welcomes the planning, it rejects the current design, finding it unclear regarding municipal responsibilities and lacking information on the number of residents Stockholm may need to accommodate, which hinders preparations.

The City of Stockholm welcomes the proposal to build a data center and server halls on the Akalla 4:8 property within the Akalla business area. This project aligns with the Stockholm Data Parks initiative, which aims to establish green server halls where surplus heat can be recovered for the district heating network. The City emphasizes that a future environmental impact assessment must also address potential effects on new residential areas and natural values near Akalla.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed changes to public procurement laws, aiming to allow the exclusion of suppliers from non-EU countries without free trade agreements. Stockholm City supports this proposal, which also seeks to facilitate avoiding suppliers from "antagonistic states" in procurements concerning critical infrastructure and supply readiness. The amendments are slated to come into effect on January 1, 2027.

The City of Stockholm welcomes Region Stockholm's proposed Life Science strategy for the Stockholm-Uppsala region, aiming to make it a world-leading hub for medical and biotech research and business, bringing more jobs, investments, and better healthcare. However, the city emphasizes the need to clarify the role of municipalities, leverage existing collaborations, and involve the private sector to ensure the strategy's success and concrete implementation.