All agenda items

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee will review a report on the inspection of care homes between 2023 and 2025. This report indicates that 42% of visited care facilities, including nursing homes, LSS group homes, HVB homes, and short-term youth residences, exhibited serious indoor environmental deficiencies requiring follow-up. Common issues included a lack of legionella routines, incorrect water temperatures, and noise from permanent installations. The Environmental Administration proposes that the committee approve the report and forward it to the district committees and the Elderly Care Administration to address these shortcomings.

The Environmental Administration is to respond to a letter from politicians regarding property-near collection (FNI) for older inner-city properties, which becomes mandatory in 2027. The politicians express concern that older properties with limited space will be forced into unnecessary and costly renovations and want the administration to demand flexible solutions and general exemptions from Stockholm Vatten och Avfall (SVOA). The Environmental Administration notes they cannot dictate SVOA's technical solutions or implement general exemptions, but that SVOA has developed criteria for exceptions based on space constraints, unreasonable economic burden, and cultural-historical classification, while also considering recycling stations within 400 meters of properties.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee is set to review a referral from the City Executive Board concerning snow dumping in Stockholm's waters, following Jonas Naddebo (C)'s query about environmental risks, especially from inner-city snow. The Environmental Administration proposes the committee approve their statement, which emphasizes minimizing snow dumping but acknowledges its current necessity for accessibility. They further suggest the Traffic Administration investigate alternative methods and that the city plan for more snow storage areas, noting that while current dumping is a small pollution source, any reduction is significant.

The Environmental Administration recommends rejecting the Swedish Chemicals Agency's proposal to remove the permit requirement for companies selling particularly hazardous chemical products, as this could increase sales of dangerous products, reduce retailer knowledge, and hinder authorities from identifying relevant businesses. However, the administration approves proposals to remove the record-keeping obligation for business-to-business sales of hazardous chemicals and to exempt e-liquids and tobacco-free nicotine products, which are already covered by tobacco legislation, though it notes associated risks.

A motion by Linnéa Vinge (SD) suggests that Stockholm's preschools, schools, and elder care should always offer a meat, poultry, or fish alternative for lunch and dinner. The Environment Department proposes rejecting the motion, stating that the city's current food guidelines—which prioritize taste, safety, nutritional value, and minimal environmental impact—already ensure healthy and appealing meals for all groups.

The Environment Department proposes approving a new event program but believes it needs clearer wording on the level of sustainability requirements for city events. While the program aims to make Stockholm a leading event city emphasizing attractiveness, social cohesion, and sustainable growth, the department wants it more explicitly linked to the city's environmental and climate goals, focusing on reduced climate impact, sustainable transport, waste management, and environmental certifications.

The Environmental Administration proposes that the City Council approve the 2025 annual report on Stockholm's air quality. Despite improvements over time, several measuring stations, particularly E4/E20 Lilla Essingen and S:t Eriksgatan, failed to meet WHO guidelines for nitrogen dioxide and PM10 particles that year, indicating a need for further measures to meet both stricter EU 2030 requirements and WHO recommendations to protect public health.

The Environment Department proposes approving a follow-up on the City of Stockholm's climate targets for 2024 and 2025. The report indicates the city is not on track to meet its 2030 climate goals or the long-term 2040 target, with the emissions budget exceeded in both 2024 and 2025. This is primarily due to increased emissions from the transport sector (partly due to a reduced blending mandate) and district heating usage.

The Council for Disability Issues discussed the budget proposals from the Real Estate Department and the Environment Department for 2027-2029, raising questions about the renovation of Eriksdalsbadet and the City Library, and the ground remediation at Bromma Airport if it closes. The Council will also prepare questions for the chairs of the Real Estate Committee and the Environment and Health Protection Committee ahead of a meeting in May.

The Social Welfare Administration proposes that the Social Welfare Committee file a report concerning the Health and Social Care Inspectorate's (IVO) supervision of Essinge HVB (home for care or residence). The supervision, conducted in March 2025, examined, among other things, background checks of staff and the handling of threats and violence. Essinge HVB is to be phased out by January 31, 2026, due to low occupancy, and IVO has decided to close the case as no children or young people reside there any longer.

The Moderates want the Social Welfare Committee to investigate why the number of homeless people seeking financial assistance is increasing in Stockholm. The Social Welfare Administration has responded to three questions regarding the impact of new rules, the number of clients from the Prison and Probation Service, and the proportion of recurring clients. It appears that altered case management rules have led more homeless individuals to the Homelessness Unit, that there's a general increase in calls from the Prison and Probation Service, and that preliminary statistics indicate approximately 25 percent of clients return within a year.

The Moderate Party questioned the Social Welfare Committee regarding Stockholm's practice of purchasing condominiums to create group homes for individuals requiring special services under LSS and SoL. They inquired whether this was a deliberate strategy to address housing shortages, how cost-effectiveness is ensured, and the social impact of integrating such homes into regular housing cooperatives. The Social Welfare Administration responded that this is not a new strategy, the Real Estate Committee handles market transactions, and there is positive existing experience with integrating these residences into housing cooperatives.

The Center Party, Liberals, and Moderates have submitted a letter highlighting female genital mutilation as a serious crime and violation of girls' rights. They question the Social Welfare Committee on the city's strategy for prevention, detection, and coordinated support for affected children, and how preventative work before international travel will be strengthened. The Social Welfare Committee is proposed to approve the administration's response, which states that the city already works systematically against FGM as part of its efforts against honor-related violence and oppression, including through the program against domestic violence and collaboration with organizations like Origo resource center.

The Social Welfare Committee will address a letter from the Centre Party and the Liberals concerning support for children and youth exposed to sexual exploitation. The inquiry covers available specialized support, coordination of services, and whether the Mika Reception Center should expand to include minors. The Social Welfare Administration states that specialized support is provided by the Support Center for Young Victims of Crime, and city district councils are responsible for assessing children's needs and coordinating efforts, but the Mika Reception Center will not be extended to include minors.

Södermalm District Administration and the Social Services Administration propose renting five new apartments in the Persikan 6 block on Södermalm to create a group home under the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS). This aims to reduce the shortage of housing for individuals with disabilities. Occupancy is estimated for autumn 2026, with an approximate annual rent of 2 million SEK.

The Social Services Department and the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Administration propose a new group home with six apartments be planned for the Blixtlåset 1 property in Enskede-Årsta-Vantör. This aims to alleviate Stockholm's significant shortage of LSS housing for individuals with disabilities, with these six new places expected by 2030 and an estimated annual rent of approximately 1.3 million SEK.

The Social Services Department and the Järva City District Administration propose planning for a new group home with six apartments in theår Mariehamn 1 block in Järva, expected to be ready by 2030. This LSS-supported housing for people with disabilities will have an estimated annual rent of SEK 1.3 million and aims to address the city's housing shortage.

The Social Welfare Administration proposes to freeze permit, notification, and supervision fees for alcohol, tobacco, and nicotine products for 2027, breaking from the usual practice of indexing them to the municipal operations price index (PKV). This proposal will now go before the Social Welfare Committee and then the City Council for a final decision.

The Social Services Committee is set to approve new guidelines for introducing work shoes for staff in social psychiatry, harmful use and addiction, and support and services for people with disabilities, covering both municipal and private providers. This aims to improve the work environment by providing employees with one pair of work shoes annually, valued up to SEK 1000. The decision is contingent on the City Council first adopting an overarching guideline for work shoes within welfare services.

The Social Administration proposes that the Social Welfare Committee approve the 2025 annual report for personal representatives, which outlines support for individuals with long-term mental disabilities. The report details systemic shortcomings and coordination issues between healthcare and authorities, including an increase in clients with co-occurring conditions and financial vulnerability, aiming to inform improvements within the city's services.