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The Social and Elderly Care Administration reported 470 Lex Sarah incidents in 2025, an increase of nine from the previous year. Of these, 34 were deemed serious and reported to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO). Most reports originated from disability, elderly care, and child and youth services, primarily concerning shortcomings in service delivery or legal certainty.

The Social Welfare Administration proposes that the Social Welfare Committee approve the 2025 Social Services Report, which provides an overview of the current status and development of social services in Stockholm. The report indicates an increase in households receiving financial assistance and in those seeking budget and debt counseling. While child welfare reports leveled off, violence or neglect remains a common reason for investigations, and the number of individuals receiving support under the LSS and/or SoL acts has risen.

The municipal executive board has referred the inquiry "Legally Certain Social Care for Children and Young People" (SOU 2026:8) to the social welfare committee. The inquiry proposes clearer rules for when care under the LVU law should cease, increased use of experts in the LVU process, and strengthened protection and legal certainty for visitation rights for placed children. The social welfare administration is generally positive but stresses that the proposals require sufficient resources, competence, and collaboration to function effectively.

Stockholm City Library and Museums and Art are proposed to adopt their activity plan for 2026. The plan focuses on promoting reading among children and young people, increasing accessibility for people with disabilities, and being an important part of local cultural life. Collaborations with preschools and schools are also planned, along with measures to enhance safety at libraries and museums.

The Culture Administration will report on several delegated decisions concerning various matters within the culture sector. This includes a proposed collaboration agreement between Bain & Company Sweden KB and Liljevalchs for supporting the Spring Salon until 2027. Decisions will also be made regarding artistic design for Bryggeriet Bromma, as well as several building permit cases and consultation responses affecting the city's cultural environments.

The City of Stockholm has received an invitation to consult on a new tram line, Spårväg Syd, between Flemingsberg and Skärholmen. City departments are positive about the expansion, which aligns with the city's plan to reduce car traffic and build housing near public transport. They propose that a transfer point in Skärholmen be located close to passenger destinations, ideally at or below Skärholmsplan, to enable efficient transfers to buses and the metro.

The Culture Committee will consider a proposal for the City of Stockholm to introduce a model to protect cultural and entertainment venues from forced relocation or closure due to noise complaints from new residents. This includes an "agent of change" principle, making the developer of new buildings responsible for noise protection. The Culture Administration believes that the statutory right to complain about noise cannot be contractually waived, as it is regulated by the Environmental Code, and would require legislative changes.

The Committee for the Elderly is set to review a proposal from the Elderly Care Administration, responding to Liliane Åkerlund's (SD) inquiry about support for informal caregivers. Her question concerned implementing a municipal program for caregivers, including compensation, training, and increased support. The Administration finds that the City of Stockholm already has active and structured support for relatives, which is continuously developing, and therefore sees no need for the proposed program.

The Committee for the Elderly is to adopt the 2025 report on Lex Sarah incidents received by the Elderly and Social Administrations. The report shows a slight increase with 470 reported deficiencies, primarily related to service delivery shortcomings, mostly within disability services, followed by elderly care and child and youth services. Of these, 34 cases were reported to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO).

The Committee for the Elderly will consider a proposal from the Elderly Administration to prepare for the procurement of a framework agreement for safety-creating technology. This is part of the Lisbet project, which aims to establish a central, unified solution for personal alarms and other safety technology in special housing and group homes. Currently, borough councils manage this, resulting in diverse solutions and working methods.

The Elderly Care Committee is set to consider a proposal to approve the Alarm Reception Center's participation in the city's Quality Award 2026. The Alarm Reception Center, which handles security alarms for approximately 17,500 customers around the clock, seeks to participate to highlight and strengthen its systematic quality work. The award aims to encourage quality work and showcase good examples within the city.

The Preschool Committee is to decide on writing off a debt of SEK 203,904 from Barnstugan Linden preschool, which went bankrupt on December 11, 2023. As the bankruptcy is concluded and available funds have been distributed, the city cannot recover the full amount.

The Preschool Committee is set to review proposed implementation guidelines for providing work shoes to preschool staff, covering both municipal and private preschools. This initiative, stemming from the City of Stockholm's 2026 budget, aims for consistent implementation across all districts and independent preschools. Employees working at least 40% with children will be entitled to one pair of work shoes per year, valued up to 1000 SEK (incl. VAT), and this benefit will be subject to taxation.

Sophia Granswed Baat (M) proposes that the Preschool Committee's decision of March 3, 2026, regarding Yxan preschool should not be implemented or should be revoked, allowing the preschool to continue operations. The administration reports that the committee's decision has been appealed and the Administrative Court has granted an injunction, meaning the preschool can continue until a final court decision. The committee cannot alter its decision while the case is with the Administrative Court, but the administration suggests the committee approve the official statement as a response to the initiative.

Politicians from the Centre Party, Moderates, and Liberals have questioned the Preschool Committee regarding Yxan preschool, whose main provider approval was revoked in March 2026. They ask if the decision is based on current information, what changes Yxan has made since the 2022–2023 inspection, and how the city supports independent preschools in rectifying deficiencies before intervention. The administration responded that inspections follow the Education Act, include recent annual reports, and that interventions aim for correction and proportionality.

The Preschool Committee is to provide feedback on the "Legally Secure Social Care for Children and Young People (SOU 2026:8)" inquiry. The Preschool Administration believes it's crucial for preschool staff to contribute their knowledge about children in cases concerning the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU), given their often good understanding of the children. They also suggest improving the Social Welfare Committee's ability to gather information during a child's care period, thereby strengthening the child's legal security. The administration assesses that contributing this expertise will not overly burden staff time.

The Social Welfare Administration and the Kungsholmen District Administration propose that their respective boards approve plans for a new service accommodation with 12 apartments in Hornsbergs strand, Kungsholmen. This is to address the significant need for housing for individuals with disabilities under the LSS Act or special support housing under the Social Services Act (SoL). The facility, expected to be ready in 2029 and leased by the district administration for approximately 2.2 million SEK annually, will include common areas and round-the-clock staffing.

The Social Welfare Committee is to review a 2025 report on Stockholm's efforts to prevent erroneous welfare payments and benefit fraud. The report shows positive results in preventing such payments and encouraging repayment, but highlights challenges with internal errors and system limitations. The administration recommends the committee approve the report and forward it to the City Executive Board and district councils for their information.

The Social Welfare Administration proposes that the Social Welfare Committee approves the focus for the City of Stockholm's Security Prize 2026. This year, the annual SEK 50,000 prize will recognize activities or organizations that proactively prevent violent extremism, with the aim of strengthening the city's security and democracy, especially among children and young people at risk of being drawn into anti-democratic environments and destructive male ideals. Nominations will be accepted from June 1 to September 1, 2026.

Annika Elmlund and Sophia Granswed Baat (M) propose seven measures to make Stockholm more enjoyable with increased culture, freedom, and social interaction, drawing inspiration from cities like Berlin. Their suggestions include allocating more land for cultural activities, lowering fees for temporary permits, lifting local alcohol bans in certain public spaces, allowing outdoor seating on "free weekends," and revising noise regulations to extend closing times. They also advocate for extended public transport hours during events and launching a pilot project for "open streets" featuring art, food, and music.