All agenda items

Jan Jönsson, Björn Ljung and Elin Hjelmestam (the Liberals) propose that Stockholm develop a strategy for construction with lower climate impact, particularly using timber or other materials with at least equally good climate performance. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city considers the Climate Action Plan 2030 and existing requirements to already provide a coordinated strategy; the city is working, among other things, on climate limits and more land allocations for cross-laminated timber buildings.

The motion proposes resuming planning for Södertäljevägen and transforming the roadway into a green urban street that better connects Liljeholmen, Årstadal and Marievik. The proposal could provide up to 7,700 homes, including by decking over Södertäljevägen, Essingeleden and a bus depot, while the City Executive Office recommends that the motion be considered answered, as such solutions are deemed technically difficult and very costly; instead, the existing programme for approximately 1,750 homes should form the basis for future planning.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that Stockholm investigate advanced classes in the humanities, for example in philosophy, history, languages, rhetoric and literature, so that students with a particular interest can receive more advanced instruction. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered without a separate inquiry; the City Executive Office and the Education Committee consider that the issue can be handled through the regular work on upper-secondary school provision. Currently, three municipal upper-secondary schools offer the humanities programme, and around 160 eligible students in the region list the programme as their first choice.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) take greater financial responsibility for schools’ working environment and security, including access-control systems, ventilation, sound insulation, and kitchen investments. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered while the agreement is under review; the Education Administration supports centralized responsibility for access-control systems but warns that general responsibility could increase rents and reduce schools’ flexibility.

Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (the Liberals) propose a joint, governing action plan for a “District Renewal” in Stockholm’s vulnerable areas, including Skärholmen, Hagsätra-Rågsved and Hässelby-Vällingby. The plan would coordinate efforts in safety, schools, social services, housing, the urban environment, culture and public services, with clear goals, milestones, responsibilities and follow-up. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city considers that work is already underway in the four focus areas of Järva, Hagsätra-Rågsved, Skärholmen and Farsta.

The motion proposes that music rooms in Stockholm’s schools be made available as rehearsal spaces after school hours, as the city has fewer than 160 available rehearsal spaces while many young people want to play music. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since an interdepartmental steering group is already working to open more school premises to associations and cultural activities; music rooms could eventually be rented out, but rules concerning responsibility, equipment, costs and access systems must first be clarified.

The motion proposes that Stockholm develop a specific strategy for detached and terraced houses, including identifying suitable areas and creating more small-scale housing. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city already has guidance for low-density housing areas and intends to address the issue through the new comprehensive plan; work is also underway on space-efficient urban terraced houses.

A motion by Andréa Hedin (M) proposes that primary and lower-secondary pupils should not be allowed to take personal tablets or computers home, that homework in the early grades should mainly be completed using books, paper and pen, and that the city develop common, age-appropriate guidelines for digital tools. The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council consider the motion answered, as the City Executive Office and the Education Committee assess that digital tools should be used when they support learning and may be necessary for pupils with disabilities.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposes a strategy for so-called Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS), such as squares, passageways and green areas that are privately owned and managed but open to the public. The motion also calls for the City to investigate whether property owners could receive increased building rights or other incentives in exchange for high-quality public spaces; however, the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered by referring to existing work and place-based collaboration.

Jan Jönsson and Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist (L) propose that Stockholm develop a strategy for more art and culture in residential care homes, so that older people have more equal access to activities such as music, theatre, art and creative pursuits. However, the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already working through the Culture for Older People model, under which more than 400 cultural programmes were held in 2024, and believes this work should be developed without a new specific strategy.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that Stockholm investigate whether school transfers in compulsory schools should be limited to fixed periods, with exceptions, for example, when a family moves or when a student needs to transfer for serious reasons. Since autumn 2024, Stockholm has had four central school-transfer periods, but the City Executive Office and the Education Committee assess that the law does not allow the municipality to completely stop transfers during the school year; the City Executive Board therefore proposes that the motion be considered answered.

The motion proposes a strategy for small pocket parks in new residential areas, identifying suitable locations in the existing city and creating more plant walls. The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council consider the motion answered, since the city already works with microparks, green spaces and vegetation but considers a separate pocket park strategy unnecessary; among other examples, new or planned green spaces exist in Järva and on Regeringsgatan.

A motion proposes that the Real Estate Committee develop a pilot project for beekeeping on the city’s properties, with rules on suitable locations, the number of beehives, safety, and flowering plants and nesting sites for wild pollinators. The City Executive Office and the Real Estate Office consider that no separate strategy or new pilot project is needed, as the issue is already addressed through the city’s biodiversity work; the City Executive Board therefore proposes that the motion be considered answered.

The motion proposes that Stockholm identify properties, parking garages, and work tunnels that could potentially be used as shelters or protected spaces during crises and war. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the state and the Agency for Civil Protection determine where such spaces should be located, and because new technical requirements and state funding must be awaited; the city has already surveyed its shelters in 2022–2023 and will continue upgrading them.

The motion proposes safer and easier cycling throughout Stockholm, including better signage, more and better-maintained cycle routes between the inner city and outer areas, and 10,000 new bicycle parking posts. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already working on these issues and believes that a separate accessibility council would create more administration without clear benefits.

The motion proposes that Stockholm investigate and tighten democratic conditions for renting the city’s premises and for cultural grants, including subletting and further subletting. It also calls for the city to regularly monitor organizations and be able to withdraw support if the conditions are not met. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, noting that similar work is already under way, including more tenant checks and updated guidelines.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposes simpler rules and permits for restaurants, nightclubs and live music venues, including removing or changing the kitchen requirement and the notification requirement for dancing, as well as introducing more flexible opening hours. The motion also proposes free, one-metre-wide outdoor dining areas open year-round, called the “Stockholm Metre,” and urges the city to press the government to change national regulations. The City Executive Board proposes responding to the motion by referring to the city’s ongoing work, since several changes require national legislation and permits are needed to ensure safety, access and accessibility.

Kristin Jacobsson (Centre Party) proposes the Vinterhjälpen pilot project, which would allow older people to receive help with snow clearing and gritting outside their homes during the winter, without an individual needs assessment. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered without introducing the project at this time, as responsibility, costs, work supervision, fair allocation, and competition with private providers first need to be investigated.

The motion proposes that Stockholm investigate and test floating plantings in the water, for example in Riddarfjärden or Årstaviken. The islands could provide habitats for birds, bees, and fish, improve the aquatic environment, and create new recreational opportunities, but issues concerning costs, maintenance, shipping, and impacts on water quality need to be examined. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already testing floating plant islands and similar solutions.

Jan Jönsson, Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist and Björn Ljung (L) propose that the Property Committee and the Cultural Affairs Committee develop a joint strategy for Stockholm’s artists’ studios, so that the premises can be managed in a more coordinated way and provide artists with reasonable working conditions. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since much of it is already covered by the Studio Strategy 2024–2026, which aims to create at least 200 new workspaces and has so far resulted in nearly 50 new studio spaces; at the same time, there are concerns about renovation needs and high rents.