All agenda items

Jonas Naddebo (Centre Party) has proposed that Stockholm more actively installs green roofs on new municipal buildings and inventories existing properties for potential green roof installations. This initiative aims to improve stormwater management, regulate temperatures, strengthen ecosystems, and beautify the city. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that the city already implements green solutions and prefers a holistic approach over mandating green roofs as a standard.

The Center Party has proposed that the City of Stockholm implement interactive, real-time snow removal maps and make this information available as open data via an API, allowing residents to track ongoing and completed snow clearing, sanding, and brine spraying, as well as the location of grit bins, to facilitate safer winter travel. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing concerns regarding information ownership, data quality, and potential risks to snow removal personnel.

Hanna Wistrand (L) proposed developing Högdalstopparna into an attractive outdoor recreation area with improved accessibility, suggesting that the sport committee and other relevant committees investigate enhancements and better public transport links. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that city administrations are already working on a detailed plan for the area, which largely aligns with the motion's intentions.

Councillors Claes Nyberg and Ismail Ali (both Centre Party) proposed Stockholm City investigate opening a language school for students from preschool class to grade 3 with severe language disorders, building on the city's language preschool model with speech therapists and educators working in teams. The City Executive Board suggested rejecting the motion, deeming current support within regular schools sufficient, but several referral bodies and Centre Party members dissented, emphasizing the need for improved, continuous support for these students.

A motion by Leif Söderström (SD) to widen Klarastrandsleden with a third, reversible lane to reduce queues and improve flow was rejected by the City Executive Board. The Board argued that an additional lane would likely not solve traffic problems, goes against the city's goal of reducing car traffic, and would be very costly.

Council member Andréa Hedin (M) has proposed Stockholm introduce "SAO jobs" (study-motivating work-life orientation), a type of long-term part-time job for secondary school students, combined with their schooling. The proposal also suggests replacing 1,000 summer jobs with SAO jobs in 2026. The City Executive Office, the Labor Market Committee, and the Education Committee advise against reducing summer jobs but note that the city already has a budget mandate to pilot SAO jobs at certain schools.

Jonas Naddebo and Claes Nyberg (C) proposed that the city investigate and create junior high school places in northern Bromma, arguing that the lack of nearby schools leads to long commutes and fails to meet the requirements of the Education Act and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that the need for junior high school places is already met and student numbers in Bromma are expected to decrease, though permanent facilities for Adolfsbergsskolan will be designed flexibly for future needs.

Hanna Werner (M) proposed restoring the vacant Vanadis Hotell for new uses like community activities, suggesting a property committee investigation into its condition and alternative uses with the sports committee. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that a similar project is already underway for Vanadisbadet and its surrounding buildings, including the former hotel, to convert them into sports facilities such as changing rooms and halls for table tennis, dance, or martial arts. The Moderates on the Board dissented, advocating for approving the motion and exploring opportunities for external actors to establish themselves.

The Liberals, through Jan Jönsson, proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate ways to limit high school changes, especially during the academic year, to improve students' study environment and schools' planning. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing a lack of legal basis for such restrictions, deeming it a matter for the government, and noting that implementation would require agreements with 26 municipalities and over 100 independent school operators in the region.

Liberal Party members propose protecting the 100-hectare Fagersjöskogen forest, located between Farsta and Hökarängen, as a nature reserve to preserve its ecological value, protect wildlife, and provide a green space for South Stockholm residents. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by stating that the city already has a budget assignment to investigate the conditions for establishing a nature reserve in Fagersjöskogen, meaning the work is already underway.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed that the Culture Committee investigate projecting images onto the City Hall from November to March, similar to Nobel Week Lights. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting this motion, citing concerns about the City Hall's cultural value, the significant investment and operating costs, and the desire to maintain the exclusive nature of Nobel Week Lights.

The Liberals have submitted a motion proposing Stockholm develop a strategy for sustainable construction, focusing on wood and other low-impact materials, and review the city's land allocation policy to prioritize projects with sustainable methods and material choices. The City Executive Board suggests responding that the city's current Climate Action Plan 2030 and Environmental Programme 2030 already serve as a strategy to reduce the construction sector's climate impact.

Councillor Jonas Naddebo (Centre Party) proposed restarting the plan to transform Södertäljevägen into a green city street with new housing, suggesting up to 7,700 homes and decking over Essingeleden and the bus depot to reduce noise and create space. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, citing an existing plan program and deeming extensive decking technically difficult and prohibitively expensive given current economic conditions.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that the City of Stockholm investigates introducing specialized humanities classes, such as philosophy, history, and languages, in municipal upper secondary schools, allowing gifted students in these subjects the same in-depth opportunities as those in math and science. However, the City Executive Board, City Management Office, and Education Committee recommend rejecting the motion, arguing that the need can be met through regular curriculum development and that high eligibility requirements might result in too few applicants.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that the city amend its cooperation agreement with Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) to make the company responsible for school work environment and safety costs, including new access systems, ventilation, and soundproofing, as schools currently bear these expenses, potentially impacting safety and environment during economic hardship. The City Executive Board suggests responding by noting access systems are already under review within an ongoing agreement revision, but a general transfer of all costs to SISAB could result in higher rents for schools and reduced autonomy.

Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (both L) propose in a motion that the City of Stockholm develop an action plan for a "District Boost." This boost would cover all vulnerable areas, with concrete goals and sub-goals for city committees and companies, aiming to counter segregation and crime in areas like Järva, Skärholmen, and Hagsätra-Rågsved. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered by referring to similar ongoing work within the city's existing focus areas and that the budget is the most accurate steering document.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) has submitted a motion proposing that the city investigate how school music rooms could be used as rehearsal spaces after school hours, due to a shortage of such venues in Stockholm. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered by stating that a steering group is already working to make school premises, including music rooms, available to associations and cultural life outside of school hours.

A motion from Lovisa Hedin (KD) proposed that the City of Stockholm develop a specific strategy for villa and terraced house areas. This strategy would identify suitable areas for single-family homes and provide guidance for building smaller-scale housing, such as single-family homes or terraced houses, during infill development to preserve the character of these neighborhoods. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered by referring to the city's ongoing work with the comprehensive plan and existing strategies, which already address these issues, making a separate strategy unnecessary.

A motion by Andréa Hedin (M) proposing that Stockholm's municipal primary schools should not provide take-home digital devices for younger students, and that teaching and homework should primarily use books and pens, has been rejected by the City Executive Board. The Board, aligning with the City Management Office and Education Committee, argued against a general ban, citing digital tools' benefits for learning and accessibility, particularly for students with disabilities, and preferring educators to decide on their use. Hedin (M) and other Moderates dissented, advocating for the motion due to concerns about excessive screen time's negative health effects on children and opposing digital homework.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed that Stockholm develop a strategy for Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS), including guidelines for accessibility and management, and exploring increased building rights for property owners in exchange for creating high-quality public areas. The City Executive Board, citing existing limitations in legislation and advocating for collaborations where the city retains land ownership, recommends rejecting the motion. The Center Party dissented, arguing the motion's intent was misunderstood and a strategy is needed for more public spaces.