All agenda items

The motion from Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (Liberals) proposes the “Safe School Routes” initiative to make children’s journeys to and from Stockholm’s schools safer year-round. The proposals include safer pedestrian crossings, improved lighting, more walking and cycling paths, lower speed limits, and better snow removal, with SEK 10 million in additional funding; the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city is already implementing similar measures, including at 7–10 of approximately 270 compulsory schools each year.

The motion proposes that the City investigate whether surplus food from schools, care homes and other facilities could be freeze-dried, test the method in selected schools, and establish a municipal stockpile of freeze-dried food for emergencies. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the City is already working to reduce food waste and is building up local and central emergency stockpiles; the Education Committee also considers that a pilot project would require costly specialist equipment.

Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström propose targeted measures to ensure that everyone can move around Stockholm safely and independently, whether walking, cycling, using a wheelchair or pushing a pram. The motion highlights, among other things, construction bags blocking pavements and pedestrian crossings, as well as inadequate snow clearance and de-icing; the City Executive Board instead proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already addressing these issues, including through a pilot project in which 597 construction bags were marked and 554 removed, as well as expanded gritting and salting.

Mikael Valier Furtenbach (KD) proposes that Stockholm introduce a special architecture zone in the city centre and older stone-built suburbs, for example within the toll boundaries, to guide the height, volume, materials and design of new buildings so they fit better into historic environments. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city already has laws, the comprehensive plan, building regulations and an architecture policy intended to protect the cultural environment; several referral bodies also stress that both older and more recent architecture need to be safeguarded as the city develops.

The motion proposes that Stockholm ensure potential victims of human trafficking receive at least 30 days to consider their situation, with a temporary residence permit and prompt access to safe housing, legal advice, healthcare, psychological support, an interpreter, and financial assistance. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city is already working on the issue and revising its anti-trafficking programme, while several referral bodies are calling for clearer guidelines and greater support.

The motioners Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (Liberal Party) propose that Stockholm investigate the living conditions and health of older LGBTQI people and require LGBTQI competence in the procurement of eldercare services. They also call for ongoing training for staff in home care and residential care homes. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already working on inclusive treatment, training, and requirements for providers, including through the proposed action plan for equal rights and opportunities for LGBTQI people to 2030.

The motion proposes that all preschools in Stockholm should have better opportunities to grow plants as part of their teaching, including through cooperation with allotment associations, housing cooperatives, and parks. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city is already working on greener preschool yards, new guidelines for play value, and the Sustainable Preschool project, while allowing preschools to adapt their activities to local conditions.

Claes Nyberg (C) proposes that children should receive sibling priority for preschool if a sibling already attends an organizationally or geographically linked compulsory school. The proposal aims to make drop-offs and pick-ups easier for families, but the City Executive Board recommends responding to the motion without implementing it, as it would require extensive investigations, new digital systems, and changes to the rules.

The motion proposes developing Odenplan into a greener, safer and more vibrant square, in cooperation with Region Stockholm. It also calls for the bicycle garage to be better adapted to demand for electric bicycle spaces and bicycle boxes. The Traffic Office considers that a major reconstruction should wait, as the new metro line to Arenastaden may affect the area, but plans to add more trees nearby and some additional greenery in the square.

The City Council will consider a proposal to plan a new Stockholm Exhibition in 2030, one hundred years after the 1930 exhibition. It is intended to bring the city, businesses, the cultural sector, researchers and civil society together around architecture, design, sustainable construction and Stockholm’s future; Stockholm Business Region, together with several city offices, has already begun investigating the planning and potential collaborations.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposes investigating a possible merger of Stockholm’s three municipal housing companies—AB Familjebostäder, AB Svenska Bostäder and AB Stockholmshem. The aim is to reduce costs, make construction and management more efficient, strengthen climate efforts and create more affordable housing; however, the City Executive Board proposes that no separate investigation is needed because the companies already cooperate.

The City Council will consider a motion to find a long-term sustainable location for Örnsberg Canoe Club’s activities and a shared clubhouse. The clubhouse in Gröndal was demolished in 2018, and operations at Reimersholme are conducted under a demolition contract; the city is investigating, among other things, more efficient sports facilities and a possible floating facility, while the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered since work is already under way.

Hanna Wistrand (L) proposes that the city investigate whether Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) can be used to inform newly arrived adults about swimming lessons and help them contact swimming schools. The proposal also covers how sports associations could participate; several committees are positive, but there are legal and practical obstacles, including limited association capacity and requirements for a personal identity number and BankID.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposes expanding Hammarbybacken with a new summit and raising the existing summit using excavated material from the subway expansion. This could provide more ski slopes and better opportunities for activities including cycling and summer skiing, but the Exploitation Office considers the material necessary for other projects, and the City Planning Office warns of impacts on the natural values of Nackareservatet; the City Executive Board therefore proposes that the motion be considered answered without assigning any new tasks.

Nike Örbrink (KD) proposes that the city introduce more therapy animals in care and nursing homes, as animals can reduce anxiety and loneliness and bring greater joy and meaning to older people, especially those with cognitive impairment. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since several districts already offer animal visits and the 2026 budget encourages more such activities, but each district council must conduct its own risk assessments and consider allergies, hygiene, animal welfare, and the limited availability of trained therapy animals.

The motion proposes that the City of Stockholm and Region Stockholm develop a joint procedure to ensure that preschool children with autism receive coordinated and equal support in line with the National Board of Health and Welfare’s recommendations, including when they transition to school or an independent preschool. The documentation states that only six of the city’s eleven districts currently approve comprehensive intensive behavioural interventions, while the city and the City Executive Board consider that existing cooperation agreements and new guidelines already address the issue; the City Executive Board therefore proposes that the motion be considered answered.

Nike Örbrink (KD) proposes that Stockholm change its local rules to allow older people to drink alcohol they bring themselves at the city’s open meeting places, such as Lusthuset in Hornstull. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the Alcohol Act is deemed to set the limits and a rule change could mean that the meeting places would no longer be allowed to sell coffee and other non-alcoholic drinks; at Lusthuset, however, residents of the service housing facility will be allowed to try this when the meeting place is closed to the general public.

Jan Jönsson, Elin Hjelmestam and Sara Svanström (the Liberals) propose that Stockholm raise its ambitions for electrification, investigate how the work can be accelerated, and allocate funding in the budget. This could include more charging points, greater use of electric power in transport and construction projects, and better opportunities for residents in outer Stockholm to charge electric vehicles. However, the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already addressing these issues through the Climate Action Plan 2030.

The motion proposes that Stockholm investigate and introduce parking fees that are higher for fossil-fuel-powered vehicles and lower for environmentally friendly vehicles, to reduce emissions and improve air quality. The City Executive Office and the Traffic Committee assess that this is not possible under current legislation and that a change in the law is required, while the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered by referring to this.

The Centre Party proposes investigating Stadsgårdskajen for a larger urban development project with a covered roadway, terraced buildings containing 180 homes, and 25,000 square metres of offices and other premises. The proposal also includes a walkway between Slussen and Fåfängan, parks, a marina, a cold-water bathhouse, and a waterfront stage. The city’s offices consider that the idea must be weighed against high costs, the needs of shipping, and the risk of negatively affecting Stockholm’s cultural heritage and other national interests.