All agenda items

The motion proposes that Stockholm investigate how to create more affordable and accessible premises for associations, small businesses, and start-ups, particularly in the outer districts. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city already provides support and premises through services including Föreningsservice, Kulturlotsen, and Etableringsservice, but several referral bodies see a continued need for more meeting places.

The motion proposes that sports clubs should continue to be eligible for subsidized rent when serving low-alcohol beer at matches and other events. The Sports Committee has already proposed a special association rate from 2026 that would make this possible for Stockholm-based clubs, but not at events involving licensed alcohol sales, such as strong beer; the City Executive Board therefore proposes that the motion be considered answered.

The motion proposes strengthening Stockholm’s strategy for the careful development of detached-house and villa areas, including Gamla Enskede, Äppelviken and Bromma. It seeks to give design and the green-space factor greater weight when assessing new or rebuilt homes and densification, so that the areas’ character, greenery and cultural-historical values are preserved. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as these issues can be addressed through the City Planning Committee’s ongoing work and forthcoming review following changes to the Planning and Building Act.

Jan Jönsson and Christina Tufvesson propose that Stockholm develop an action plan to reduce dropouts from Swedish for Immigrants (SFI), including better guidance and motivational support. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city already works with flexible forms of study, internships with language support, SFI for parental-leave participants, planned study breaks, and follow-up; a consultation body reports that the dropout rate in Stockholm was 49 percent in 2022.

The proposers, Kristin Jacobsson and Svante Linusson, suggest that all parking garages operated by Stockholm Parking AB be assessed and made available as protected spaces during crises or war. They propose, among other things, installing ventilation, water and toilets in the garages, and designing future garages so they can be adapted if needed. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as national requirements, legislation and state funding first need to be clarified; three garages—under Slottsbacken, at Beridarebanan 10 and Norrbackagaraget—have already been identified as possible options.

Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (L) propose that the city investigate whether non-profit associations could manage and develop smaller parks through user agreements, with clear rules and a pilot programme. The city administrations support local engagement but stress that primary responsibility for the parks’ management, safety and maintenance should continue to rest with the city; associations could mainly take on additional tasks without financial compensation.

A motion proposes that the city investigate how Söderort can gain more workplaces and become more attractive to businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations. The City Executive Office considers the issue already covered by the city’s ongoing and planned work, including an assignment in the 2026 budget; areas such as Älvsjödalen, Liljeholmen, Telefonplan, Årstaberg, and Söderstaden are mentioned as possible locations for new workplaces.

The motion proposes measures to help more Stockholm residents start and develop businesses, including giving Stockholm Business Region responsibility for business advice again and having the city investigate a joint service centre for building permits, alcohol licences, street trading and food inspections. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already developing the Entrepreneur Stockholm advisory service and working to simplify business services; the initiative will initially focus on the green transition, social entrepreneurship and occupations facing labour shortages.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that Stockholm investigate the possibility of naming a public place after Aaron Isaac, who in 1775 became the first Jew allowed to settle in Sweden without converting. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since Aaron Isaacs gränd and the Aronsberg cemetery already exist on Kungsholmen; instead, the city could strengthen information about his significance, while referral bodies suggest Tyska Brunnsplan in Gamla stan as a possible location.

The City Council will consider Jan Jönsson’s (Liberal Party) motion to map anti-Black racism in Stockholm’s schools, including by analysing reports of discrimination and hate crimes and engaging in dialogue with civil society. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city already maps all forms of racism in educational settings and wishes to await the results before considering a separate mapping of anti-Black racism.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes a new survey of antisemitism in Stockholm’s schools, preschools, and other educational activities, followed by an action plan. The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council respond to the motion without approving it, since the city is already conducting a broad survey of racism in 2025 and wants to await its results, as well as those of a national study, before considering a new local survey.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that Stockholm introduce a special Swedish-language test, similar to the city’s mathematics test, to monitor upper-secondary students’ vocabulary and reading comprehension and provide compulsory schools with better information for teaching. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered without being approved, as the Education Administration considers that a comparable test would be extensive, costly, and difficult to design; upper-secondary schools already use their own diagnostic tests.

The motion proposes that Stockholm inventory its avenues and older trees, develop a joint strategy to protect and enhance them, and identify broad streets where new avenues can be planted. It also proposes transforming Karlbergsvägen into a green esplanade with park, cycling, and pedestrian routes, but the Traffic Committee considers that the Citybanan rail link and other underground infrastructure limit the possibilities; the City Executive Board therefore proposes responding to the motion by referring to the city’s ongoing tree-related work.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that the City of Stockholm map homophobia and transphobia across all municipal operations, including by analysing reports of discrimination and hate crimes and listening to civil society. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since this work is already covered by the city’s human rights programme and the proposed action plan for the equal rights of LGBTQI people; such a mapping could include surveys, interviews and submitted reports.

The motion proposes making it easier for restaurants, hotels, and other businesses in the hospitality sector in Stockholm through faster permits, improved telephone and online services, and clearer, more predictable regulations. It addresses issues including outdoor dining areas, satellite serving areas, dance notifications, and how the sector’s needs are considered in urban development projects. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city is already working on simplifying regulations and digitization, while Svensk Handel and Visita Stockholm support the proposals.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposes that the municipality take overall responsibility for developing Fagersjöviken in Magelungen for swimming, paddling, fishing and other water-based recreation, together with Huddinge Municipality, associations and external funders. However, the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, as the city is already addressing water quality, nature and recreation through measures including the local action programme for Magelungen and Fokus Farsta; at the same time, new measures must take the area’s biodiversity and high PFAS levels into account.

Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (the Liberals) propose evaluating Stockholm’s environmental zones, including those in Gamla stan and Södermalm. The evaluation would examine effects on air quality and emissions, how residents, businesses, and visitors are affected, and compare the zones with other possible measures; the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered since the city already monitors the zones.

The motion proposes that the City of Stockholm assess how digital tools are used in preschools, develop common guidelines, and as a general rule make preschools screen-free, with exceptions for educationally justified use with older children. The City Executive Board instead proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the revised curriculum, in effect from 1 July 2025, already emphasizes analogue tools—particularly for children under two—as well as play and physical activity, while preschool teachers should choose digital tools when they have a clear educational purpose.

The motion proposes that Stockholm map honour-related oppression in preschools, use the findings for targeted measures, and provide staff with better training and support. The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council consider the motion answered, partly because a government inquiry is to submit proposals by August 2026; meanwhile, the city’s work and cooperation between preschools and social services should continue.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) proposes that Stockholm introduce a citywide target ensuring that the number of parking spaces does not fall below 2020 levels, including by adding more parking spaces in new developments and constructing more underground garages. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered without being approved, as city administrations consider that such a target could hinder efforts to reduce car traffic, meet climate goals, and create more space for walking, cycling, and public transport; in Skärholmen, for example, four planned housing projects provide between 0.42 and 1 parking space per apartment.