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The motion’s authors, Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (Liberals), propose appointing a contract controller at the Traffic Office to review, negotiate, and monitor contracts, reducing the risk of cost increases and protecting Stockholm taxpayers’ money. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the Traffic Office has already hired a contract controller and is working on improved risk assessments and contract monitoring.

Jan Jönsson and Björn Ljung (the Liberals) propose a strategy to create more allotment gardens and urban growing spaces in Stockholm, including by identifying suitable land, establishing temporary growing areas, and reducing waiting times. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already developing a program for urban-adjacent cultivation; at the same time, Södermalm District Council believes new areas should primarily be located in the outer city, while several consultation bodies point to competition for the city’s land.

The motion proposes that Stockholm quickly replace the closed recycling centre in Sätra while also increasing capacity at other recycling centres in the southern districts. Stockholm Vatten och Avfall plans to open a temporary mini recycling centre in Skärholmen from September 2025, has expanded the Vantör recycling centre and increased the mobile Returrundan service, while work on a permanent full-sized facility continues.

Nike Örbrink (KD) proposes that Stockholm appoint a waste ombudsman for two years to review the expenditures of administrations, municipal companies and district councils, and propose efficiencies outside the municipality’s core responsibilities. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city already has budget management, internal controls and municipal auditing; according to the deputy mayor, a new function could create duplication and more bureaucracy.

The motion proposes that the City support more innovative housing models, investigate regulatory and organizational barriers, and adapt its land policy to promote socially and economically sustainable housing. One example is the Kymmendö model in Farsta strand, where needs-based allocation, different rent levels, and shared spaces are intended to make secure housing more accessible to people with limited finances or short waiting times. However, the City Executive Board proposes that the City Council consider the motion answered, as the City considers that existing guidelines and budget assignments already provide the basis for this work.

The motion proposes that Stockholm investigate lighter-colored and colored road surfaces and sidewalks to reduce heat in the city, make streets more attractive, and potentially save energy on lighting. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered without conducting a general citywide investigation, as more trees and greenery are considered more effective; lighter paving could, however, be tested locally. The Traffic Office also warns of higher costs, increased maintenance, and poorer contrasts for road markings and people with visual impairments.

The motion proposes that Stockholm develop a joint Facility Management strategy covering how the city manages services such as property maintenance, technical operations, cleaning, reception and mail. The aim is to reduce costs and improve service; according to the motion, coordination in the Technical Administration Building has reduced costs by around 10 percent. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered because work is already underway through the city’s procurement organisation, while the Property Committee points out that a joint strategy could generate substantial savings, although overly standardised services could reduce flexibility.

The motion proposes that Stockholm identify underused spaces and transform them into green meeting places, mini-parks, new quays, and urban swimming areas. It proposes assigning the Exploitation Committee and City Planning Committee to identify suitable sites and having the city develop an action plan, but the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered since similar work is already underway through initiatives such as Greener Stockholm.

The motion proposes that the City Planning Committee and the Exploitation Committee develop an action plan for more row houses and row-house-style homes, partly to give families with children more spacious housing options and reduce overcrowding. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since the city is already addressing the issue through existing planning and budget processes, while land shortages and the goal of 140,000 new homes by 2035 limit how many row houses can be built.

The motion proposes that all upper-secondary students in Stockholm should have the opportunity to visit a university at least once before graduating, that cooperation with institutions including Stockholm University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology should be strengthened, and that the effects should be monitored. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be considered answered, since schools already cooperate with higher-education institutions and Vetenskapens Hus, including through free visits to the AlbaNova University Center; particular priority is given to schools with lower admission scores.

The City Council is proposed to adopt a detailed development plan for the area around the Stubinen block in Liljeholmen. The plan enables approximately 67,000 square metres of retail and other centre-related services, offices, healthcare, a hotel and a preschool, mainly by covering over the metro tracks; the area would also receive a new indoor passage linking Liljeholmstorget, Trekantsparken and Nybohovsbacken. The proposal includes no new housing, and comments concerning tall buildings, shadowing, safety and construction disruptions have been received, but are not considered grounds for fundamentally changing the plan.

The City Council is proposed to adopt a detailed development plan for Kylhuset 26 and surrounding properties in the northern Slakthus area and parts of the Globen area in Johanneshov. The area will be transformed from primarily industrial use into a mixed urban district with approximately 140,000 square metres for offices, retail and services, small-scale manufacturing, and an upper secondary school, along with new and upgraded streets, squares, and parks. Buildings of cultural and historical value will be preserved and carefully renovated, while the plan also confirms the possibility of a new metro line through the area.

The Municipal Executive Board proposes that the City Council approve a revised plan for expanding water and sewage infrastructure in Centrala Bromma, Riksby. The plan would enable approximately 1,450 homes and commercial premises across 16 blocks, with an estimated investment of SEK 636 million, construction scheduled to begin in 2029 and completion around 2038; the solution takes into account geotechnical risks, Bromma Airport, and the need to manage stormwater.

The City Council will consider a revised implementation decision for Herbariet in Liljeholmen, where an elementary school for approximately 1,000 pupils and three sports halls have already been completed. The city is proposed to continue work on, among other things, an entrance plaza, a local street, and natural areas, with total project expenditure of SEK 71.1 million and completion of the plaza planned for 2027; costs have increased due to factors including phasing, soil contamination, more expensive water and sewage connections, and higher construction costs.

The City Council will consider a proposal to implement Phase 2a, the Cultural Quarter, in the Slakthusområdet district. The plan includes preserving and developing historically significant buildings, offices, restaurants, services, parks and public squares, as well as adapting the existing hotel and restaurant school; Arenavägen is proposed to be lowered and converted into an urban street. The project is estimated to cost SEK 391 million and generate SEK 39.5 million in project revenue, while the phase is expected to have a deficit of SEK 198 million, which the proposal says should be offset by other parts of Slakthusområdet.

The City Council is proposed to approve agreements allowing the City of Stockholm to complete eastern Hagastaden, including Hagabron, on its own and take over land from Region Stockholm. If approved, the City will pay the region SEK 62.8 million, while the sale of building rights and compensation for Hagabron are expected to cover the costs; in the long term, the area is estimated to accommodate more than 6,000 homes and around 50,000 jobs.

The City Council is proposed to adopt a new programme for how Stockholm’s committees and companies should work with events, replacing the previous programme from 2015. The programme aims to strengthen Stockholm as an events city through better coordination, sustainability, safety, accessibility and service, highlighting both major and local events that contribute to community, quality of life and a more vibrant city.

The City Council is proposed to adopt a new cultural strategy for Stockholm, with clearer goals, commitments, and responsibilities for the city’s committees and companies. The program will strengthen cultural life, artistic freedom, and residents’ equal access to culture throughout the city through better cooperation, culture in urban development, and support for cultural organizations; the 2021 program is proposed to be discontinued.

The City Council will consider audit reports and proposed discharge from liability for seven foundations and institutions for the 2025 financial year, including SHIS Bostäder, the Strindberg Museum, and Stockholms läns Äldrecentrum. The auditors recommend granting discharge, but a reservation also proposes that the city investigate substantial investment losses at the Stockholm Maritime Hotel Foundation and work toward a more cautious investment policy.

Project manager Mari Gilbe explained how the Hässelby-Vällingby district administration was preparing for the new Social Services Act. The information covered new ways of working and services available without an individual needs assessment, as well as support for older people, people with disabilities and parents, and safety alarms; no decision was listed or made.