All agenda items

The Kungsholmen District Council reviewed how financial aid and labour market measures are distributed among the city districts. The Council submitted a statement to the City Executive Board, supporting a new distribution model that better reflects Kungsholmen's actual needs, as the district often has residents with more complex issues requiring longer processing times. This new model, which includes updated market values and fewer attractiveness groups, is expected to result in increased resource allocation for Kungsholmen.

The Kungsholmen District Council considered a city-wide job description for cultural coordinators, proposed by the City Executive Board. The Council approved the district administration's positive referral response, which suggested the description be broad enough for local adaptation. The Liberals issued a separate statement, welcoming a common description but finding the role as presented unclear and in need of sharper definition.

The Kungsholmen District Council approved an administrative report responding to Anette Nordvall (C)'s letter, which called for a stronger employer perspective in the action plan for LGBTQI+ rights and opportunities by 2030. The administration will continue to integrate an LGBTQI+ perspective into its operational planning and follow-up, including through skills development and sharing best practices, and also sees an ongoing need for city-wide support initiatives.

The Kungsholmen District Council approved a service statement in response to a letter concerning welfare reports from preschools and child healthcare centers (BVC). The letter highlighted the importance of early detection for young children at risk and the need for collaboration between social services, preschools, and BVC. The Council noted that established cooperation methods exist but that further development is needed through knowledge-enhancing efforts and early support.

The Kungsholmen District Council approved the administration's response regarding healthcare for children in care. The administration monitors children's health through health cards, care considerations, and self-assessments, reporting that most placed children have good physical health, but many are treated for mental health issues related to trauma or neuropsychiatric disabilities.

The Kungsholmen District Council considered a proposal from the Center Party to establish a "Fritidsbank" (leisure equipment bank) on Kungsholmen, similar to the one in Skärholmen, to promote inclusion and efficient use of leisure equipment. However, the district administration did not approve the proposal, citing a current lack of resources for premises and staff, and a lower perceived need for such a service in Kungsholmen. They instead referred to existing Piffl activity boxes and leisure libraries in Stockholm where residents can borrow equipment.

The Kungsholmen District Council approved a service report regarding the implementation of the activity requirement. This represents a significant change for financial assistance and labor market initiatives. The administration participated in the city's joint preparatory work to ensure legal certainty and individualized support.

The Kungsholmen District Council decided to extend the mandates and delegations for certain members and officials during 2026. This grants selected politicians and civil servants the authority to make swift decisions regarding immediate care for children and youth, relocation bans, travel bans, and placements in protected housing, as per legislation like LVU and LVM. The decision required an update due to changes in elected representatives and staff.

The Kungsholmen City District Council decided to discharge Mandana Lagerlöf from her assignment as a member of the joint council for disability issues for the Norra innerstaden and Kungsholmen City District Councils. Marie Kringberg was appointed as a new member in her place until December 31, 2026, provided that the Norra innerstaden City District Council also makes a similar decision.

The Kungsholmen District Council approved and filed the follow-up report for the community-based public partnership (IOP) with Kungsholmen Culture House for the 2025 operating year. Despite an initial deficit of 275,477 SEK due to startup costs and accounting errors (now corrected), the Culture House, operated by Kungsholmen Associations Council, has met its commitments well since opening in January 2025, leading the council to increase its annual contribution to 600,000 SEK to cover higher operating expenses.

The Kungsholmen District Council approved new, revised guidelines for association grants in Kungsholmen. The application period will now be from November 1st to December 31st, with grant cases presented to the council in March. This aims to clarify the process for associations, adapt to new digital services, and align with budget mandates for environmental and climate work.

Kungsholmen District Council approved the July 2026 monthly report, which showed an improved financial forecast with a projected year-end surplus of SEK 16.0 million after profit transfer. Despite this overall positive outlook, preschool operations, financial aid, and labor market measures are still expected to run deficits, while urban environment activities have a planned deficit for proactive measures.

The Kungsholmen District Council approved the administration's response to a citizen proposal for a pier bath with a pool at Hornsbergs strand. The administration deemed it more appropriate to develop existing piers and beaches in Kristineberg/Hornsberg for safer swimming, noting that the Traffic Office already built a similar facility at Norr Mälarstrand. The council decided to await water quality sampling results before further investigating bathing opportunities at Hornsbergs strand.

The Kungsholmen District Council received several citizen proposals. It was decided that suggestions for a basketball court, padel courts, a barbecue area at Oxhålsbadet, and the renovation of Thorildsplan would be forwarded to the urban development department for further processing.

The Kungsholmen District Council reviewed the minutes from the Social Delegation's meetings on June 23, July 2, August 4, and August 26, 2026. The Council chose to file these minutes, meaning the information was noted without further action.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's response to Jan Jönsson (Liberals) regarding free period products in school restrooms. The Administration noted that students can already access period products when needed, typically through reception or the school nurse, and that elementary schools provide them for free in restroom dispensers. The Administration will continue exploring expanded access, especially in high schools, by installing more dispensers, though the Liberals expressed a desire for this to be a stronger priority for high school students.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's response to a motion by Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) to strengthen digital efforts against the sexual exploitation of children and youth. The administration shared concerns but stated that the proposed proactive outreach method, similar to the Netherlands' "Online Outreach program," primarily concerns social work and falls outside their purview. Gulan Avci (L) dissented, arguing the motion should have been granted to position Stockholm at the forefront of this fight.

The Stockholm Education Committee approved the Education Administration's response to a consultation from the City Executive Board. This consultation concerned the Swedish Council for Higher Education's (UHR) request to the government for a new registry ordinance for the national grade database, BEDA. The Administration supported the request, finding that the proposed safeguards were sufficient to manage the expanded processing of personal data in BEDA.

The Education Committee approved the Education Administration's response to a referral from the City Executive Board. The response indicates that the City of Stockholm is positive about Kommunförbundet Storsthlm's recommendation to increase program prices by an average of 2.5 percent and structural supplements by 5.6 percent for upper secondary schools in 2027. This will affect the compensation the city receives for upper secondary students from other municipalities.

The Stockholm Education Committee approved the Education Administration's statement to the Swedish Schools Inspectorate regarding Edukatus Alliance AB's application to expand Yrkesgymnasiet Huddinge. The administration advised against adding more spots for the vehicle and transport program and the restaurant and food program, arguing there is no increased need for these places and such an expansion could harm existing city high schools by reducing student numbers and resources.