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The Stockholm Social Services Committee approved the 2025 annual report for contract follow-up of social services and LSS operations, along with a 2026–2028 follow-up plan. The report indicated that most private providers met contractual requirements after interventions, but deficiencies primarily concerned routines, systematic quality work, and staff training. One 24-hour care contract for children and young people was terminated, and three crisis foster home contracts were cancelled due to serious shortcomings.

The Stockholm Social Services Committee approved the Social Welfare Administration's interim report on investigating the introduction of ACT teams, which are multi-professional teams for individuals with complex co-occurring conditions. Furthermore, the committee decided that the Social Welfare Administration should expand this assignment to include a pilot program with Region Stockholm. This expansion aims to prepare for an upcoming law change, effective January 1, 2028, that will mandate municipalities and regions to jointly provide coordinated care and support for individuals with mental disabilities.

The Social Welfare Committee approved a quality review of processing times for disability support services, such as personal assistance and special housing, in five city district administrations during spring 2026. The review found that most applications were handled in reasonable time, but identified shortcomings in documentation and in ensuring that time-limited decisions consistently reflected individual needs. The report was forwarded to all city district committees for their information and for further development work, with the Moderates issuing a separate statement emphasizing the need for increased equality and legal certainty in processing.

The Stockholm Social Welfare Committee approved a report by social service inspectors on aftercare for 13–17 year olds previously placed in out-of-home care. The report identified several shortcomings, including late aftercare planning, poor coordination with regional healthcare (BUP and habilitation), and insufficient support for guardians and child participation. Despite criticism from the Liberal, Moderate, and Centre parties regarding the long-standing nature of these issues, the committee approved the report and forwarded it to the relevant district councils.

The Stockholm Social Welfare Committee approved the administration's proposal to join "Yrkesresan" starting July 2027. This professional development program for social services staff offers courses quality-assured by the National Board of Health and Welfare. The proposal, aimed at strengthening knowledge-based work and competence provision, was forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

The Social Welfare Committee approved its May 2026 monthly report, which projected a 6.8 million SEK surplus against budget, despite deficits in on-call and advisory services that are covered within the committee's overall budget. The committee announced plans to request additional funds in its second quarterly report for areas such as LSS-mandated camp activities, newly arrived individuals, and LOV-contracted family counseling.

The Social Welfare Committee in Stockholm approved the Social Administration's report in response to the Audit Office's 2025 annual report. While the audit generally found the committee's operations to be appropriate and financially satisfactory, it also highlighted areas for improvement, such as deficiencies in fire safety, data protection, family home oversight, and payment card management. Additionally, the Moderates and Liberals noted concerns regarding fewer individuals experiencing improved situations from social services and a significant shortage of special service housing under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS).

The Social Welfare Committee approved the administration's statement regarding the City Executive Board's referral on an urban farming program. The committee noted the misleading use of "särskilda boenden" (special housing for the elderly/disabled) and requested clarification on "specialboenden," also emphasizing the need for knowledge support for organizations interested in urban farming in Stockholm.

The Social Welfare Committee approved the Social Services Department's statement on the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" report, confirming that collaboration between preschools and social services functions well but needs strengthening, especially regarding early interventions and preventative work. The Liberals and Centre Party dissented, arguing the Social Services Department should investigate the low number of welfare reports originating from preschools.

The Stockholm Social Welfare Committee took note of information regarding several key social initiatives. This included summer camps for individuals with short-term stays under the LSS Act, with 193 participants in-house and 245 through procured services, as well as camps for Ukrainian children hosting 44 children and staff in August. The committee also received updates on new decision bases for LSS and SoL housing construction projects, which assign the committee increased responsibility for early-stage project costs.

The Culture Committee responded to a letter from Isabel Smedberg Palmqvist (L) regarding an El Sistema-inspired painting workshop at Kulturskolan. The Culture Administration was positive about the idea, noting good opportunities for such concepts in collaboration with schools, but emphasized that clear cooperation and a specific budget allocation would be needed for expansion. No separate investigation was required as this aligns with Kulturskolan's ongoing work on its Kulturskoleplan.

City Librarian Elisabeth Aquilonius informed the Culture Committee that Wedobooks, Stockholm Public Library's e-book provider, detected suspicious activity. Numerous e-book loans were made using stolen library card numbers and PINs, affecting several Swedish libraries. The incident has been reported to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection and the Police.

The Culture Committee approved the Culture Department's response to a letter from Isabel Smedberg Palmqvist (L) and Jonas Naddebo (C) concerning a new performing arts venue for independent groups. The department concluded that a municipal venue could compete with existing actors, that current facilities meet needs due to new circus and dance establishments, and saw no need for a special inquiry.

The Culture Committee reviewed a proposal from Isabel Smedberg Palmqvist (L) and Jonas Naddebo (C) to strengthen collaboration between the City of Stockholm and the Stockholm Film Festival to increase access to film culture for children and youth. The Culture Administration approved its statement in response, indicating no intention to investigate concrete collaboration models with individual actors like the film festival. Instead, the administration referred to existing cultural grants the festival can apply for and the city's strategic work on children's right to culture.

The Culture Committee responded to a letter from Isabel Smedberg Palmqvist (L) and others regarding establishing more "stumbling stones" in Stockholm. The administration stated that if more such memorials honoring victims of Nazism are to be installed, the artist's intentions must be respected. They also noted that the Forum for Living History provides excellent material for using existing stones as educational resources.

The Culture Committee responded to a letter regarding increasing the number of digital books in libraries. The administration assessed that the current selection of physical, digital, and accessible media largely meets Stockholm residents' needs, but noted that e-books are more expensive per loan than physical books. Stockholm Public Library is, however, reviewing contract models and monitoring the e-media market.

The Culture Committee responded to a politician's letter regarding the Culture Administration's work to improve accessibility at the city's venues. The Administration stated that they continuously work on this, including through a cultural guide function that assists venue operators with accessibility adaptations and by offering grants for both physical and digital adjustments. However, the Administration acknowledged that shortcomings remain, especially in older buildings, and currently has no plans to investigate further specific measures for audio description, subtitling, or alternative ticketing systems to increase economic accessibility.

The Culture Committee responded to a letter from Isabel Smedberg Palmqvist (L), Kristina Lutz, et al. (M), and Jonas Naddebo (C) regarding extended library opening hours. The Culture Administration stated they are already working on implementing "extended access" (meröppet) at more libraries and have increased staffed hours. They concluded that current opening hours largely meet needs, but will review registration procedures for extended access to simplify the process.

The Culture Committee decided against an additional independent review of the study association Ibn Rushd, as requested by the Sweden Democrats. The committee reasoned that a 2024 external analysis by the Culture Administration already confirmed Ibn Rushd met the city's conditions for cultural grants. However, since Ibn Rushd lost its state funding and ceased operations on January 1, 2025, the Culture Committee did not fulfill its previous decision to grant them support for 2025–2026.

The Culture Committee decided not to tighten the democratic conditions for association grants, despite a motion to stop funding organizations that exclude based on nationality or ethnicity. The administration found the current guidelines sufficient, citing a European Court of Human Rights ruling that legitimizes boycotts without calls for violence. The matter was referred to the Municipal Executive Board.