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The Södermalm District Council submitted a statement in response to a motion advocating for a more enjoyable Stockholm with increased culture, freedom, and social community. While the administration supported promoting culture in public spaces and "open streets," they recommended focusing initiatives on durable surfaces and deemed current alcohol bans appropriate for maintaining safety.

The City Council received a motion from Sergej Salnikov (SD) proposing an investigation into establishing more practice areas for motorcycle driving, as the existing site at Älvsjömässan is often overcrowded. While Södermalm District Administration saw value in shared use, they noted they are not responsible for parking areas and foresaw challenges in finding sufficiently large, suitable inner-city locations, especially due to noise concerns. Therefore, the administration submitted its opinion without making its own decision.

The Södermalm District Council, responding to a referral from the City Executive Board regarding the new activity requirement for social assistance recipients, had no objections to the proposal that the Labour Market Committee be responsible for providing activities. However, the council emphasized that Södermalm's own labour market initiatives should be available city-wide to more effectively meet residents' needs. This national activity requirement, proposed to take effect on July 1, 2026, obliges municipalities to offer activities to those covered by the requirement, aiming to bring them closer to work and self-sufficiency.

The Södermalm District Council reviewed the City Executive Board's referral regarding the "Action Plan for a Gender Equal Stockholm 2030." The administration was positive about the plan, viewing it as a crucial guiding document for increasing gender equality in the city. The council submitted the administration's official statement in response to the referral, proposing, among other things, that the action plan could be shortened, that efforts to improve knowledge of gender equality analyses should be coordinated city-wide, and that an employer perspective was missing from the plan.

The Södermalm District Council addressed a proposal for common guidelines on how special housing under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service (LSS), including social psychiatric support housing, are allocated. The administration supported the proposal, and the adopted guidelines will standardize procedures, increase legal certainty, and clarify responsibilities between district administrations and the social administration. They will also guide staff and help residents choose housing within the city's choice system.

The Södermalm District Council has given positive feedback on the proposed revised guideline for child safety in Stockholm's preschools. The administration believes the new guideline will strengthen child safety efforts by making them more systematic, equitable, cohesive, and practically applicable for preschools. The Council also suggested minor adjustments, such as relocating the "Overall responsibility for child safety work" section and clarifying terminology for certain safety areas.

The Södermalm District Council reviewed revised guidelines for financial assistance in Stockholm. These updated guidelines are less comprehensive, focusing on city-specific rules and omitting information already covered by national law. The Council submitted the administration's statement, which found the new guidelines positive but emphasized the need for more caseworker support, as its response to the City Executive Board's referral.

The Södermalm District Council approved the administration's statement addressing the Moderate Party's concerns about insufficient snow removal in Södermalm, Gamla stan, and Hammarby Sjöstad. The administration answered nine questions regarding issues like the number of error reports and maintenance of prioritized pedestrian paths, noting that ten of eleven reported issues were addressed on time. While lacking a specific prioritization plan for areas with many elderly residents, efforts are underway to improve collaboration with the traffic office during heavy snowfall.

The Södermalm District Council approved the March 2026 monthly report, which projected a year-end surplus of SEK 65.0 million. While elderly care is expected to contribute SEK 43.0 million to this surplus and other operations are balanced, the increasing need for social assistance and residential care places remains a challenge.

The Södermalm District Council decided to participate in a joint procurement of construction management services with the Kungsholmen and Norra Innerstaden District Councils. This collaboration aims to renew an expiring agreement from 2027 and streamline the process. The Södermalm District Administration will lead the procurement, resulting in two separate agreements.

The Södermalm District Council approved accepting an artistic mini-skateboard ramp as a donation. Funded by the Swedish Arts Grants Committee with SEK 375,000, the ramp will be built from Swedish oak by furniture makers and an artist, expected to be completed by June 2026. The administration was tasked with finding a suitable location for the ramp, designed for beginners to enhance spontaneous sports facilities in Södermalm.

The Södermalm District Council approved renting a space at Hennings gata 23–25 (Persikan 6) for a new preschool. The 10-year lease, with an annual rent of 2.7 million SEK, was forwarded to the Municipal Executive Board's Finance and Security Committee for approval. This four-unit preschool, accommodating 72 children, is set to open in August 2026, despite not fully meeting play area guidelines due to the dense urban environment.

The Södermalm District Council approved the budget basis for 2027, including guidelines for 2028 and 2029, and forwarded it to the City Executive Board. This document outlines the council's upcoming priorities, such as increased elderly care needs and adapting preschool facilities due to fewer children, while also highlighting challenges like rising civil defense costs, the need to strengthen skills provision, and an anticipated population decline in Södermalm until 2034.

A citizen's proposal to build more spontaneous-use tennis courts on Södermalm has been rejected by the Södermalm District Council. The administration determined there were no suitable locations in parks, as existing green spaces are crucial for recreation, biodiversity, and climate benefits. They also noted that spontaneous sports areas should accommodate more people simultaneously than a tennis court allows.

The Södermalm District Council addressed a citizen proposal for mobile bike repair shops staffed by summer-jobbing youths. The administration rejected the proposal in its current form, mainly due to the need for continuous presence of skilled supervisors for quality, safety, and proper handling of hazardous waste. However, the administration was positive about developing bike services in collaboration with civil society, for instance by expanding the pop-up bike repair concept similar to the one held in Björns trädgård.

The Södermalm District Council addressed a citizen's proposal to provide municipal preschools and schools with watering cans featuring the Stockholm city logo. The administration supported the proposal for preschools and decided to distribute watering cans to them, as well as to five park playgrounds, in May as part of a sunflower project. However, the administration could not act on behalf of the schools and forwarded the proposal to the Education Administration for their consideration.

The Södermalm District Council addressed a citizen proposal to renovate Södermalmsallén at Fatburs Brunnsgata, where sunken ground poses a fall risk. The District Administration lacks the budget and expertise to fix the subsidence but has asked the Traffic Office for help with investigation and planning, including a geological survey. They aim to level the ground and review the avenue's design and vegetation when funding allows, with the Traffic Office also exploring decorative winter lighting in the trees for 2026-27.

The Södermalm District Council addressed a citizen proposal to streamline training times for older children on Södermalm's football fields. The administration rejected the idea of using spontaneous play areas for club activities, as these should remain accessible to everyone for various activities. The portion of the proposal urging football clubs to optimize training times and distribute them more fairly was forwarded to the Sports Committee, as this matter falls outside the District Council's purview.

The Södermalm District Council considered a citizen proposal to purchase Tantogatan 75, also known as Molitors malmgård, to establish a Romani cultural center. While the administration was positive about the idea, they noted they do not own properties and therefore cannot acquire it. The question of operational organization remained unanswered, but the administration continues its work on Romani inclusion according to the city's human rights program and the action plan for Romani inclusion 2030.

The Södermalm District Council reviewed 18 citizen proposals received in March 2026. Seven proposals, including a new dog park in eastern Södermalm and an expanded alcohol ban in Södermalmsallén, were sent to the administration for further processing. Five proposals were redirected to other committees as they fell outside the district council's purview, while two had already been addressed.