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Councilor Andréa Hedin (M) is questioning Councilor Alexander Ojanne (S) regarding care interventions for children and young people, highlighting serious deficiencies in the care of placed children as identified by IVO and city audits. Stockholm provides fewer interventions per child and more open interventions compared to Gothenburg and Malmö, leading to questions about the impact on comprehensive support and the implications of the new Social Services Act.

Liberal Party members propose creating "culture sound zones" in Stockholm, for example in the Slakthusområdet, to protect the city's cultural and nightlife. These zones would permit higher noise levels during evenings and nights to support clubs and concerts, especially when new housing is developed. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, arguing that current legislation (the Environmental Code) does not allow individual municipalities to implement such zones and that the city is already addressing the issue through other means.

The City Council is recommended to approve the digitalization of map appendices for Stockholm Municipality's general local order regulations, aiming to make the rules clearer and more accessible for residents. Additionally, an amendment is proposed to extend the requirement to pick up dog waste city-wide, rather than just in the inner city, and the appendix regarding the prohibition of nitrous oxide abuse will also be digitized.

Jonas Naddebo (Centre Party) has directed an interpellation to Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren, urging an increase in the availability of saunas and baths in Stockholm. Naddebo argues that despite ambitions to establish Stockholm as a sauna city, the city's approach has become more bureaucratic, resulting in fewer saunas rather than more. He seeks to understand how the Commissioner intends to simplify regulations and ensure the city's objective of developing Stockholm as a sauna and bathing destination is met.

Per Rosencrantz (M) questioned Emilia Bjuggren (S), Commissioner for Education, Labour Market, and Schools, about how the city addresses declining birth rates and an aging population, and how this impacts school, housing, and labour market planning, particularly given the cancellation of a school in Hagastaden. Commissioner Bjuggren responded that the city closely monitors demographic trends, which influence budget and planning, including reallocating costs for empty school premises. She stressed the city's need to alleviate housing shortages and be an attractive employer with affordable housing for common professional groups, highlighting Stockholm's low municipal tax.

Moderate politician Andréa Hedin questioned City Commissioner for Schools Emilia Bjuggren (S) on the slow implementation of social media restrictions in Stockholm schools, stressing the need for immediate, clear action to ensure a focused learning environment and questioning the targeted approach and lack of out-of-class restrictions. Bjuggren responded that a filter for social media and inappropriate websites on school devices is prioritized for the autumn term, with the administration still investigating differentiated restrictions for different age groups, but with the baseline that social media should not be accessible during school hours and also examining 24/7 blocking.

Dennis Wedin (M) has submitted an interpellation to Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) regarding the handling of approximately 10,000 closed reports via the City of Stockholm's "Tyck till" app. These reports primarily concerned the deficient snow removal in January that paralyzed the city. Wedin seeks to understand the lessons learned, whether lowered expectations are part of the strategy, and the contents of those 10,000 reports.

Dennis Wedin (M) questioned Jan Valeskog (S), Commissioner for Urban Planning and Sport, regarding the uncertain future of Hovet arena and Djurgården Hockey's proposed arena in Tallkrogen. Wedin criticized the city's lack of clarity on Hovet's demolition and the failure to extend the land allocation for the Tallkrogen project, which has halted Djurgården's planned investment. Valeskog (S) responded that a review of urban development plans in the Globen area is underway to explore keeping an ice arena there, and while no request for an extension for Tallkrogen has been received, the site is still considered suitable for sports.

Annika Elmlund (M) questioned the Commissioner for the Elderly and Culture, Torun Boucher (V), regarding the requirements for cinemas receiving financial support from the City of Stockholm, after Biograf Zita displayed messages Elmlund interpreted as antisemitic and took a stance against Israel. Boucher responded that the city does not support activities violating democratic conditions or Swedish law, but emphasized artistic freedom and the arm's length principle, seeing no reason to revise cultural support guidelines.

Dennis Wedin (M) questioned traffic commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) on why Stockholm does not measure and publicize ice thickness at popular locations, arguing it would enhance safety. Strömgren responded that the city promotes ice safety through campaigns, but irregular ice conditions due to boat traffic and currents make measurements potentially misleading. He concluded that the city therefore has no plans for regular ice thickness monitoring and publication.

Emelie Wassermann (SD) questioned City Planning and Sports Commissioner Jan Valeskog (S) regarding Svedmyrabadet's closure since autumn 2024, with no decision on renovation or replacement. She highlighted that Sandsborgsbadet, proposed as an alternative, is now also slated for lengthy renovation, impacting residents in southern Stockholm dependent on these pools. The Commissioner stated an investigation into Svedmyrabadet's future will be presented in the first half of 2026, and while Sandsborgsbadet currently offers warmer water and better accessibility, it too will require future closure for renovation.

Dennis Wedin (M) has interpellated Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) regarding resuming the investigation into decking over Nynäsvägen, which runs through Gamla Enskede and Johanneshov, citing noise and pollution. Wedin questioned why an earlier investigation was halted without a full cost analysis. Strömgren responded that detailed calculations for several scenarios showed a deck-over to be unfinanceable, leading to the work's termination, and stated that the city's investments in walking, cycling, and public transport aim to reduce car traffic and improve the environment along Nynäsvägen.

Councillor Johan Paccamonti (M) questioned the Climate and Environment Commissioner, Åsa Lindhagen (MP), regarding lost environmental values due to urban densification, citing Myrberget in Bromma as an example where the majority's housing policy threatens green spaces and recreational opportunities. Lindhagen responded that the Red-Green majority prioritizes protecting natural areas, establishing nature reserves, and increasing greenery while acknowledging the need for new housing, particularly on hardened ground. She noted that the Moderates had supported the land allocation for the Tranebergsvägen project, which includes 60 rental units, six of which are LSS housing.

Councillor Johan Paccamonti (M) questioned Jan Valeskog (S), Commissioner for Urban Development and Sport, about "secret" building plans at Ålstensskogen and Storskogen, expressing concern that a large green space was excluded from theigned nature reserve, potentially leading to large-scale development. Valeskog responded that the Municipal Council will decide on establishing the Ålstensskogen–Storskogen nature reserve, and the Exploitation Committee has designated land for approximately 50 Stockholmshus rental apartments in Ålsten 1:1, aiming to diversify housing options in southern Bromma.

Andréa Hedin (M) questioned Social and Security Commissioner Alexander Ojanne (S) regarding the evaluation of the Skolsociala team plus (SST+) project. Hedin highlighted the project's success in helping students with high absenteeism but also noted implementation issues, such as only 28 of 60 places being filled, and sought the Commissioner's view on this, future development plans, and a timeline for city-wide access. Alexander Ojanne (S) responded that SST and SST+ methods would be integrated into a cohesive school-social support chain, with a new model currently being piloted in two districts, to be evaluated in summer 2026 before wider implementation, while existing SST teams are simultaneously reinforced in non-pilot districts.

Kristin Jacobsson (Centre Party) questioned Elder and Culture Commissioner Torun Boucher (Left Party) about residents at Micasa's senior housing Väduren no longer being allowed an after-dinner drink with coffee at self-organized Thursday get-togethers. The Centre Party views this as unnecessary paternalism that hinders a valued social activity for adults. Torun Boucher responded that the city adheres to alcohol laws, requiring a serving permit if the district administration organizes the event, but a solution has been found: residents can continue their "cognac fika" by organizing it themselves in the common room, without the city as organizer. This solution respects both the law and residents' wishes.

Tom Hedrup (M) questioned Housing Commissioner Deniz Butros (V) about the rising debt of municipal housing companies, currently around SEK 36 billion, with annual interest costs of SEK 1 billion, fearing it would displace welfare investments. He inquired about future debt projections, reduction plans, potential property sales, and the risk to the city's credit rating. Butros responded that the housing companies are well-managed and financially strong, confirming the city's stable AAA/A-1+ credit rating and stating no negative impact is expected from the housing companies. She emphasized that the majority will not sell properties, but instead protect and expand the housing stock, with new projects self-financing and not burdening taxpayers, also suggesting government support like reintroducing investment grants.

Moderaterna's Johan Paccamonti questioned Housing Commissioner Deniz Butros (V) on Stockholm's housing policy, challenging the proposal to densify villa areas with multi-family houses and build more rental apartments in co-op areas, arguing this threatens green spaces and ignores residents' desires for villas. Butros responded that the city aims for mixed development to combat segregation and inequality, build homes for average incomes, and simultaneously strengthen nature protection through new nature reserves.

Therese Lindström (M) has posed an interpellation to Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) regarding the "traffic chaos" in southern Stockholm, questioning why several major roadworks impacting accessibility at Gullmarsplan, Hammarby, and Skansbron are planned simultaneously. Strömgren replied that total disruptions are unavoidable during infrastructure projects, but the Traffic Office is working intensively on coordination and demanding safety and accessibility during construction.

Liberal councillors Jan Jönsson and André Nilsson propose that the city investigate opening up the Stockholmshusen model to more actors, including private property developers, to increase construction speed, cost-efficiency, and diversity in the housing market. The City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered, stating that increased competition has already been introduced through a dynamic purchasing system, which has expanded the number of qualified contractors from three to twelve.