All agenda items

The Board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm Aktiebolag (SISAB) adopted a revised set of internal working procedures for the company. This means the internal rules governing how SISAB manages school properties in Stockholm have been changed.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee decided to forward a letter from Anders Edin (SD) to the administration for preparation. The letter raises questions about the choice of method and cost-effectiveness for phosphorus precipitation in Stockholm's lakes and water areas, including a comparison between spreading aluminum solution in the water column and injecting it directly into the bottom sediment to reduce phosphorus emissions.

The Environment and Health Protection Committee approved the detailed plan for western Hagastaden, which includes new housing, sports facilities, cultural activities, offices, and life science businesses. However, the committee mandated measures to reduce structural noise in homes during construction, even though current calculations meet noise guidelines, to prevent future health problems from potential increased train traffic on the Värtabanan line.

The Environment and Health Protection Committee approved the detailed plan for the Royal Opera on Norrmalm on August 25, 2026, allowing for its rebuilding and expansion to secure its future. However, the committee mandated additional soil and groundwater samples to manage contaminated materials and water, and to verify there are no health risks from vapors in the building. The Liberals emphasized the importance of thorough environmental and health risk analyses, especially given the excavation work near Strömmen.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee rejected a motion from Johan Paccamonti (M) regarding a protection program for Bromma's green spaces. The motion proposed reviewing existing land allocations, rescinding densification mandates for Bromma, and conducting a traffic analysis to guide future building permits. The Moderates reserved their position, advocating for the motion's approval.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee met on August 25, 2026. An agenda item was to register minutes from the Disability Council, but it was found that no such minutes were available for registration.

The Labour Market Committee has addressed several matters, including an action plan to tighten requirements for Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) to facilitate integration and employment. The committee also approved the 2025 annual report for Adult Education Stockholm, which showed improved study results but a decrease in student numbers, especially in SFI, and discussed ensuring quality and efficiency in adult education. Furthermore, the committee commented on the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" report, emphasizing the importance of improving preschool attendance in certain city districts and securing language skills among preschool staff.

The Labour Market Committee will be informed about delegated decisions regarding new hires, including area managers and principals for Jobbtorg Stockholm and Komvux Södermalm. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on reported cases of harassment at Komvux, appeals concerning inter-municipal compensation for students wishing to study in other municipalities, and staff business trips to countries like Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. Finally, the agenda includes participation in a research project with Stockholm University on the experiences of adult migrant women in health and social care education.

The Labor Market Committee will review its July 2026 monthly report, which indicates the committee's finances are balanced with the budget, including expected investments of approximately 6.4 million SEK. The report also presents statistics showing a decrease in unemployment and the number of adults receiving financial assistance in Stockholm compared to the previous year.

The Labour Market Committee will consider a referral response regarding the Swedish Council for Higher Education's (UHR) proposal for a new regulation for the national grade database (BEDA). UHR suggests expanding BEDA to collect more high school grade data from various school types, for additional purposes like statistics and e-services, and to automatically share data with authorities and education providers. The Labour Market Administration approves the proposal, believing it will lead to more efficient grade management and university admissions.

The City Council reviewed a building permit application for Djurgården 1:1 (Nedre Manilla) to replace an existing art gallery from 1961 with a larger building. The Beauty Council opposed demolishing the modernist gallery, which is blue-classified and holds high cultural-historical value, suggesting an extension to the existing gallery instead.

The Secretary reported attending the inauguration of a housing project in the Ledarö block in Farsta and participating in a P4 Radio Stockholm segment on Essingeleden's 60th anniversary. The Secretary also announced future participation in seminars on 20th-century architecture and building preservation.

The City Planning Committee partially approved a detailed development plan for Solhöjden in Solhem. Instead of terraced houses, the committee will now investigate building multi-story apartment blocks in area A and a semi-detached house in area B to better utilize the land and minimize impact on the valuable natural environment, including protected pine trees. This decision allows for further investigation focused on preserving the area's ecological and recreational values, despite its proximity to public transport, with several parties reserving their positions.

Södermalm's Senior Citizens' Council discussed proposals for shorter waiting times at crosswalks and noted a continued surplus in elderly care finances. They were informed about plans for a new kitchen at Hornstull service house, which will serve elderly care and function as an emergency kitchen. The council also stressed that decisions regarding support for individuals with cognitive illness should be based on individual needs, not solely on diagnosis.

The Södermalm District Council decided to relieve Marko Janicic (Centre Party) of his duties as member and vice-chair of the Social Delegation. Lars Krangnes (Centre Party) was appointed in his place as the new member and vice-chair of the delegation, which handles individual-level decisions, primarily under the Social Services Act, that cannot be delegated to officials.

The Södermalm District Council decided to authorize Jamie Tokic to represent the council before the County Administrative Board in matters concerning appeals against orders from the Greater Stockholm Fire Department. The administration deemed these orders, regarding fire safety improvements at three facilities including Hammarby group home, to be based on building regulations that are not directly applicable and therefore unnecessary to achieve reasonable fire protection.

The City Council received a notification regarding several previously made delegation decisions. These decisions pertained to reporting personal data incidents to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection, two Lex Sarah reports concerning abuses in social services for both municipal and private operations, and two suspension decisions.

The City Executive Board referred a matter concerning a review of land value in the resource allocation model for financial assistance to the Södermalm District Council. Sweco's analysis proposed updated land values from 2022, unweighted calculations for easier administration, and fewer attractiveness groups (six instead of eight). Södermalm's administration found that the changes would make the model more relevant, increasing Södermalm's resource allocation by 2.1 million SEK for financial assistance and 0.5 million SEK for labor market measures, and the Council submitted the administration's report as its response to the referral.

The Södermalm District Council considered a proposal for a common job description for cultural coordinators within the City of Stockholm. The administration supported the proposal, which aims to provide residents with more equitable access to a broad and high-quality cultural offering. The council approved the proposal in its entirety and submitted the administration's statement as a response to the referral.

The Södermalm District Council approved an application for a permanent liquor license for Kaffebar restaurant at Bysistorget 6. The license covers both indoor and outdoor seating, from 11:00 to 23:00, Monday through Sunday. This decision was made as the administration found no obstacles from a social and preventative perspective.