All agenda items

The Northern Inner City District Council considered a motion from Annika Elmlund and Sophia Granswed Baat (both M) to make Stockholm a more enjoyable city with more culture, freedom, and social community. The motion proposed, among other things, making more land available for culture, lowering fees for temporary permits, and lifting local alcohol bans. The council approved the administration's proposal, which generally supported culture in public spaces and acknowledged that lower fees could increase activity, but stated that general lifting of alcohol bans required careful investigation. The minority (M, L, C) dissented, wishing to fully approve the motion.

The City District Board for Norra Innerstaden approved the administration's response to a letter from the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party regarding the swift sweeping and washing away of gravel and debris after winter, citing high levels of dangerous particles in Stockholm's air. The administration replied that rough sweeping was already completed in the entire district, with fine sweeping to follow, and clarified that the board is only responsible for parkland, not street areas managed by the Traffic Board.

The Norra innerstaden District Council approved the administration's response to a letter from Anders Lindman and Ann-Kristin Carlberg (both SD) regarding serious allegations of sexual offenses and other crimes within home care services. The administration addressed five questions concerning conclusions, safety routines, background checks for personnel, preventative work, and how elderly individuals and relatives can report misconduct. The administration stressed the seriousness with which they view these issues, highlighting existing routines to promote safety, collaboration with the police, and adherence to the city's procedures for criminal record extracts.

The Norra innerstaden District Council noted that Gärdet Group Home, an LSS residential facility for individuals with dementia, has chosen to participate in the City of Stockholm's Quality Award 2026. The administration believes this participation will positively contribute to operational development and provide valuable feedback to the unit.

The Norra Innerstaden district committee reviewed a citizen proposal to reopen "Nya verkstan," a social psychiatric employment program, as "Verkstan för alla" for all residents. The administration rejected the proposal, stating that Nya Verkstan is specifically designed for individuals with special needs who are outside the labor market and require a calm environment, and opening it to the public would not be suitable for this target group. They noted that many other open craft activities and associations are available in the city.

The Northern Inner City District Council considered a citizen proposal for winter maintenance of outdoor gyms, which suggested snow removal and gravel placement. However, the council approved the administration's assessment that this is unsuitable, citing difficulties with machine snow removal, damage to surfaces from shoveling or sanding, and potential equipment damage from sand. Residents using outdoor gyms in winter were advised to be aware of snow and ice.

The Norra Innerstaden district committee decided to forward a citizen's proposal to convert the gravel soccer field in the Norra Djurgårdsstaden popup park into an artificial turf field. The proposal, submitted on April 10, 2026, aims to increase usage and promote spontaneous sports among children and young people in the growing district. The committee handed the proposal over to the administration for further processing.

District Director Jesper Ackinger updated the Norra Innerstaden district council on the situation following the March fire at Solrosen Preschool. Cleanup has progressed faster than anticipated, and children are expected to return to their regular premises in June.

The Norra innerstaden District Council approved the administration's report on a proposed detailed development plan for the property Guldfisken 26 at Nybrogatan 53, Östermalm. This plan allows for the hotel to expand with approximately 40 new rooms on the rooftop and a new space in the covered courtyard. The Council found the development positive and consistent with the cultural and historical values, raising no objections.

Kungsholmen District Administration will be informed about the minutes from the management group meeting. This includes proposals for improved systematic work environment management, such as a new process for risk assessments during operational changes, and a recommendation for the administration to continue developing collaboration on topics like understanding collaboration, trustful dialogue, and conditions for participation. Additionally, the meeting addressed fire safety for new LSS housing in the Hornsberg area and the use of AI in social services.

The joint disability council for Kungsholmen and Norra innerstaden will review minutes from their April 20, 2026 meeting. At that meeting, a letter was approved concerning poor accessibility at Nova preschool in Norra innerstaden, citing issues like two steep staircases. The council believes the preschool's location should have been questioned initially, and that the administration failed to follow the city's own accessibility guidelines, advocating for their mandatory consultation in future accessibility decisions for new establishments.

The Kungsholmen District Administration proposes that the district council submit a consultation response regarding Ruby Hotel's application for a liquor license. The administration sees no risk of social problems with a license for the hotel, which will open at Drottningholmsvägen 20–22 with a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating. Therefore, they have no objections to Ruby Hotel being granted permission to serve spirits, wine, strong beer, and other fermented alcoholic beverages.

The Election Committee will report on its preparations for the general elections on September 13, 2026, which involve intense work on staffing, venue planning, materials, security, and transportation. While the committee received a 32.8 million SEK state grant, increased costs for venues, polling officials, and materials are negatively impacting the budget.

The Education Administration proposes that the Education Committee rejects most applications for new independent upper secondary schools and expansions of existing ones in Stockholm and neighboring municipalities for the 2026 school year. This is due to population forecasts showing a decrease in 16-year-olds until 2034, meaning there is no need for more student places. However, some applications for nationally approved sports education are considered to positively complement the existing offerings, while new health and social care, electrical and energy, and sales and service programs risk negative consequences for the city.

The Swedish Schools Inspectorate has forwarded seven applications to establish or expand independent preschool classes, compulsory schools, and after-school recreation centers in Stockholm for the municipality's opinion. The Education Administration proposes that the Education Committee advises against these establishments, as Stockholm's population forecasts show a decreasing student base with 12,600 fewer compulsory school students over the next ten years. An expansion of 360 new compulsory school places and 560 new places in international schools would, according to the administration, lead to significant negative economic, organizational, and pedagogical consequences for the city's municipal schools.

The Education Administration proposes that new and vacant positions for lead teachers be filled with fixed-term appointments instead of permanent ones. This follows a review indicating that permanent positions restrict schools' ability to adapt these roles to evolving needs. The change will not affect current lead teachers but aims to enhance flexibility and quality in school development efforts.

The Education Committee is to consider a referral from the City Executive Board regarding the National Council for Crime Prevention's (Brå) request to the government for expanded possibilities to handle personal data and confidentiality. Brå seeks the same rules for preventing violent extremism as for school attacks, as these cases often overlap. The Education Administration supports the proposal, believing it poses no negative consequences for the municipality, but emphasizes the importance of high data protection and providing guidance and training to involved parties.

The City Council will address two key items: first, a revised agreement on cost responsibility for assistive technology in preschools and schools will be approved, clarifying the division of responsibility between the municipality and Region Stockholm to ensure equitable support for children. Second, a revised implementation decision for the renovation and expansion of Lillholmsskolan in Skärholmen will be approved, a project estimated at SEK 291.8 million that includes a new sports hall and entails an initial annual rent of SEK 13.4 million.

The Kungsholmen District Council is set to review a response to a letter from the Sweden Democrats concerning serious allegations of sexual offenses and other crimes within home care services. The Sweden Democrats specifically inquired about conclusions drawn from reported criminal activity and how the safety of the elderly is ensured. The administration proposes the council approve a response stating that while criminal acts cannot be entirely eliminated, measures such as criminal record checks for new hires and thorough suitability assessments can minimize risks. The response also notes that elderly individuals and their relatives can report grievances to the home care provider or the police, and staff are legally obligated to report misconduct under Lex Sarah.

The Kungsholmen District Council will consider a proposal from the Centre Party for more detailed measurement of green spaces on Kungsholmen. The Centre Party wants the administration to investigate new indicators for residents' access to green spaces, including rooftops, and the quality of small-scale green areas. The District Administration is positive about further developing green space monitoring but believes that developing these indicators primarily falls under the Environmental Administration's ongoing tasks.