All agenda items

A motion from Jan Jönsson (L) suggests Stockholm City investigate limiting the number of primary school changes, inspired by Uppsala municipality, to create more stable school choices and facilitate planning. The City Executive Office and Education Committee believe Stockholm already has school change periods to limit swaps, but legal support is lacking to restrict changes solely to term starts, and exceptions for relocating students are necessary. They contend the issue should rather be addressed to the government.

Councilors Jan Jönsson and Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist (both L) proposed the city develop a strategy to increase access to art and culture in elderly care homes, citing its positive impact on quality of life and well-being, despite varying access. The City Executive Board suggested rejecting the motion, stating extensive work on culture for the elderly is already underway, though Jönsson (L) reserved, arguing a strategy is still needed to address the lack of equitable access across homes.

A motion from the Liberals proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate and tighten the democratic conditions for premises rental and cultural grants. The aim is to prevent anti-democratic actors from renting city premises, even in second or third hand, and to allow the city to revoke support if conditions are not met. However, the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered by referring to similar work already underway in the the 2025 and 2026 budgets to update guidelines and strengthen the follow-up of democratic conditions.

Jonas Naddebo (C) has proposed a motion for the City of Stockholm to review and simplify regulations for restaurants, nightclubs, and live venues, aiming to ease operations and enhance the city's appeal and safety, for example by allowing simpler year-round outdoor seating and pushing for national law changes for more flexible opening hours. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be responded to by noting that the city is already actively working on these issues and that many regulatory changes require national legislation.

Kristin Jacobsson (C) proposed "Winter Help," a pilot project to assist elderly Stockholm residents with ice and snow removal outside their homes, aiming to prevent falls and social isolation by utilizing students or young people via Jobbtorg Stockholm. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing challenges with competition law, resource allocation, and practical implementation difficulties.

Two Moderate politicians proposed a pilot project for floating park islands in Stockholm's waters, such as Riddarfjärden or Årstaviken, to boost biodiversity, soften quays, and create new green spaces. However, the City Executive Board suggested rejecting the motion, citing existing similar initiatives, though the Moderates and Centre Party lodged reservations, arguing a pilot project is still necessary to test new solutions and improve the urban environment.

The Liberals proposed that the Real Estate and Culture Committees investigate a strategy to coordinate and streamline the city's studio inventory, aiming to provide artists with better working conditions in Stockholm. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered by referring to the existing Studio Strategy 2024–2026, as it already addresses many of the motion's proposals and plans for additional studio spaces.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed strengthening Stockholm's safety points by increasing their number, improving distribution, ensuring staffing and equipment, and raising public awareness. However, the City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by awaiting ongoing national investigations and upcoming legislation before establishing more safety points. While some committees like Bromma, Järva, and Skarpnäck are positive about expanding the points, they emphasize resourcing and national coordination for larger investments, whereas the Centre Party believes Stockholm should act now with signage and expansion due to the urgency of the issue.

Jan Jönsson and Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist (both L) proposed that the city investigate and identify more locations for street art in Stockholm's outer areas, believing it fosters a more vibrant city and strengthens local identity. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that extensive existing work and strategies for street art and murals make a new, specific directive unnecessary.

Dennis Wedin (M) has proposed that the Stockholm City Executive Board should support the construction of the Eastern Link to complete Stockholm's ring road, arguing it would reduce traffic, improve air quality, and ease commuting. While Lidingö and Nacka municipalities are positive, the City Management Office and the Traffic Committee are skeptical, deeming the project economically unprofitable, counterproductive to reducing car traffic, and likely to displace other priority infrastructure projects.

Jonas Naddebo (C) has proposed that the City of Stockholm implement a building permit robot and investigate automating more permit processes, such as for outdoor seating, to reduce long processing times affecting businesses and individuals. The City Executive Board suggests responding that ongoing work already addresses these intentions, but the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party dissent, arguing the motion should be fully approved given other municipalities' successful use of building permit robots.

The Sweden Democrats proposed halting the planning for up to 140 new homes in Klubbensborgsbacken, Mälarhöjden, arguing they would ruin the area's character, impair drainage, and destroy green space in Brådstupsparken, impacting both ecology and public access to nature. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting this motion, citing the ongoing, democratic, and transparent planning process under the Planning and Building Act, and emphasizing the need for new housing while ensuring relevant committees continue to handle the matter.

Liberal Party members proposed Stockholm develop a model for splitting detailed development plan fees over time to help building developers, especially smaller ones, manage costs during economic downturns and prevent project halts. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, arguing that these fees are a small part of total costs and the city's current continuous invoicing model is transparent and predictable.

The Sweden Democrats proposed halting new housing construction on Lågbron 1 in Långbro park, arguing it would damage the park and that the existing building should be preserved. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, noting that an ongoing detailed development plan process for the area, initially including housing, has already been revised to focus on a public amenity like a cafe.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed establishing a "Viva Lyceum Care and Social Welfare" to consolidate upper secondary and adult education (Komvux) care programs in Stockholm. The motion also suggests the city partially fund driving licenses for care students who pass their exam and complete their vocational degree, aiming to attract more applicants to these much-needed programs.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed a motion to amend the collaboration agreement between Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) and the Education Committee. The aim is for the cost of replacing entry systems in schools and preschools to become a property owner's responsibility, rather than burdening the schools' and preschools' budgets. This would ensure a basic safety standard and a good working environment for all schools, regardless of their financial situation.

Councillor Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm inventory all schoolyards and carry out necessary upgrades to make them accessible to everyone, including children and young people with disabilities, citing a report that highlighted exclusion due to inaccessible school environments. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the City Council reject the motion, referring to the city's existing accessibility efforts, as committees and companies are already addressing the issue within current policy documents and ongoing projects.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that Stockholm place vocational programs in popular inner-city high schools with theoretical profiles, develop a strategy to increase the attractiveness of vocational programs, and provide further training for study and career counselors. The aim is to encourage more young people to choose vocational training, as there is currently a significant labor shortage in these fields. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion, as the city is already actively working to strengthen vocational programs, for example by placing a sales and service program at Bromma Gymnasium.

Gabriel Kroon and Liliane Åkerlund (SD) proposed developing the amphitheater in Rålambshovsparken into a year-round meeting place with a café and dance stage to enhance safety. City departments, including the City Executive Office, Traffic Committee, and Kungsholmen District Council, stated they are already actively working to improve the area and increase safety through measures such as shrub thinning, renovations, ice rink maintenance, and building a dance floor. The City Executive Board recommends that the motion be addressed by referring to these ongoing efforts.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) propose that the City of Stockholm investigate its own involvement in the operations at the former boys' home Eolshäll, where boys were subjected to abuse. They also suggest the city explore compensatory measures for victims, drawing inspiration from the Norwegian "rettferdsvederlag" model. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be addressed by referring the matter to the national level for investigation, citing the complexity of responsibilities and involvement of entities beyond just the City of Stockholm. However, a reservation from the Moderates and Liberals argues that the city possesses sufficient grounds and capacity to conduct its own investigation.