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The City Executive Board has circulated a proposal for a new program for events in Stockholm to the Cemeteries Committee for consultation. This new program, which replaces the 2015 governing document, aims to strengthen the city's position as an event hub and provide guidelines for committees and companies on event-related work. The focus is on creating value, promoting sustainable development, and improving the quality of life for Stockholmers.

The Cemeteries Committee received a status report on the restoration of the Woodland Crematorium. The report detailed the project's progress according to schedule, an updated budget, and identified risks.

The department head updated the committee on several changes and events. Jeanette Ekberg will become the new Head of Economy and Administration on May 19th, as Göran Höglund retires. Furthermore, the maintenance season has begun at the city's cemeteries, doubling the department's staff. Skogskyrkogården Day will be held on May 30th, and a salamander spotting event will take place at Spegeldammen at Skogskyrkogården on May 22nd.

The Board of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB is set to consider a proposal to update the authorization for approving payments such as invoices and salaries. This routine is crucial for ensuring internal control and efficiency in the company's financial management. The proposal outlines new authorization rights based on the current staff and organizational structure.

The board of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB is proposed to adopt new city-wide governance documents. These include a new chemicals plan for 2025-2031, aiming for a toxic-free Stockholm by phasing out hazardous substances like PFAS, bisphenols, and phthalates, and a business policy with an establishment strategy. Additionally, new guidelines for mobility and parking in new developments are suggested, which, among other things, reduce parking requirements for homes and businesses if they offer services like bicycle and electric car pools.

Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB is proposed to decide on its strategic direction and three-year plan for 2027-2029. This plan includes extending opening hours at Sergels torg, offering free entry to galleries during the summer, and developing programs in areas like Järva to highlight new voices. They also plan an international theater festival, investigate continued actor training in Husby and the start of a writing program in Järva, and relocate Materialmagasinet to new premises.

This report covers matters submitted to the municipality between March 12 and 25, 2026. New cases include, for instance, a query from the Swedish Transport Administration regarding maintenance of Värtan railyard, a program for urban farming, a report on preschools in Stockholm 2025, and proposals for a new fee model for Kulturskolan Stockholm.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate limiting elementary school changes primarily to term starts, similar to Uppsala, to create stability for schools, students, and staff. The City Executive Board responded that Stockholm already has school change periods and lacks the legal basis to restrict changes solely to term starts, suggesting the issue be addressed by the government. However, the Moderates and Jan Jönsson (L) dissented, advocating for the municipality to further investigate this with clear change windows and exception rules, believing a more defined framework strengthens both schools and student security.

Andréa Hedin (M) criticizes Elderly Care and Culture Commissioner Torun Boucher (V) for slow action on alcohol service for seniors in municipal housing and community centers, citing unfulfilled promises and a ban on liqueur at the Väduren senior residence. Boucher responds that the city is actively seeking solutions balancing resident autonomy and alcohol laws, noting a solution for Väduren where residents can host events with alcohol, and new support for districts to apply for temporary serving permits.

The City Executive Board approved the formation of Kista Utveckling AB, a company owned by Stockholm Stadshus AB, to drive and coordinate urban development, business collaboration, and place development in Kista to enhance the area's attractiveness. A budget of -10 million SEK and an unconditional shareholder contribution of 100 million SEK were approved for 2026.

This agenda item concerns the approval of Stockholms Stadshus AB's purchase of negative emissions from Stockholm Exergi's BECCS facility. Stockholm Exergi is building a carbon capture plant at Värtaverket, where captured CO2 will be permanently stored under the seabed off Bergen, Norway. The purchase, which could amount to a maximum of SEK 120 million annually between 2029 and 2043, aims to help the City of Stockholm achieve its climate goals of being climate-positive by 2030 and fossil-free by 2040 at the latest, by balancing hard-to-reduce emissions.

The Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB group board approved a status report for several ongoing major projects, each with an estimated final cost exceeding one billion SEK, including the upgrade of Grovrening Sickla part 2, the construction of Mässtunneln, and infrastructure works in Årstafältet stage 1. The board noted that all reported projects remained within their approved budgets and were progressing well, while emphasizing the importance of continued strong governance and risk management.

The City Executive Board and the Group Board for Stockholm City Hall AB approved a revised directive for Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB's Centrala Bromma, Riksby project, with an investment cost of SEK 636 million. The project, which enables the development of housing and commercial spaces, has been scaled down to improve profitability. This decision means Stockholm Vatten och Avfall AB (SVOA) is responsible for the planning and construction management of the water and wastewater system, and will incur SEK 8 million in sunk costs.

The City Council approved Familjebostäder's extensive SEK 434 million renovation plan for the Draget 1 property on Södermalm, encompassing 178 homes and twelve commercial premises. This project, which includes pipe replacements, new bathrooms, kitchen upgrades, and surface renovations, is set for completion by Q3 2030, with tenants being temporarily relocated. Tenants had previously challenged the plan, but both the Rent Tribunal and the Court of Appeal endorsed Familjebostäder's proposed measures and three renovation levels.

The boards of Micasa Fastigheter i Stockholm AB and the Skarpnäck District Council have approved the construction of a new care home with 80 apartments, a day center, and a senior meeting point at Bergholmsbacken in Bagarmossen. The project, now preliminarily estimated to be completed by the end of 2030, will incur an annual rent of approximately SEK 28 million for the district council in year one (in 2029 monetary value). The Sweden Democrats dissented, arguing that Bergholmsbacken is an inappropriate location due to it being a valued green space.

Micasa Fastigheter and the Hägersten-Älvsjö district council decided to propose to the City Council a major renovation and conversion of building C in Fruängsgården 1. This means Fruängsgården's service house will be phased out and redeveloped into a nursing and care home with 97 apartments, addressing the growing need for such places in the city. Residents of the current service house and Axgården nursing home will be temporarily relocated during construction, with priority for other service houses or similar accommodations.

The City Executive Board, the Group Board for Stockholms Stadshus AB, and Micasa Fastigheter i Stockholm AB approved the plan to convert the Trehörningen 1 property in Gröndal into a care home with 92 apartments, which will replace the existing 100-apartment Trekantens service house. The Hägersten-Älvsjö City District Council will also receive a SEK 0.5 million grant for preliminary project planning.

The Group Board approved the follow-up of the internal control plan for 2025 for the parent company Stockholms Stadshus AB. The plan covered the review of how the business is governed, led, planned, and followed up, as well as information security efforts. The company assessed that internal control during 2025 was sufficient, and no significant deficiencies were discovered during external review.

The Group Board has approved the 2025 financial statements for the Stockholms Stadshus AB Group, allowing the annual report to be presented at the company's AGM. Of the parent company's SEK 17,984,002,711 in unrestricted funds, the entire sum was carried forward. The decision also approved the auditor's reports and tasked relevant group companies with following up and addressing the observations made by the auditors.

The Group Executive Board noted the financial monthly report for the group of companies as of February 28, 2026. The report showed that the total net debt had increased by almost SEK 3 billion since the turn of the year to just over SEK 100.5 billion, mainly due to Familjebostäder's acquisition of Hjulstahem. A deviation from the financial policy regarding direct lending to Stockholmsmässan had occurred but was retroactively addressed by a decision of the Group Executive Board, which established a new framework of SEK 700 million.