All agenda items

Two SD politicians sought to halt plans for new housing at Lågbron 1 in Långbro Park, arguing it would damage the park and that the existing building should be preserved. The City Council responded that housing plans for that site have already been stopped, but work continues on a new cafe building. The property is privately owned, not parkland, and the ongoing work aims for small-scale development and a better-suited cafe.

Jan Jönsson of theerna Liberal Party proposed Stockholm create a combined upper secondary and adult education center, Viva Lyceum healthcare, to attract more people to healthcare professions, partly by subsidizing driving licenses for students who complete their education. The city responded that it has already introduced paid driving licenses for the healthcare program but advises against merging upper secondary and adult education due to potential organizational and pedagogical challenges.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that SISAB, owner of school buildings, should cover costs for new entry systems, ventilation, and soundproofing in cafeterias, instead of schools themselves, to ensure all schools can afford good safety and working environments regardless of their finances. The majority of the City Executive Board agrees that entry system costs should fall under SISAB's responsibility and that a review of the cooperation agreement is underway to facilitate this, but cautions that too many shifted costs could lead to higher rents and reduced funds for education.

The Liberals proposed an inventory and upgrade of all Stockholm schoolyards to ensure accessibility for children with disabilities, citing a report that many feel excluded. While the majority of committees and the municipal board believe the city is already addressing this through existing programs and accessibility guidelines, with several schoolyards already being upgraded, the opposition argues the current work is insufficient and the motion should therefore be approved.

Jan Jönsson (L) suggests Stockholm offer vocational programs at popular inner-city schools with a theoretical profile, aiming to boost the appeal of vocational training and reduce the norm of choosing university-preparatory programs. The city responds that it is already actively working to strengthen vocational programs, including placing a program at Bromma Gymnasium, and is further educating study and career counselors to better inform students.

Two SD politicians proposed transforming the amphitheater in Rålambshovsparken into a safe, year-round meeting place, suggesting a café, summer dance stage, and winter ice rink to enhance safety and attract more visitors. However, the City Executive Board stated that the city's current efforts already align with these ideas, as they are already clearing brush, renovating stands, arranging a dance area, making ice for skating, and actively working to increase the use of the space.

Liberal Party members proposed that the City of Stockholm thoroughly investigate its involvement in the former Eolshäll boys' home, where boys were abused from the 1970s to the 1990s, and explore compensation for victims, drawing inspiration from the Norwegian "rettferdsvederlag" model. However, the majority, represented by the reporting City Commissioner, believes the issue is too complex for the City to investigate alone, suggesting a new state-led inquiry into historical neglect would be more appropriate given the multiple institutions and municipalities involved and evolving responsibilities over time.

Councillors Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) proposed a stronger link between Stockholm's social services and research, suggesting a research hub for social workers and researchers, and increased evaluation of social interventions. The city responded that it already collaborates closely with research institutions and universities, preferring flexible partnerships over a dedicated research hub, emphasizing digitalization and existing collaborations for service development.

Councillor Andréa Hedin (M) proposed that municipal employees be granted paid leave to become foster parents, arguing this would alleviate the shortage of foster homes and offer children safer environments than institutions. However, the City Executive Board advises against the proposal, citing potential high costs, a risk of staff shortages, and the failure of similar initiatives in Karlskrona to recruit foster homes. They emphasize that the city is already working to strengthen support for foster homes and plans to launch a central recruitment unit.

The Centre Party proposed a pilot project to test self-driving cars in Stockholm with Waymo, aiming to understand the technology's urban functionality. However, the municipal executive board and several committees, including the Traffic Committee and the Farsta and Södermalm district committees, rejected the motion. They argued that the city is already monitoring developments through existing networks and research, and that such a pilot is premature given the need for further regulatory investigation and Waymo's lack of application to test in Stockholm.

The Liberals propose that the City of Stockholm prioritize renovation and maintenance of culturally significant buildings, explore budget adjustments for this, and establish a cultural heritage fund to protect associations from rent increases due to renovations, thereby preventing evictions of groups like those at Södergården and Kristinehovs malmgård. The majority, however, deems these proposals unsustainable, citing ongoing work on structural solutions, such as investigating the Culture Committee becoming the primary tenant for properties with important cultural value.

Hanna Wistrand (L) proposed that Stockholm investigate building a multi-sport track for skiing and parasports, similar to a roller-ski track, to create an accessible year-round training environment for various activities and groups, including children, youth, and people with disabilities. The city confirmed it's already discussing similar initiatives with the Stockholm Ski Association and views the multi-sport track concept positively. However, the city believes this matter is already covered by existing assignments and doesn't require a separate investigation.

The Liberals proposed that the city investigate financial support for sports clubs affected by facility closures for renovation, along with a plan to increase facility access. The majority argued that sufficient support, such as rent assistance and temporary facilities, already exists and that a new subsidy would be difficult to distribute fairly. The City Council decided the motion was addressed by reference to these existing measures.

André Nilsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate building an artificial surf wave in Slussen to boost recreation, tourism, and activity in the city center. Most committees and companies are positive to the idea, seeing its potential to enhance the city's appeal, but emphasize that Slussen's primary functions of water regulation and boat traffic must remain paramount. A full investigation is needed to address safety, technical solutions, and funding, among other aspects.

The Liberals propose "School Peace," an initiative with an additional SEK 10 million to enhance traffic safety around schools, focusing on improving crosswalks, dangerous intersections, lighting, and snow removal. While city departments agree on the importance of safe school routes and already address this through the "Safe School Routes" project with an annual budget of SEK 15-20 million, the Liberals argue current efforts are insufficient and more schools need quicker action.

Two Center Party politicians propose that the City of Stockholm investigate freeze-drying leftover food from schools and elderly care homes to reduce food waste and strengthen food preparedness during crises. They also suggest a pilot project in selected schools and the establishment of a municipal crisis stockpile of freeze-dried food. However, the City Executive Board advises against the proposal, stating that the city already actively works to reduce food waste and is building both local and a central emergency food reserve, though not specifically freeze-dried food.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (L) propose initiatives to improve accessibility in Stockholm for everyone, especially people with disabilities, by addressing issues like construction bags blocking paths and poor snow removal. The City Executive Board responds that the city is already working on these issues, citing a legislative proposal that could give the city more authority to manage public obstacles, a pilot project against construction bags, and enhanced brine treatment for pedestrian and bicycle paths.

Mikael Valier Furtenbach (KD) proposed that Stockholm introduce special "architecture zones" in the inner city and older districts to control the height, volume, materials, and design language of new constructions to better blend with existing older architecture. The City Executive Board rejected the proposal, stating that sufficient guidelines and laws already exist to protect the city's character, and that the city must also be able to develop with new architectural expressions for future generations.

Kristin Jacobsson (C) proposed that the City of Stockholm adhere to the Council of Europe's Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, ensuring potential victims receive 30-day reflection permits and a "rights package" including housing, support, and counseling, citing a low number of applications despite widespread exploitation. While the City Executive Board, represented by Alexander Ojanne (S), affirmed the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals and stated the city is already active in this area and revising its program against violence, prostitution, and trafficking, many referral bodies, including the Salvation Army and Talita, agreed with the motion that shortcomings exist and more victims need identification and support.

Liberals proposed that Stockholm City investigate the living conditions of elderly LGBTQI+ individuals in elder care, require LGBTQI+ competence in elder care procurements, and provide staff training on LGBTQI+ issues, citing this group's vulnerability. The red-green majority on the City Executive Board responded that the city already addresses these matters through an LGBTQI+ rights action plan and ongoing staff training, believing that equitable elder care is built through long-term human rights work rather than temporary investigations. The Liberals reserved their position, arguing that more could and should be done to strengthen LGBTQI+ competence.