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The City of Stockholm is launching a new child health program to provide all children aged 1-6 with improved and more equitable conditions for physical, psychological, and social health. This program will guide city departments and companies in their work to promote, prevent, and include, with a particular focus on the role of preschools. While revised after feedback, the opposition still sees shortcomings, notably regarding the emphasis on children's motor development and the effects of digitalization.

This detailed development plan enables the construction of approximately 320 new homes, a preschool, and new commercial services in Mariehäll, Stockholm. It also aims to create a new park, gathering places, and improved pedestrian paths, though it requires the demolition of the yellow-classified building Hingsten 1, a decision deemed necessary to meet the demand for housing and social infrastructure despite public engagement.

The Stockholm City Council will decide on a detailed plan for Vitsenapen 1 and others in Smedshagen, Hässelby villastad. This plan aims to build about 500 new homes – including rental apartments, tenant-owner apartments, and townhouses – along with new parking and services, primarily on existing parking lots to preserve green spaces. The revised plan clarifies cloudburst measures and the environmental assessment, but these changes do not fundamentally alter the proposal.

Stockholm's City Executive Board has approved a plan for approximately 320 new homes, a preschool, commercial spaces, and new park areas in Mariehäll, near Bällstavägen. A portion of the land will be sold to Peab Bostad AB for SEK 126.7 million, who will construct 158 homes, including a group home and a preschool. The city's costs for street and park development are estimated at SEK 132.2 million, with an anticipated profit of SEK 28 million.

Stockholm City Council is set to decide on a development in Smedshagen, Hässelby Villastad, allowing for around 500 new homes, service premises, and new parking. While mostly on private land owned by Wallfast AB subsidiaries, the project also involves the city selling some land and recouping 93% of its public space costs. Critics, including the Sweden Democrats and Christian Democrats, express concern over the densification of natural areas, increased segregation, traffic issues, and the impact on green spaces and existing allotments.

Stockholm City Council is set to approve a new theme playground in southern Spångadalen, between Tensta, Rinkeby, and Bromsten, estimated to cost 84.7 million SEK to build and 1.2 million SEK annually to operate. The park, themed "Time Travel – from Sea to Home" with playful historical elements, aims to be an intergenerational meeting point, connect the districts, and boost the area's attractiveness for future housing. The Moderates, Liberals, Christian Democrats, and Sweden Democrats oppose the proposal due to its high cost and call for the matter to be sent back for cost reduction, deeming it an irresponsible use of taxpayer money.

The Stadshagen urban development project in Västra Kungsholmen, aiming to create approximately 1,800 new homes, streets, squares, and parks, is being revised. The previously planned primary school is removed due to decreased need; instead, two 11-a-side pitches are planned at Stadshagens IP and a 7-a-side pitch at Tranebergsängen, thus preserving Fredhällsparken and Kristinebergs strandpark from development. Project costs have now increased to 1,163.8 million SEK.

The City of Stockholm plans to sell part of the Farsta 2:1 property to AB Borätt for the construction of 137 tenant-owner apartments in three high-rises along Lingvägen, bordering Farsta and Hökarängen. This project, named Samsö, also allows for the expansion of Kvickentorpsskolan and a new preschool, along with a new street and improved pedestrian and bicycle path. The Sweden Democrats formally object to the decision, proposing instead that the area be used for a football field.

Stockholm City Council is set to approve the ongoing Marievik project in Liljeholmen, which includes roughly 960 new homes, 27,000 sqm of commercial space, and new streets, parks, quays, and a quay bath. The city will assume responsibility for these public areas free of charge, though operations and maintenance are estimated at SEK 21 million annually. The quay bath opened in 2025, with the entire area projected for completion in 2031.

The City of Stockholm has approved a change of contractor for two properties in Primusparken, Lilla Essingen, where approximately 550 new homes, a nursing home, and a preschool are planned. Klövern AB will take over from Wästbygg Projektutveckling AB for parts of the project, including around 90 apartments, becoming the new guarantor for the agreements with the city, which has assessed Klövern AB's capability to complete its portion of the construction.

The City Council proposes revoking the overarching decision for Fokus Skärholmen, a major urban development project with 7,200 planned homes, due to difficulties in project follow-up amid significant changes and new additions. Instead, follow-up will occur at the project level for four new initiatives: Ålgrytevägen, Kråksätra, Östra Bredäng, and Sätra centrum. While Ålgrytevägen (900 homes, camping development) is deemed profitable and receives its own directive, Kråksätra, Östra Bredäng (740 homes), and Sätra centrum (new district center and homes) are considered less profitable but essential for the area's development and are approved for continued planning. The City Executive Office acknowledges the project's positive potential but highlights the financial demands of its low profitability, while Liberals and Christian Democrats criticize the current administration for stalled projects, worsened finances, and advocate for increased profitability and more ownership-based housing to avoid city debt.

The City of Stockholm's Disability Ombudsman submitted the 2025 report to the City Council, detailing challenges and successes in ensuring full participation for people with disabilities, based on the UN's review of Sweden's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. While the majority of the City Executive Board recommends approving the report, several opposition parties, including the Moderates and Centre Party, have dissented, criticizing its insufficient focus on issues like school transport for disabled children, out-of-hours care, and economic vulnerability, proposing an external review of school transport and concrete action to address identified shortcomings.

Stockholm City Council will decide on implementing a 24/7 alcohol ban at the intersection of Fleminggatan/Sankt Eriksgatan on Kungsholmen, aiming to improve safety and reduce litter, vandalism, and conflicts in an area classified as an open drug scene since 2017. While some parties argue the ban risks being a symbolic gesture without sufficient security personnel, others believe it restricts open city life and prefer alternative safety measures.

The Board of Stockholm Port Company Ltd. approved a letter of intent outlining principles for vessel traffic at Värtapiren and Frihamnspiren, land use in southern Norra Djurgårdsstaden, and land transfer and electrification of Frihamnspiren. This decision prioritizes port operations at Värtapiren and urban development with housing around Frihamnspiren. The agreement also aims to reduce emissions and improve air quality through enhanced shore power supply.

The Ministry of Justice has issued proposals for reforming Sweden's ballot system. The Stockholm Election Board has commented on these proposals. They suggest, among other things, abolishing party ballots without candidate names and giving the Election Authority sole responsibility for distributing ballots to polling stations. The proposal also introduces new requirements for parties to participate with candidate ballots, such as collecting support declarations from voters. The Election Board supports the proposals to implement requirements for parties to participate with candidate ballots and for a candidate to only stand for election to council in one region and one municipality.

The Election Board proposes its budget for 2027, with plans for 2028 and 2029, to the Municipal Board. Preparations for the 2029 European Parliament elections and the 2030 parliamentary elections involve introducing digital ballot papers and digital voter registers, as well as the municipality taking over responsibility for ballots. This will lead to increased costs for data systems, storage facilities, and staff, among other things, to ensure high security and accessibility for all voters in Stockholm.

The Preschool Administration has developed new guidelines for how Stockholm's preschools should assess and provide special support to children, aiming for equitable support regardless of the preschool. These guidelines outline a common process for identifying needs, planning measures, and applying for additional financial support when needs are extensive.

The City Council has approved new guidelines for applying for and securing a spot in preschool and pedagogical care, effective July 1, 2026. Consequently, existing agreements with 115 independent preschools and 13 pedagogical care providers will be terminated, with new agreements to be established to regulate queue management according to the updated guidelines.

The Preschool Committee proposes approving a new framework for pedagogical development time (PUT) for preschool teachers in Stockholm. This framework grants all full-time preschool teachers at least 5 hours per week for planning, analyzing, and developing their teaching. The aim is to ensure high quality in preschools and provide teachers sufficient time for their instructional responsibilities, while also considering local conditions and group sizes.

The Preschool Committee has reviewed its financial report for February 2026. The forecast indicates that the committee's budget is balanced, meaning expenditures are not expected to exceed revenues. This assessment is based on current outcomes and discussions with relevant departments regarding any budget deviations.