All agenda items

Two Liberal members propose strengthening the city's policy documents, such as the architecture policy and the strategy for single-family housing areas, in urban development through clearer coordination and regular follow-up. The City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered by stating the city already actively integrates these documents via training and collaboration, with the Liberals reserving their right to approve the motion while emphasizing the importance of preserving the city's single-family housing areas.

Åsa Nilsson Söderström (L) proposed in a motion that Stockholm investigate establishing a competence center against transnational repression, offering knowledge and legal support to individuals pressured by foreign regimes or groups. However, several committees and administrations, including the Social Welfare Committee and the City Executive Office, believe this is primarily a state responsibility outside municipal competence. Liberal party members suggested such a center could resemble the existing Origo, which addresses honor-related violence.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that Stockholm schools increase their use of "phonics" due to declining reading skills among Swedish students. While the City Executive Office and the Education Committee acknowledge phonics' importance, they stress the need for a balanced approach combining various methods to develop both decoding and language comprehension, especially for students who don't speak Swedish at home. Stockholm University supports the ambition for improved reading but cautions against political micromanagement of teachers, advocating for a balanced view on reading instruction.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (both L) propose consolidating all Stockholm city parking garages under the företag Stockholm Stads Parkerings AB for increased efficiency and clearer responsibilities. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing ongoing work with long-term operational agreements and the complex challenges of direct ownership transfer, such as 3D property formation and tax implications. The Moderates and Liberals reserve their decision, advocating for the motion's approval and an investigation into unifying the city's parking garages.

Councillor Dennis Wedin (M) has proposed measures to lower food prices in Stockholm by increasing competition among grocery stores, arguing that current planning and building regulations hinder new establishments. He suggests the city conduct competition analyses, introduce a fast-track for grocery stores in detailed plans, and review existing plans to facilitate new stores. The City Executive Board proposes responding that the city is already proactively promoting new stores and sees no need for new fast-tracks or a general review of detailed plans.

Svante Linusson (Centre Party) has proposed that the City Executive Board and the Education Committee investigate moving the winter sports break to an earlier week. The aim is to give Stockholm's schoolchildren, especially those who don't travel, a better chance to enjoy snow and ice. However, the proposal faces opposition from several bodies, including the City Management Office and the Education Committee, who argue that such a move would create social, economic, and logistical challenges and still wouldn't guarantee snow.

Two politicians from the Sweden Democrats propose that the City of Stockholm halt construction of a planned LSS residential facility in Lammholmen, citing unsuitable ground conditions, potential damage to old-growth forest, and noise from a nearby highway. However, the City Executive Office, the Land and Exploitation Committee, the Social Services Committee, and the City Planning Committee oppose stopping the construction, arguing a significant shortage of LSS housing in Stockholm and that all mentioned issues will be thoroughly investigated during the ongoing detailed planning process.

A motion from the Moderates, Liberals, Centre, and Christian Democrats proposed immediately activating Stockholm's twin city agreement with Kyiv and establishing a routine for city administrations and companies to regularly donate surplus equipment for Ukraine's reconstruction. The City Executive Board proposes responding that the city is already acting in line with the motion's request, but with reservations from several parties who want to see an immediate activation of the agreement and a more structured donation practice.

A motion by Johan Nilsson (M) proposes that all municipal primary and secondary schools in Stockholm be locked to unauthorized persons around the clock to enhance safety and improve the work environment, with the Education Committee tasked with implementation. While expert bodies like the City Management Office and Education Committee agree locked doors can deter theft and vandalism, they note it won't entirely prevent planned violence. They also highlight that many schools already use electronic lock systems, but significant investment is needed to update and install these universally, and a funding investigation is underway.

Moderates Andréa Hedin and Per Rosencrantz proposed that the City of Stockholm conduct a survey on honour-related violence and oppression at least once per electoral period to monitor developments and improve preventative and supportive measures, particularly for school-aged children. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating the city is already actively addressing the issue and a new survey would be resource-intensive and unnecessary, especially as the government is already investigating similar measures.

Councillor Dennis Wedin (M) proposed that Stockholm Globe Arena Fastigheter AB install new security solutions, in collaboration with football clubs like Hammarby IF and Djurgårdens IF, to prevent future disturbances and match interruptions in Allsvenskan, aiming for implementation by the 2025 season. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, noting that ongoing work with technical solutions and a broader cultural shift to enhance arena safety is already in progress.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed that the City of Stockholm sell non-strategic land it owns outside its borders, dating back to the early 20th century in municipalities like Botkyrka, Ekerö, and Nacka. However, the City Executive Office, Development Board, and Real Estate Board reported that this work is already in progress, most non-strategic properties have been sold, and further divestment continues as market conditions permit.

The Liberals proposed a pilot project to install solar panels on municipal building facades and then investigate how more such installations could be facilitated. However, the City Executive Board suggested rejecting the motion, citing previous pilot projects showing facade solar cells are less efficient and profitable than rooftop ones, and that the city is already installing solar cells where appropriate. Swedish Solar Energy and the Liberals argue that technology has evolved, and facade solar cells can be an important complement in a dense city like Stockholm.

Liberals propose that the City of Stockholm establish a dedicated environmental controller for the Bromma urban development project. This role would minimize the project's climate and environmental impact, ensure safe remediation, preserve biodiversity, and report to the City Council. The City Executive Board suggests that the motion be responded to but not approved, considering the ongoing work by a specialist group for sustainability issues in the project's early stages to be sufficient.

The Liberals propose that Stockholm's traffic office establish a contract controller position to review, negotiate, and follow up on agreements with external parties, aiming to reduce cost increases in infrastructure projects and ensure responsible use of taxpayer money. However, the Traffic Committee believes they have already strengthened their contract follow-up work by hiring a contract controller, which they deem addresses the motion's proposal.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Björn Ljung (both L) propose that Stockholm develop a strategy to increase the number of allotment gardens and urban farming spaces. This aims to meet high demand, reduce wait times, promote biodiversity, and enhance residents' well-being. The proposal includes reviewing land areas, simplifying the establishment process for plots, and designing them for accessibility to all.

Moderates proposed the immediate establishment of a new recycling center in western Söderort following the closure of the Sätra facility, urging the city council to mandate increased capacity at existing centers and swiftly present a replacement. While a new mini-recycling center is slated for Skärholmen in September 2025 and a permanent full-sized facility is in progress, the proposers deem these measures insufficient, especially concerning garden waste.

A motion by Jan Jönsson and Björn Ljung (both L) proposes that the City of Stockholm work to support new, innovative models for housing construction, focusing on social and economic sustainability. The proponents want the city to investigate existing organizational and regulatory obstacles for alternative housing forms, such as the Kymmendö model, and suggest that the city's land policy prioritize projects leading to a more inclusive and sustainable housing market.

Nike Örbrink (KD) proposed that Stockholm appoint a temporary "waste ombudsman" for two years to review how the city's administrations and companies use taxpayer money and suggest efficiency improvements outside core tasks. The majority, while sharing the commitment to efficient resource use, believes existing reviews by the City Audit Office and internal follow-ups already cover this, and a new ombudsman risks duplication and increased bureaucracy.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (Christian Democrats) submitted a motion proposing the City Executive Board investigate using lighter asphalt and pavement colors to make streets more attractive and mitigate high temperatures during heatwaves, citing potential for reduced heat absorption and more energy-efficient lighting, while ensuring traffic safety and accessibility for the visually impaired. However, the City Administration, Environmental and Health Protection Committee, and Traffic Committee recommend dismissing the motion, arguing that increased greenery is the primary solution for heatwaves, and light-colored asphalt is costly, maintenance-intensive, and could negatively impact traffic safety.