All agenda items

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed Stockholm create an action plan to support "grey-zone children" – students who don't qualify for adapted schooling but struggle in compulsory and upper secondary school due to cognitive abilities, risking dropping out. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that the city already has structured support for students with special needs and deems a new action plan unnecessary.

Leif Söderström (SD) has proposed widening Klarastrandsleden to three lanes, including a reversible middle lane, to alleviate congestion and improve traffic flow. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting this motion, as the red-green majority disagrees that more car lanes are the solution to congestion, and the traffic administration believes an extra lane would not significantly improve accessibility.

Councillor Andréa Hedin (M) proposed replacing 1,000 summer jobs in 2026 with year-long "SAO jobs" for secondary school students, combining study with work to provide more long-term experience. The City Executive Board recommends addressing the motion by noting that pilot SAO jobs are already budgeted, but advises against reducing summer jobs, as SAO jobs and summer jobs serve different target groups and purposes.

Jonas Naddebo and Claes Nyberg (Centre Party) proposed that the city investigate and implement measures to create secondary school places in northern Bromma, arguing that the long commute for current students violates the Education Act and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that the need for secondary school places is already met and the student population in Bromma is expected to decrease.

Hanna Werner (M) proposed that the Real Estate Committee investigate the condition of the vacant Vanadis Hotel and, with the Sports Committee, explore alternative uses for the building, unconstrained by the current zoning plan. The City Executive Board responded that such work is already underway, with the Real Estate and Sports Committees investigating renovation and development for sports purposes, such as locker rooms and halls for activities like table tennis or dance.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the city investigate ways to limit the number of gymnasium school changes during the academic year, arguing that frequent, vaguely-motivated transfers disrupt order, reduce study calm, and complicate school planning. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion due to a lack of legal basis for such restrictions and the difficulty of reaching a voluntary agreement with regional municipalities and independent schools.

Liberals propose investigating Fagersjöskogen in Söderort to become a nature reserve, citing its ecological value, biodiversity, and recreational benefits. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, as there is already an ongoing budget assignment to explore the prerequisites for a nature reserve in Fagersjöskogen.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed that the Culture Committee investigate continuous large-screen projections on the City Hall from November to March, similar to Nobel Week Lights. However, the City Executive Board advises against this, as the City Management Office, Culture Committee, and Stockholm City Hall AB deem a permanent installation unsuitable due to the City Hall's high cultural value and significant costs.

The Liberals have submitted a motion to the municipal council proposing that the City of Stockholm develop a strategy to promote sustainable construction, with a focus on wood and other low-impact materials, and that the city's land allocation policy be revised to prioritize such projects. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that the existing Climate Action Plan 2030 and Environmental Program 2030 already provide a comprehensive strategy, and a new one risks creating confusion.

Jonas Naddebo (C) submitted a motion to the municipal council proposing to transform Södertäljevägen into a vibrant city street with more housing, including covering Södertäljevägen, Essingeleden, and the bus depot to build up to 7,700 homes. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that the existing planning program should be used when work resumes, as Naddebo’s proposals are currently considered too extensive and costly.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate introducing advanced humanities classes in upper secondary schools, citing a lack of such specialization compared to existing options in math, science, and social sciences. However, the City Executive Board suggests this exploration can occur within their regular work on school offerings, deeming a separate investigation unnecessary.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that the city amend its agreement with Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) to make SISAB responsible for school work environment and safety measures like entry systems, ventilation, and soundproofing, as schools currently often bear these costs themselves, potentially creating safety disparities. The City Executive Board, however, recommends addressing the motion by referencing ongoing access system investigations but rejects a general transfer of all such costs, citing the risk of increased school rents.

The Liberals (L), represented by Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén, proposed that the City of Stockholm develop an action plan for a "District Lift" in all vulnerable areas, including Järva, Skärholmen, and Hagsätra-Rågsved, with concrete goals for all involved committees and companies to counteract segregation and criminality. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, asserting that the city's current work on focus areas already addresses these issues effectively through the budget and existing structures.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) has proposed that the City investigate using school music rooms as rehearsal spaces after school hours, given Stockholm's shortage of such venues. The City Executive Board suggests responding that work is already underway, led by an inter-departmental steering group, to make school premises, including music rooms, available to associations and cultural life after school hours, clarifying rules around responsibility, equipment, and costs.

A motion from Lovisa Hedin (KD) proposed that Stockholm develop a specific strategy for villa and row house areas to identify suitable areas for small house development and preserve their unique character. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be addressed by referring to similar intentions already handled within ongoing comprehensive planning and existing steering documents, and because the City Management Office, the Exploitation Committee, and the City Planning Committee do not see the need for a separate strategy.

Councillor Andréa Hedin (M) proposed that students in early primary school should not take digital devices home, that teaching and homework should primarily use books and pens, and that the city should develop common guidelines for digital tools in schools. The City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered but not approved, citing concerns that a ban could disadvantage students with special needs and those lacking digital tools at home. The City Management Office and the Education Committee believe a general ban is unsuitable as digital tools can promote learning and accessibility.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed that Stockholm develop a strategy for Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS), exploring increased building rights for property owners in exchange for creating and maintaining high-quality public areas. The City Executive Board recommends referring to the statement, where consulted bodies like the City Management Office and planning committees primarily believe the city should own and manage public spaces, and existing legislation limits fully implementing the motion's intentions.

Jan Jönsson (L) moved that the City of Stockholm investigate limiting elementary school changes, similar to Uppsala Municipality, to create more stable school choices and aid school planning. The City Executive Office and Education Committee note the city already restricts school changes to specific periods, but maintain exceptions are necessary for students who relocate and that legal support is lacking to limit all changes to term starts.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist (both Liberals) proposed that Stockholm should prioritize more art and culture in the city's elderly care homes, citing its positive impact on residents' quality of life and varying availability. The Liberals advocated for a joint strategy from the Culture and Elderly Care committees to boost access. However, the City Executive Board suggested rejecting the motion, deeming a new strategy unnecessary given ongoing work, though several Liberal members dissented, arguing a strategy is essential to ensure equitable offerings citywide.

The Liberals propose that the city investigate and tighten democracy clauses for rental agreements and cultural grants to prevent anti-democratic actors from renting city premises, even indirectly. While the City Executive Board notes that similar work is already underway through budget assignments for 2025 and 2026, several administrations and committees have raised concerns about the sufficiency or clarity of current guidelines.