All agenda items

Jonas Naddebo (C) has submitted a motion proposing a review of Stockholm's regulations for restaurants, nightclubs, and live music venues. The aim is to simplify permit processes and remove unnecessary requirements, such as the "kitchen requirement" and the notification duty for dancing, to make Stockholm freer and more vibrant. The motion also suggests that the City Executive Board should urge the government to implement national legislative changes.

Kristin Jacobsson (Centre Party) proposed a pilot project, "Winter Help," to assist seniors with ice and snow removal outside their homes, aiming to reduce fall accidents and social isolation while creating jobs for young people or students. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion by referring to its statement, citing challenges with competition law, organizational difficulties, and the risk that the service would only reach a limited number of seniors living in detached or terraced houses.

Two Moderate politicians suggested in a motion that the City of Stockholm launch a pilot project with floating park islands in the city's waters, such as Riddarfjärden and Årstaviken, to boost biodiversity, mitigate climate change impacts, and create more pleasant urban environments. However, the City Executive Board proposes dismissing the motion, stating that the city already works with similar initiatives like quay balconies and floating plant islands and sees no need for further directives.

Liberal party members proposed that the City Council task the Real Estate Committee and the Culture Committee with investigating and developing a strategy for the city's artist studios, aiming to coordinate and streamline the existing studios to improve working conditions for artists and preserve culturally valuable buildings. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be considered answered, as an artist studio strategy for 2024-2026 is already in place and addressing these issues, including the creation of new studio spaces.

A motion proposed that the City of Stockholm strengthen and develop its safety points by increasing their number, improving geographical distribution, ensuring staffing and equipment, and boosting public awareness, also suggesting a local "If Crisis or War Comes" brochure and clear signage. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that current civil preparedness work already covers much of it and that the city should await national investigations and legislation to avoid unnecessary investments.

Jan Jönsson and Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist (both L) propose in a motion that the city investigate and find more locations for street art in Stockholm's outer districts, arguing it contributes to a vibrant city, local engagement, and strengthens neighborhood identity. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referring to existing functional structures for street art, including 60 million SEK allocated to the Traffic Committee for activating squares in focus areas.

Councillor Dennis Wedin (M) proposed that the City Executive Board should support building the "Eastern Link" to complete Stockholm's ring road, aiming to reduce inner-city traffic, improve air quality, and ease commuting. While Lidingö and Nacka municipalities backed the proposal for increased road capacity and accessibility, the City Executive Office and Traffic Committee advised against it, citing potential traffic increases and the displacement of more cost-effective, approved projects. Consequently, the City Executive Board recommended rejecting the motion, though the Moderates and Liberals formally reserved their support for it.

Jonas Naddebo (C) has proposed that the City of Stockholm introduce a building permit robot and investigate automating more permit processes, aiming to reduce lengthy processing times for businesses and individuals, inspired by other successful municipalities. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating the city already works on digitizing and streamlining permit processes, though the Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats have reserved their position, fully supporting the motion instead.

The Sweden Democrats proposed that the municipality halt plans for approximately 140 new homes in Klubbensborgsbacken, Mälarhöjden, arguing the project would destroy the area's character, nature, and ecological balance while reducing public access. The City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, emphasizing the importance of housing construction and the need to follow the democratic planning process, which includes addressing public consultation feedback before making further decisions.

Liberal party members proposed Stockholm develop a model for splitting detailed development plan fees over time to ease costs for construction companies, especially smaller ones, and thus promote housing construction, particularly during economic downturns. However, the City of Stockholm suggests rejecting the motion, as the city is already actively improving processes and believes the current continuous invoicing model creates transparency and predictability, while plan fees constitute a minor part of total costs.

Gabriel Kroon and Mats Johnsson (both SD) submitted a motion proposing the city halt plans for new housing in Långbroparken, specifically at Lågbron 1, arguing it would destroy parkland and advocating for the existing café to be preserved. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by noting the importance of housing development in Stockholm, but also that the ongoing detailed development plan for Lågbron 1 has already been amended to remove housing, now focusing on creating a public amenity like a café.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed in a motion that Stockholm establish a "Viva Lyceum vård och omsorg" to consolidate care training from Komvux and upper secondary schools, aiming to boost the number of qualified healthcare professionals. He also suggested the city partially fund driver's licenses for students in these programs, contingent on passing the test and completing their education. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, citing that the city already finances driver's licenses for care students as of autumn 2025, and there are practical and pedagogical concerns regarding co-locating upper secondary and adult education.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that the cost of replacing entry systems in schools and preschools be transferred from the education and preschool committees to Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB). This aims to ensure all schools meet basic security standards regardless of their economy, and to improve working environments through measures like ventilation and soundproofing. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by noting that a review of the cooperation agreement, which includes the issue of entry systems, is already underway, and that the ambition is for SISAB to cover these investment costs.

City Councillor Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that Stockholm City survey all schoolyards and carry out necessary upgrades to make them accessible for everyone, including children with disabilities, to combat exclusion and loneliness. While most referral bodies were positive about improving accessibility, the City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referring to ongoing work already addressing these issues.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that the City of Stockholm launch vocational programs at popular inner-city high schools that currently have a theoretical profile, alongside a strategy to boost the attractiveness of vocational programs and provide further training for study and career counselors with SKR. The City Executive Office and the Education Committee note that the city is already undertaking similar measures, such as a vocational program at Bromma Gymnasium and offering further training, but point to potential financial and practical obstacles for placing vocational programs in inner-city schools with a theoretical profile.

Gabriel Kroon and Liliane Åkerlund (both SD) proposed transforming the Rålambshovsparken amphitheater into a safer year-round meeting place, suggesting a café, summer dance stage, and temporary winter ice rink. The City Executive Office, Traffic Committee, and Kungsholmen District Council noted ongoing efforts to activate and improve safety there, including bush thinning, tribune renovation, ice rink flooding, and building a temporary dance floor. The City Council recommends dismissing the motion, citing these current initiatives.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) propose that the City of Stockholm investigate its own involvement in the operations at the former boys' home Eolshäll, where boys were subjected to abuse. They also suggest the city investigate compensatory measures for victims, inspired by the Norwegian "rettferdsvederlag" model. However, the City Executive Board proposes that the motion be addressed by referring to previous investigations and believes the issue of responsibility and compensation is best investigated at the national level.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) proposed establishing a research hub to develop an academic social services model in Stockholm, integrating researchers and social workers in district offices to improve service quality through evidence-based practices. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that flexible academic collaborations already exist, and digital transformation is the current priority.

Jonas Naddebo and Svante Linusson (both Centre Party) propose a comprehensive review of Valhallavägen from Roslagstull to Hakberget, aiming to identify conflicts and opportunities for improvement in traffic solutions and green infrastructure. They suggest investigating moving parking to garages to create new green spaces, playgrounds, and areas for spontaneous sports, while also proposing expanded, traffic-separated primary bicycle lanes and improved lighting, sanitation, and winter road maintenance for increased safety and well-being.

A motion suggested Stockholm municipal employees could take leave to become foster parents, with the city continuously promoting this to address the shortage of foster homes and offer children in care a more secure environment than institutional care, inspired by a similar initiative in Karlskrona. However, several departments, including the Social Welfare Committee and the City Executive Office, advise against the proposal, citing risks to staffing and noting that Karlskrona's model has failed to recruit any foster homes.