Enskede-Årsta-Vantör

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council is set to review a report on collaborations with non-profit organizations in 2025. The administration assesses these partnerships, including those with Convictus to combat homelessness and with Farsta Parish/Stora Sköndal for recreational activities for young people with disabilities, have functioned well and yielded positive results. The council is proposed to file the report.

A housing plan for eastern Söderort (Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Skarpnäck, and Farsta) for 2026-2036 will be addressed. The plan proposes a need for a total of 323 new housing units with special services for people with disabilities by 2036. The region also sees a need to develop new types of housing, such as profile housing for specific target groups and first homes for young adults.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will review a report on the follow-up of association grants for the 2025 operating year. The council awarded a total of SEK 935,000 to 30 associations, and the administration has verified that the grants were used correctly. The report indicates overall good compliance, though the administration awaits supplementary information from two associations regarding their accounting.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council is set to review a proposed detailed plan for Snösätra Culture Park in Rågsved, aiming to transform the Snösätra storage area into a permanent culture park featuring urban art and cultural activities. While the district administration supports the proposal, it suggests adjusting the opening towards Snösätragränd for improved recreational use, and further investigating funding and responsibility for the area.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will consider a detailed development plan for the Högdalen peaks (Högdalstoppen, Fagersjötoppen, and Hökarängtoppen). This plan designates most of the area as park and natureland, while portions in the Farsta district will become sports facilities and allotments. The administration supports the proposal but suggests more land be allocated for sports and that the Cyklopen cultural center area, across Magelungsvägen, also be included for improved management.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district council will consider proposed SL and WÅAB public transport changes for 2026/2027. The Traffic Administration wants to, among other things, modify bus line 144 for direct travel between Örby and Gullmarsplan, and expand bus line 143 with a new express variant, 143X, serving Älvsjö and Högdalen during peak hours. While the district administration welcomes no proposed service reductions and believes new direct lines could decrease car usage, they note a lack of information regarding the reintroduction of bus line 168 between Gullmarsplan and Östberga.

The City Executive Board proposes that Stockholm City introduce digital personnel files for its employees, meaning all current paper files will be scanned and future documents handled digitally. This initiative, supported by the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council, aims to streamline administration, cut costs and transportation, and enhance the security and accessibility of personnel records.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration is to respond to a referral concerning new guidelines for child safety in Stockholm's municipal preschools. The administration views the revised guidelines, which aim to strengthen and standardize child safety work with a focus on preventative measures and preparing for serious incidents, positively. However, they propose shortening the introduction and clarifying sections on food handling and police reporting for crimes against children.

The City Executive Board has proposed new guidelines for handling financial assistance in Stockholm, which the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration largely supports as they update policies from 2017 to current laws and practices. However, the administration suggests clarifying sections on respectful treatment and children's rights to improve legal certainty. The guidelines include the "Stockholm norm" for higher food and leisure grants for children, summer holiday allowances, and funding for children's recreational activities.

The City Executive Board has issued new guidelines for the fair allocation of special housing for individuals with disabilities and mental health issues, clarifying responsibilities between the Social Welfare Administration and district administrations. The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council welcomes these guidelines but suggests reviewing procedural differences between housing types to enhance equality.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will consider a referral response regarding the action plan for a gender-equal Stockholm by 2030, which aims for women, men, and non-binary individuals to have equal rights and opportunities. The administration welcomes the plan but suggests including non-binary people in the city's statistics system, setting a specific goal for gender equality in preschools, and securing more robust statistics and budget for dialogues related to urban development.

The City Executive Board has circulated a proposed program for events in Stockholm for consultation, aiming to establish Stockholm as a leading event city in Europe. The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration supports the program but suggests clearer goals for resident safety and security near events, and increased emphasis on local businesses and children's rights.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council is set to review a referral concerning a liquor license for Pizza Punks restaurant at Sockenvägen 349. The district administration proposes that the council approve the restaurant's request to serve spirits, wine, strong beer, and other fermented alcoholic beverages to the public, both indoors and on the outdoor patio, from Monday to Sunday between 11:00 AM and 11:00 PM. The administration believes this establishment will not lead to negative social consequences, considering the area's character and its proximity to children's and youth activities.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will review an updated delegation order for 2026. The administration proposes that the council approve changes allowing politicians to make urgent decisions regarding emergency foster care placements, and that a new unit within the social services department be delegated to manage housing placements for individuals with disabilities.

The Citizen's Office and Drop-in Social Support in Rågsved will temporarily relocate from Kumlagatan 13 due to a building renovation, moving into Nya Rågsveds Folkets hus at Rågsvedstorget 11 from May 2026 to October 2026. Following this, they will move to Rågsvedstorget 3 until autumn 2028, when the new administrative building is complete.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will review its March 2026 monthly report, which forecasts that the council as a whole will remain within its annual budget. However, the Individual and Family department is projected to have a deficit of SEK 5.5 million, mainly due to high care costs for children and young people.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will discuss its budget proposal for 2027, with orientations for 2028 and 2029. The administration has analyzed future developments and consequences for the district, focusing on local needs and strategic priorities across six areas, including population growth challenges for preschools and elderly care. The Council proposes approving the document and forwarding it to the Municipal Board for preparation.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council is to review a response to the Sweden Democrats regarding buyouts for employees with inappropriate or criminal behavior, particularly within schools, preschools, and care services. The Sweden Democrats question how the administration ensures buyouts don't replace legal processes and how they prevent re-employment of unsuitable staff. The administration clarifies that buyouts are exceptional measures, criminal acts are reported to the police, and details procedures for recruitment and management support.

A resident proposed opening a recreation center in Stureby, noting the current lack of such a meeting place in the area. The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration will investigate the future development and needs of recreation centers this year, and the proposal for a Stureby center will be included in this review. The committee is recommended to approve the administration's response.

The Environment Department remains positive towards the detailed development plan for Slakthusområdet stage 2B in Johanneshov, which allows for approximately 440 new homes, offices, retail, and parks. However, the department proposes revising the noise regulations to avoid imposing more extensive requirements than outlined in the plan, and clarifying what constitutes a “large room” in studio apartments to ensure good living conditions. It is also emphasized that noise-reducing measures at concert venues outside the plan area are a prerequisite for the proposal and should be regulated by agreement.