Enskede-Årsta-Vantör

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will address the 2026 preschool survey results for municipal preschools in the area. With a 73% response rate from guardians, the overall satisfaction remains unchanged from last year, while "Development and Learning" saw a slight decrease and "Norms and Values" a slight increase. The district administration proposes the council note this information, continue efforts to boost response rates, and improve areas such as information regarding children's development and learning.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will review a report on support decisions that could not be implemented for residents during the first quarter of 2026. This pertains to interventions under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS). A total of 24 decisions remained unimplemented at the end of the period, an increase of four compared to the end of 2025, primarily affecting elderly care and support for people with disabilities, where citizens often declined or did not select a service provider.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council is to review the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" report, which assesses preschool quality. The report notes no clear link between socioeconomic background and the number of preschool teachers in the district. The district administration proposes the council approve the official statement, which emphasizes the need to strengthen staff competence and establish a common definition for sufficient Swedish language skills.

The Stockholm City Audit's 2025 annual report for Enskede-Årsta-Vantör indicates that the district council has partially conducted its operations and finances satisfactorily. The audit recommends actions in areas including preschools (abusive treatment), elder care (dedicated care contacts, meaningful activities at residences), individual and family care (follow-up on supported housing), and internal control (handling of payment cards, contracts, and travel expenses). The district administration largely agrees with the audit's assessments and presents planned measures to address the recommendations.

Micasa Fastigheter and the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration propose a revised investigation decision for the new construction of a nursing home in Högdalen. The new plan involves demolishing the existing, inadequate building at Hemsystern 1 and replacing it with three new buildings, totaling around 200 places, an increase of approximately 120 places compared to previous plans, to meet the city's significant need for elderly care. The project is estimated to be completed around 2032.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will decide on allocating 600,000 SEK in association grants to 15 local organizations focused on environmental and climate issues. This funding will support activities such as lectures on preparedness gardening, climate days for seniors, sustainability days with clothing and plant swaps, and initiatives to reduce car dependency. The aim is to engage residents in sustainability and foster a more climate-adapted district.

Gustav Johansson (M), Urban Rybrink (L), and Christina Peterson (C) questioned the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district council on the costs and quality of operations brought back in-house. The administration reports that six operations have been insourced, with a seventh planned for autumn 2026. Costs have generally aligned with budgets, and quality remains high, despite temporary dips during the transition for some operations, leading the district council to propose approving the administration's response.

A citizen proposal to replace the gravel pitch in Lindeparken with artificial turf to increase access to football fields for both organized and casual play has been rejected by the District Administration. They argue that gravel is better for winter ice-skating, they are restrictive with new artificial turf due to environmental concerns, and the number of bookable pitches for organized sports in the area is already increasing.

A citizen proposed an artificial turf field in a park at Mölndalsbacken, Stureby, citing many local children and an unused playground. However, the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration advised against it, stating sufficient nearby fields like Götaforsvägen Activity Park and Gubbängens IP. They also deemed the Mölndalsbacken site unsuitable due to its small size, proximity to a bike path, major road, and homes, which would necessitate high fences, further citing environmental concerns about new artificial turf fields.

A citizen proposed new football or multi-sport fields in Årsta, either by upgrading the gravel field in Vättersdälden with artificial turf or by creating a ball field in Steningeparken. The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Administration advises against this, citing that Vättersdälden is unsuitable for artificial turf due to winter ice-skating, and Steningeparken's slope and flexible use make a dedicated ball field impractical. Furthermore, they reference the Environmental Administration's recommendation to be restrictive with artificial turf due to microplastic and chemical dispersion concerns.

Micasa Fastigheter and the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration propose investigating a new 200-bed nursing home at Hemsystern 1 in Högdalen, as the current 1965 facility is in poor condition. The new home, expected by 2032, would add about 120 beds net and include a community center, day activities, and home care services.

Micasa Fastigheter, part of the City of Stockholm, is set to approve its first quarter report for 2026, detailing ongoing construction of new care homes, nursing homes, and senior housing, including a new Årsta facility due in 2028 and 120 new senior apartments from conversions this year. The company is also developing new group homes for people with disabilities (LSS and SoL), with one LSS home currently under construction in Järva, but faces significant maintenance challenges due to aging properties and an strained financial situation with projected negative results for the coming years.

The Cemeteries Committee will review a status report on the restoration of the Woodland Crematorium. Renovation work, including landscaping, facade plastering, and interior design, is progressing on schedule. The report details current costs and budget, as well as identified risks such as the stone facade and potential delays.

The Cemeteries Administration proposes that the Cemeteries Board assign them the task of investigating and preparing a basis for building a new chimney at the New Crematorium at Skogskyrkogården, at a cost of three million kronor. This new chimney is needed to ensure the crematorium's operations, as the current old chimney causes corrosion damage and unnecessary energy consumption due to long flue gas ducts.

The City Council will decide on an addendum to the development agreement for Årstafältet's block 2G, where Granitor Property Development AB wishes to transfer its contractual obligations and guarantor responsibility to its project company, MPD Virtuosen Grund 3 AB, which will then be transferred to Klövern AB. This change is considered positive as Klövern AB will assume the guarantor role for this investment exceeding 50 million SEK, requiring council approval. The first occupancy is estimated for mid-2030.

The Real Estate Committee approved a project directive and tasked the Real Estate Department with investigating the conditions for renovating and adapting Sandsborgsbadet at Dalen 20. This investigation, estimated to cost up to 8 million SEK, will form the basis for a future policy decision. The Liberals issued a separate statement emphasizing the importance of considering locally produced energy sources like solar panels and geothermal heating, as well as green roofs, while respecting the building's cultural heritage classification.

The City Council is set to review a proposal concerning the renovation and adaptation of Sandsborgsbadet in Dalen 20. Detailed documents outlining the investigation decision are expected to be circulated later, with this matter being proposed by the Sports Department.

The Real Estate Department and the Sports Administration have submitted a consultation statement regarding a new detailed plan for Högdalstopparna. While they are positive about the area being designated for outdoor recreation and allotments, they request larger areas for sports to develop the popular BMX activities. The departments believe the current proposal limits the facility's function and future development, especially given its status as a national resource.

Dennis Wedin (M) questioned Jan Valeskog (S), Commissioner for Urban Planning and Sport, regarding the uncertain future of Hovet arena and Djurgården Hockey's proposed arena in Tallkrogen. Wedin criticized the city's lack of clarity on Hovet's demolition and the failure to extend the land allocation for the Tallkrogen project, which has halted Djurgården's planned investment. Valeskog (S) responded that a review of urban development plans in the Globen area is underway to explore keeping an ice arena there, and while no request for an extension for Tallkrogen has been received, the site is still considered suitable for sports.

Emelie Wassermann (SD) questioned City Planning and Sports Commissioner Jan Valeskog (S) regarding Svedmyrabadet's closure since autumn 2024, with no decision on renovation or replacement. She highlighted that Sandsborgsbadet, proposed as an alternative, is now also slated for lengthy renovation, impacting residents in southern Stockholm dependent on these pools. The Commissioner stated an investigation into Svedmyrabadet's future will be presented in the first half of 2026, and while Sandsborgsbadet currently offers warmer water and better accessibility, it too will require future closure for renovation.