Enskede-Årsta-Vantör

The Sports Committee addressed a motion to "save Stockholm hockey," concerning the situation of elite ice hockey teams Djurgårdens IF and AIK Hockey. The committee approved the administration's statement in response to the referral and forwarded it to the City Executive Board. The opposition (C, M, L) reserved against the decision, wishing to support the motion, while the Sweden Democrats issued a special statement criticizing the slow process and lack of concrete solutions for the sports arena situation.

The Property Committee of Stockholm approved a status report on June 16, 2026, for the new swimming and sports hall project at Årstafältet. This means the construction of the new facility, located at Östberga 1:6 and part of Årsta 1:1, will continue as planned.

The City Council approved an amendment to the land development agreement for Årstafältet. This amendment transfers a previous agreement from Granitor Property Development AB to a new company, MPD Virtuosen Grund 3 AB, allowing for continued construction of homes and offices, along with a waste disposal system and parking garage in the area.

The Moderates are questioning the future of Hovet and a planned ice hockey project in Tallkrogen, criticizing the failed land allocation in Tallkrogen for Djurgården Hockey which creates uncertainty for the club. Urban Development and Sports Commissioner Jan Valeskog (S) responded that the red-green majority intends to re-investigate the future of Hovet and the Globe area as an event cluster, but maintains that the Tallkrogen site remains suitable for sports.

Emelie Wassermann (SD) questioned Urban Development and Sports Commissioner Jan Valeskog (S) regarding Svedmyrabadet's closure since autumn 2024, citing a lack of renovation plans or alternative swimming despite earlier promises. She pressed for a decision timeline for Svedmyrabadet, a plan for replacement facilities given Sandsborgsbadet's impending renovation, and why alternatives are currently missing. Valeskog confirmed Svedmyrabadet closed in autumn 2024, with a future assessment due in the first half of 2026, and acknowledged Sandsborgsbadet is currently serving as a replacement but also requires extensive renovation. The Real Estate Committee has initiated a takeover of Sandsborgsbadet, and evacuation plans will be investigated considering other existing and new pools.

Dennis Wedin (M) has questioned traffic commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) regarding the reinstatement of an investigation into covering Nynäsvägen, arguing that the previous study was halted prematurely despite the road's significant noise and pollution for residents. Strömgren responded that comprehensive financial analyses between 2020-2025 deemed a cover economically unfeasible, adding that the city aims to reduce car traffic through investments in walking, cycling, and public transport to improve the environment along the road.

Hanna Wistrand (L) proposed an investigation into developing Högdalstopparna into an attractive outdoor recreation area with improved accessibility, including a multi-use track, and to explore public transport options to the site. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by noting that several committees and administrations are already developing Högdalstopparna, partly through a detailed plan, and that public transport is primarily a regional matter.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed the City Executive Board take lead responsibility for developing Fagersjöviken in Magelungen for water recreation, citing its deterioration due to overgrowth and a need for clearer governance. The City of Stockholm responded that extensive, coordinated efforts are already underway to improve Magelungen's water quality and recreational opportunities, including a local action program. The Board recommended dismissing the motion given ongoing work, though the Centre Party and Liberals dissented, arguing for more specific measures for Fagersjöviken.

In a motion, Jonas Naddebo (C) proposes transforming Johanneshovsvägen into a green boulevard by narrowing it from four to two lanes to make way for new housing (approx. 1045 units), cycling paths, pedestrian areas, and green spaces, including a new square at Lindes tram station. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referencing ongoing work on the Årsta thoroughfare, which already aligns with several of these proposals, thus negating the need for further directives to the committees.

Councillor Dennis Wedin (M) proposed that Stockholm Globe Arena Properties AB install new security solutions, in collaboration with Hammarby IF and Djurgårdens IF, to prevent disturbances and interrupted matches for the 2025 football season, following several incidents in 2024. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, arguing that work for safer football is ongoing and sustainable changes require a cultural shift, not just technical solutions. However, the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party filed reservations, wanting the motion approved for the city to do more to counter disturbances and preserve a vibrant fan culture.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council noted several informational reports from 2025, including health protection supervision in care homes, efforts against incorrect payments and benefit fraud, the annual report from personal representatives, and follow-ups on Lex Sarah reports and the social services report. Protocols from the social delegation and the pensioner's council were also acknowledged.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör City District Board decided to file the final report for its idea-driven public partnership (IOP) with the Convictus association. This collaboration, running from July 2023 to June 2026, aimed to reach socially vulnerable individuals at the Convictus Högdalen meeting point. The administration concluded that the partnership successfully improved access to support for vulnerable groups and countered homelessness in the district.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district council approved the administration's statement in response to the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" referral, which details preschool quality and highlights the need to strengthen staff competence, language development, and assessment for children needing special support. The Sweden Democrats welcomed the report but emphasized using declining child numbers to reduce group sizes and enhance quality.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council reviewed a report on unfulfilled decisions under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) that had not been implemented within three months during Q1 2026. The report noted 24 outstanding decisions, an increase of four from the previous quarter, primarily in elderly care, and the council acknowledged the administration's report.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council approved the administration's response to the City Audit's 2025 annual report. While the audit found the council's operations partly appropriate, it recommended improvements in areas such as preschools, elder care, and individual and family care; the administration presented action plans to address these. However, the opposition criticized that several key welfare goals were only partially met and require clearer formulation.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör City District Council approved a public-private partnership with the Convictus association to continue the day activities at Convictus Högdalen. This agreement will provide support for individuals experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental health issues, or other social vulnerabilities. The collaboration is set to run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with an option for a one-year extension.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district council has approved a motion to inventory premises that can be made available to local associations. Six suitable venues were identified, though further investigation into accessibility, safety, administration, and impact on existing operations is still needed. Liberal, Moderate, and Centre party members issued a separate statement criticizing bureaucratic hurdles for associations and advocating for simpler regulations and increased trust-based governance.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör City District Council and Micasa Fastigheter decided to continue investigating the construction of a new care home with about 200 places at Hemsystern 1 in Högdalen. This means the existing Högdalen care home, which doesn't meet modern standards, will be demolished and replaced with three new buildings, increasing capacity by approximately 120 places by 2032. However, the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party dissented, wishing to also explore service apartments and consider nearby townhouses.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council approved its May 2026 monthly report, which projected that overall operations, including running costs and investments, would stay within the annual budget. However, a deficit of 3.0 million SEK is expected within the Individual and Family department, primarily due to high care costs for children and youth.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör City District Council approved allocating 600,000 SEK in association grants for environmental and climate work to 15 local associations from June 2026 to June 2027, using funds from the city's 2026 budget. These funds are intended to support associations contributing to environmental and climate goals. Emelie Wassermann (SD) abstained, arguing the money should instead go to core welfare services like preschools and elderly care.