Enskede-Årsta-Vantör

The City Executive Board has approved a revised policy decision for the Årstafältet project. This means the Exploitation Committee can continue planning for the project, with a budget of up to SEK 231 million, despite worsened economic conditions, reduced housing development due to the recession, and increased construction costs. The Christian Democrats issued a reservation against the decision.

The City Executive Board rejected a Liberal motion to introduce "cultural sound zones" to protect Stockholm's culture and nightlife. This decision was based on the inability of individual municipalities to permit higher noise levels under current law, and because existing initiatives like cultural navigators and the nightlife strategy already support the city's cultural and entertainment scene. The Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats dissented from the decision.

Dennis Wedin (M) questioned Jan Valeskog (S), Commissioner for Urban Development and Sports, about the future of Hovet arena and Djurgården Hockey's planned arena in Tallkrogen. Wedin criticized the red-green majority's decision to keep Hovet until 2030 while the land allocation for Djurgården's Tallkrogen project failed. Valeskog responded that the red-green majority intends to re-evaluate urban development plans in the northern Globen area, including the possibility of an ice arena, and that while Tallkrogen is suitable for sports, specific developments there will be decided once the Globen area's direction is clearer.

Emelie Wassermann (SD) has submitted an interpellation to Jan Valeskog (S), Commissioner for Urban Development and Sport, regarding Svedmyrabadet, which has been closed since autumn 2024. She inquires about the timeline for renovation and reopening decisions, and why replacement bathing facilities haven't been provided despite promises, especially with Sandsborgsbadet also facing extended renovation. Valeskog responds that an investigation into Svedmyrabadet will be presented in the first half of 2026, and that users are directed to Sandsborgsbadet, which has been adapted with higher water temperatures. He confirms Sandsborgsbadet's renovation needs and that a solution is being developed to ensure swimming opportunities in southern Stockholm during its closure.

Dennis Wedin (M) questioned Traffic Commissioner Lars Strömgren (MP) on resuming the Nynäsvägen road-covering investigation, a project previously halted in 2025 due to perceived financial infeasibility despite no specific calculations being presented. Strömgren replied that extensive calculations did show none of the studied alternatives could finance a covering, adding that the city aims to improve the local environment by promoting walking, cycling, and public transport to reduce car traffic.

Hanna Wistrand (L) proposed developing Högdalstopparna into an attractive outdoor recreation area with improved accessibility, suggesting that the sport committee and other relevant committees investigate enhancements and better public transport links. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that city administrations are already working on a detailed plan for the area, which largely aligns with the motion's intentions.

Hanna Wistrand (L) proposes Stockholm investigate establishing a multi-purpose track for year-round training, accessible to skiers, cyclists, and para-athletes. This track aims to provide an organized, accessible, and traffic-safe training environment for children, youth, and individuals with disabilities, potentially located near Högdalstopparna or Sjöängen’s BP. While the Sports Committee and City Executive Office are already discussing such a track and suggest answering the motion, the Liberals believe a formal investigation should proceed.

Councillor Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed transforming Johanneshovsvägen into a green boulevard with reduced speed and fewer lanes, creating space for around 1045 new homes and improved pedestrian/cycling paths, plus a new square at Lindes light rail station. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referencing ongoing work on the "Årstastråket" project, as many of Naddebo's proposals are already covered there, thus seeing no need for further directives to the committees.

The City Executive Board's Economy and Security Committee approved the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör City District Council's application to rent a space for a leisure equipment bank in Högdalen, at the property Kantjärnet 4, for an annual rent of 0.7 million SEK. However, Jonas Nilsson (M) and City Commissioner Jönsson (L) dissented, advocating instead for a comprehensive strategy for leisure equipment bank operations across Stockholm.

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.