Enskede-Årsta-Vantör

Politicians Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) have proposed that Stockholm investigate implementing a model, similar to Uppsala's "UppSam," to improve educational support for children in foster care or institutions. The district administration agrees these children are a vulnerable group and states it is already addressing the issue by introducing school coordinators in all districts, with resources allocated for this in 2026.

A motion proposes Stockholm join the "Pact of Free Cities," an international network promoting freedom, democracy, and human rights. While the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration sees benefits in strengthening the city's democratic profile, they highlight potential costs and the risk of the city being forced to take stances on controversial issues, noting Stockholm already actively works with human rights through existing programs and networks.

A politician proposed permanently opening a northbound car lane on Skanstullsbron to alleviate traffic issues at Gullmarsplan caused by the Skansbron renovation, but the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration advises against it. They argue this would be an expensive solution to a temporary problem, hindering pedestrians and cyclists while contradicting the city's sustainability efforts.

The City of Stockholm has developed a child health program for its municipal preschools, aiming to ensure all children aged 1-6 have a safe, inclusive, and health-promoting environment, and to reduce disparities in their well-being. While the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council acknowledges the program's important elements, they believe it won't introduce new changes for local preschools, as these issues are already being addressed, and they had hoped for clearer proposals on working methods or direction.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will appoint specific social services officials authorized to request assistance from the Police or Prison and Probation Service for 2026. This assistance, known as "handräckning," is crucial for swiftly implementing decisions regarding care or custody of young people under the LVU (Care of Young Persons Act). The aim is to ensure social services can act promptly to protect children and young people when necessary.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council has authorized specific officials to request assistance from the Police Authority. This measure, prompted by a new law effective April 2024, enables swift implementation of decisions regarding sheltered housing for children and their guardians, ensuring children in the district receive necessary protection.

Council members Emelie Wassermann and Simon Wiklund Lyons (SD) asked the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration about their efforts against illegal settlements, particularly at Cyklopen in Högdalen. The administration stated they follow city eviction procedures, involving police reports and contact with the Enforcement Authority, with three park engineers from the urban environment unit responsible for oversight. The estimated cost of addressing illegal settlements in the district was 1.6 million SEK between 2022-2024, though costs have decreased due to fewer settlements being discovered.

A citizen proposed that the noise reduction at Stureby School's playground, near Örbyleden, is inadequate, resulting in high noise levels and harmful particles. The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration stated that the Education Administration is responsible for the school's outdoor environment and the Sports Administration for the sports field. The matter has therefore been forwarded to these administrations, as noise levels on the sports field exceed 55 decibels according to a 2022 investigation.

A resident proposed adding more playground equipment for young children in Väständaparken, Årsta, after a previous suggestion for Sandfjärdsparken was declined. The district administration has now applied for safety funds to upgrade Sandfjärdsparken with new playground equipment, park furniture, and lighting, thus addressing the resident's original request. Väständaparken, conversely, is considered to have been recently developed and is not currently slated for new measures.

Micasa Fastigheter is planning a major redevelopment of the Bygeln 5 property in Rågsved, which is strategically important for the city's development in the area. The first phase involves renovating existing service house premises to create new offices for the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district administration, accommodating approximately 460 employees, with occupancy expected in autumn 2028. This project ensures that the health center, child and maternal healthcare center, dentist, and chiropodist can remain in the building during the renovation.

This matter is a notification of several decisions made by the City Archives and the Culture Department. The decisions concern, among other things, the preservation and culling of documents from various administrations and companies such as Stockholm Business Region and Stokab. Furthermore, the Culture Department has made decisions regarding artistic designs in Kista Äng, Älvsjöbadet, and Enskede IP, as well as several building permit and planning matters on which the City Museum has commented.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council is set to elect new members for its Pensioners' Council for 2026. This council, comprising five regular members and five alternates, will serve as an advisory body on matters concerning the living conditions of the elderly in the district. The proposed members, including Ulf Gran, Monica Engelhart, and Eva Magnusson, have been nominated by pensioner associations PRO and SPF Seniorerna.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council will appoint members to its Social Delegation for 2026. This delegation is important for residents as it makes decisions regarding individuals' personal and financial circumstances. They also handle urgent matters concerning the care of young people, interventions for substance abusers, and the placement of children in protected housing within the district.