Enskede-Årsta-Vantör

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council approved its first interim report for 2026, indicating two out of three city council goals were fully met, with the "green and fossil-free Stockholm" goal partially met. The council also projected a surplus of 3.8 million SEK before transfers, despite noting high care costs for children and youth. Additionally, budget adjustments, an anti-crime action plan, procurement plan, and several applications for professional development funds in disability care, elderly care, and senior mental health were approved.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council approved the administration's statement in response to a letter from Peter Backlund (L) and Urban Rybrink (L). Their letter raised concerns about the recruitment of children and young people into far-right "activist clubs" in southern Stockholm. The administration outlined its crime prevention efforts, including collaboration within SSPF (school, social services, police, and recreation) and adherence to the City of Stockholm's guidelines for preventing and detecting violent extremism, as well as how they work to prevent municipal premises from being used by extremist groups.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council approved a statement responding to an inquiry from the Left Party, Social Democrats, and Green Party regarding managers' web-based training on Environmental Program 2030. The inquiry concerned the training's content and how the administration would ensure greater participation. The district administration responded that the one-hour training would be promoted through additional reminders and inclusion in new manager onboarding materials to increase knowledge of the environmental program.

The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Council approved the administration's statement in response to a letter from the Centre Party regarding the consequences of skilled worker expulsions. The Centre Party expressed concern that these expulsions impact municipal operations, which have significant recruitment needs in elderly care, preschools, and social services, as well as the city's business sector. While the administration emphasized the importance of being an attractive employer and securing competence, they stated that they currently cannot assess the full consequences or the number of employees potentially affected by such expulsions.

A citizen proposed building a boules court and adding park furniture in Margaretaparken. The District Council approved the administration's recommendation to gravel an area in the park for boules, but not construct a framed court due to limited flat space and to avoid hindering other events. This decision enhances the park's amenities and creates a new space for spontaneous sports.

A citizen proposed expanding the sunbathing jetties in Årstaviken into swimming jetties. The Enskede-Årsta-Vantör district council decided against the proposal, citing that Årstaviken is a waterway for larger boats and ships, making swimming there unsuitable, especially since the shipping lane is close to the southern shore where the jetties are located, limiting options for deep-water swimming jetties. Emelie Wassermann (SD) reserved her opinion, advocating for the matter to be sent back for investigation into smaller improvements.

The Social Welfare Committee approved the proposal to order five group home apartments with common and staff areas in the Persikan 6 block on Södermalm. This is to address the city's significant shortage of housing places under the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS). The new homes are expected to be ready for occupancy in the autumn of 2026, with an estimated annual rent of approximately SEK 2 million.

The City Executive Board decided to establish the Hemskogen biotope protection area in Enskede-Årsta-Vantör. This approximately 16.3-hectare area will protect land with very old trees and its biodiversity. The decision was made after a vote, rejecting a proposal for referral, and included reservations from the Liberal Party and the Centre Party.

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.