The Farsta District Council reviewed a protocol from the joint council for disability issues in Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Farsta, and Skarpnäck. The council decided to file the protocol from the May 5, 2026 meeting, meaning the information was noted without further action.
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The Farsta District Council reviewed the minutes from the Pensioners' Council meeting on August 19, 2026. The Council decided to file the minutes, indicating that the information from the meeting has been noted.
The Farsta City District Committee reviewed an application for a serving permit for Crêperiet restaurant from the Social Welfare Committee's licensing unit. The committee approved submitting the administration's positive statement to the Social Welfare Committee. The application is for a permanent permit with full alcohol rights for both indoor and outdoor seating, with specific hours for the outdoor area.
The Farsta District Council largely approved the administration's report responding to the City Executive Board's referral on a revised resource allocation model for financial assistance. However, the Council expressed concern that the new model reduces resources for outer city districts like Farsta, despite growing socioeconomic challenges, and believed the model needs to be supplemented to better capture actual needs. The Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party made a special statement confirming that Farsta receives a lower resource allocation quota with the new model.
The Farsta District Council considered a referral response regarding a proposed city-wide functional description for cultural coordinators. The council decided to forward its official statement to the City Executive Board, thereby supporting the proposal for a clearer role for cultural coordinators to promote increased and equitable access to culture for all residents, including prioritized groups. The Liberals submitted a separate statement, expressing support for the proposal but requesting a more defined role description for the cultural coordinator.
The Farsta District Council decided to transition to in-house meal services, meaning municipal cooking, for preschools in Farsta Södra, while preschools in the Western area will continue with external catering. This decision was based on a report indicating higher costs for in-house services, along with staffing and vulnerability challenges. The Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Sweden Democrats all submitted dissenting opinions, raising concerns about increased costs and prioritizing nutritional food over climate goals.
Farsta District Council approved the administration's report on the 2026 user survey for eldercare day activities at Edö. While most users were satisfied and felt secure, fewer felt the activities met their expectations and their influence over activities had decreased. Leif Söderström (SD) dissented, proposing deep interviews with male users, more contact with relatives, and an investigation into dissatisfaction with paratransit services, while M, L, and C also issued a statement emphasizing the importance of strengthening user participation.
The Farsta City District Committee decided to renovate the Forsängen playground in Farsta strand. The 3 million SEK renovation will introduce new climbing-themed play features, themed play, and more greenery to enhance the park's appeal and cater to a wider age range. Work is scheduled to take place in the autumn of 2026.
The Farsta District Council approved the administration's report in response to a letter from the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party. This letter had requested an account of the cost and quality impacts of insourcing operations. The Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party submitted a separate statement, acknowledging the report while emphasizing that results varied and decisions on operating models should be based on documented quality and cost outcomes, rather than political ambition.
The Farsta City District Board approved the administration's financial monthly report for July 2026. While a balanced budget was expected for the year after a transfer from a fund, there would otherwise have been a deficit of SEK 6 million. The largest projected deficits were in individual and family care, particularly for children and young people, and in elder care.
The Farsta City District Committee approved a citizen proposal for an ice rink at the Tallkrogen sports field by Olympiaplan. While the administration supported the idea, an ice rink could not be immediately created due to a lack of water on-site. A water tank truck will be available to flood the rink for the winter season of 2027–2028.
The City Council approved the implementation decision for the Tallkrogen School project in Farsta. This means the school will undergo maintenance and adaptation to its operations at a cost of SEK 261.1 million, with the Education Committee funding SEK 54.1 million of that amount.
The City Planning Committee partially approved a detailed development plan for Solhöjden in Solhem. Instead of terraced houses, the committee will now investigate building multi-story apartment blocks in area A and a semi-detached house in area B to better utilize the land and minimize impact on the valuable natural environment, including protected pine trees. This decision allows for further investigation focused on preserving the area's ecological and recreational values, despite its proximity to public transport, with several parties reserving their positions.
The Farsta District Council addressed several issues, including a written submission from Camilla Bergman (L) highlighting a decrease in welfare reports for young children from preschools and BVCs. The council decided to forward the submission to the administration for preparation. Council members also raised questions regarding preschool space needs, the increase in financial assistance, and how the administration handles audit remarks on internal controls.
The Farsta City District Committee reviewed the minutes from the Pensioners' Council meeting on June 8, 2026. The committee decided to file the minutes, noting and archiving the information without taking any further action on the matter.
The Farsta District Council has acknowledged the administration's report to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) concerning support and service decisions that could not be implemented during the first quarter of 2026. According to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS), municipalities must quarterly report beneficial decisions not implemented within three months, along with the reasons for these delays.
The Farsta District Council approved the Farsta District Administration's statement regarding the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" report, which details the quality of Stockholm's preschools and notes positive developments in the districts' quality work. The Moderates, Centre Party, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats issued separate statements, requesting more current data, increased focus on children's language development, and clearer requirements for staff's Swedish proficiency to ensure equitable and high-quality preschools.
The Farsta District Council reviewed the revised cultural strategy program for the City of Stockholm and decided to support the administration's proposal. The Moderates, Centre Party, and Liberals, however, dissented, arguing for a joint proposal that highlighted contradictions between the program's intentions and current policy, particularly regarding safety, accessibility for the elderly, and the need for better conditions for local cultural initiatives and entrepreneurship.
The Farsta District Council reviewed its 2025 annual report. While the City Audit assessed the council's operations as largely appropriate and financially satisfactory, it noted that internal governance and control were only partially adequate, with several past recommendations still unaddressed. Despite objections from the Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Sweden Democrats regarding persistent deficiencies, especially concerning association grants and democratic conditions, the council submitted the administration's statement as its response to the City Audit.
The Farsta District Council decided to purchase a tractor with accessories, costing approximately SEK 2.2 million. This acquisition is necessary as the administration will take over park operations in-house starting October 1, 2026, and will be financed through budget adjustments requested in conjunction with the activity plan.
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