Farsta

The Social Welfare Committee will address a quality review of aftercare for children aged 13-17 in societal care in Farsta, Hägersten-Älvsjö, and Södermalm. The review highlights that these children often have complex needs and that the care chain is sometimes interrupted. It proposes earlier planning for aftercare, stronger support for guardians, and improved collaboration with the region, especially psychiatry and habilitation, to ensure a more secure transition back to daily life.

The Culture Committee is set to discuss a proposed development of Kulturhuset Fanfaren in Farsta. This plan involves renovating and expanding the building to accommodate a growing population, enhance safety in Farsta centrum, and provide more accessible activities for children and young people. The proposal aims to integrate library services, the cultural school, and external partners, creating new spaces for digital creation, additional study rooms, and a renovated main stage.

Hanna Wistrand (L) proposed an investigation into developing Högdalstopparna into an attractive outdoor recreation area with improved accessibility, including expanded public transport. The City Executive Office and relevant committees responded that similar work is already underway, including a detailed development plan for the area, and that public transport is primarily a regional matter. They therefore recommend responding to the motion by referring to this ongoing work.

Liberals propose investigating Fagersjöskogen in Söderort to become a nature reserve, citing its ecological value, biodiversity, and recreational benefits. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, as there is already an ongoing budget assignment to explore the prerequisites for a nature reserve in Fagersjöskogen.

Jonas Naddebo (Centre Party) proposed that the City Executive Board take coordinated responsibility for developing Fagersjöviken in Magelungen into an attractive area for water recreation, citing overgrowth and unclear responsibilities. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating the city already conducts extensive, coordinated work to improve water quality and recreational opportunities in Magelungen, with Fagersjöviken prioritized within the Fokus Farsta initiative.

The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council establish Gökdalen in Farsta as a biotope protection area. The purpose is to long-term preserve the natural values and biodiversity in the approximately 12.3-hectare forest area, which contains old trees and is an important habitat for bats and forest birds, among others. The proposal has been revised after consultation, and a dialogue has taken place with Ellevio AB regarding existing power lines.

The Farsta City District Administration proposes that the City District Committee note the notification of Farsta's participation in the Quality Award 2026. This award aims to recognize and reward operations within the City of Stockholm that work to improve quality and service for residents. This year, the Farsta City District Committee is competing with an entry from the Disability Unit.

The Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party have requested clarification from the Farsta District Council on how social services interpret and apply the new confidentiality legislation, effective December 1, 2025, specifically concerning its impact on information sharing and collaboration with schools and the police. Farsta District Administration proposes responding with an official statement acknowledging that the new law facilitates greater information sharing, especially for crime prevention, while still requiring individual assessments and considering the ethical challenges of sharing data without consent. The administration welcomes the city's ongoing work to update guidelines and the confidentiality handbook.

Silent Event Sweden has proposed donating Silent Disco equipment, valued at 17,950 SEK (excluding VAT), to the Farsta City District Administration. The donation includes 25 headphones, three transmitters, and one charger, intended for use in the administration's outreach activities. The Farsta City District Council will consider approving the receipt of this gift.

The City Council is proposed to designate Gökdalen in Farsta, a 12.3-hectare forest with old-growth trees, as a biotope protection area to preserve and develop natural values and biodiversity, strengthening its role within the Hanveden wedge and the city's green infrastructure. However, the Liberals and Centre Party have reservations, arguing that the protection could limit future urban development and that the process has been rushed.

Liberal Party members propose protecting the 100-hectare Fagersjöskogen forest, located between Farsta and Hökarängen, as a nature reserve to preserve its ecological value, protect wildlife, and provide a green space for South Stockholm residents. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by stating that the city already has a budget assignment to investigate the conditions for establishing a nature reserve in Fagersjöskogen, meaning the work is already underway.

The City Council will review the minutes from a meeting of theadevisory council for disability issues in Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Farsta, and Skarpnäck. The council discussed the availability of escorts, noting general satisfaction while acknowledging some individuals feel their needs are not fully met, even as the municipality adheres to guidelines. They also plan a safety walk in Skarpnäck after the summer and will address accessibility at the Skarpnäck civic office at their next meeting.

The Farsta District Council is set to review a proposed zoning plan for Högdalstopparna in Högdalen and Hökarängen, aimed at preserving the area for sports and recreation while creating a community garden with 40-45 allotments. While the District Administration supports the plan, it raises concerns about pollution risks and costs for the allotments at the proposed site, suggesting Gubbängsfältet as a safer and more cost-effective alternative for more allotments.

The Farsta City District Administration has submitted its statement regarding a revised guideline for child safety in Stockholm City's municipal preschools. The guideline aims to strengthen and standardize child safety work in preschools, and Farsta suggests clarifications on how safety areas link to preschool routines. They also propose grouping evacuation, invacuation, and lockout into their own safety area for clarity.

The Farsta City District Committee is to respond to the City Executive Board regarding new, clearer guidelines for financial assistance. These updated guidelines, which include the Stockholm standard for higher child benefits and clearer rules for SL travel cards and home insurance, aim to be more tailored to Stockholm and strengthen child and gender equality perspectives. While generally positive, the administration proposes clarifications, particularly concerning case handling for individuals without residence permits and those moving between districts.

The Farsta District Administration proposes that the City Executive Board approve new guidelines for allocating special housing under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS), including social psychiatric supported housing. The aim is to create a clearer, more legally sound, and equitable process for residents needing these accommodations, while also clarifying responsibilities between the Social Welfare Administration and the district administrations. The guidelines detail procedures for handling expressions of interest, prioritizing urgent needs, and the process for offering and responding to housing placements.

The Farsta District Council is to respond to a referral from the City Executive Board regarding a new national activity requirement for individuals receiving social assistance. This requirement, proposed to take effect July 1, 2026, would obligate municipalities to offer activities leading to employment and self-sufficiency. Farsta's administration supports the proposal that the Labor Market Committee be primarily responsible for these activities in Stockholm, aiming for a clearer and more uniform process.

The Farsta City District Administration is to respond to a consultation from the City Executive Board regarding an action plan for a gender-equal Stockholm by 2030. While the administration supports the plan's ambitions to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all residents regardless of gender, it highlights the need for more resources for boards and companies to implement the many new goals. It also calls for a specific goal within the action plan addressing the city's responsibility as an employer.

A motion by Sergej Salnikov (SD) proposes that the city investigate establishing more practice driving areas for motorcycles, as the current single location at Älvsjömässan is reportedly overcrowded. The Farsta City District Administration, tasked with commenting on the proposal, stated they have limited knowledge of the matter and no jurisdiction over the relevant areas.

The Farsta City District Committee is to approve a basis for Stockholm City's housing plan for people with disabilities under LSS and SoL for the years 2026–2036. The plan aims to better meet the need for special housing and reduce out-of-contract placements, with an estimated need for 323 new apartments in the eastern Söderort region by 2036, ensuring more residents receive the housing they need, preferably in their home municipality.