Farsta

The Farsta District Council has responded to a letter from the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party regarding inadequate snow removal in Farsta. While the parties highlighted uncleared park paths and icy walkways causing accessibility issues for residents, the elderly, and home care staff, the administration disagreed that problems were widespread. However, they acknowledged shortcomings in Tallkrogen and Svedmyra, where contractors were fined, and are working to improve follow-up and coordination with the Traffic Administration Office.

A citizen proposed building a lighted outdoor gym with a child-friendly section at Sunneplan to promote physical activity, improve public health, and create a safer environment. The administration supports this, recommending the Farsta City District Council approve it, provided they secure approximately 1.2 million SEK in safety investment funds for 2027 to develop it as a combined activity area for all ages.

A citizen proposal to divide the southern part of Olympiaplan in Farsta into meadow and lawn, to create more space for play, dog walking, and social activities, has been rejected by the Farsta District Council. The council believes there are already ample grassy areas on northern Olympiaplan, and that such a change would harm biodiversity and incur significant costs for the administration.

A 10-year-old suggested making Airplane Park (Nybygget playground) in Gubbängen more fun for ten-year-olds with a climbing wall or obstacle course. The Farsta City District Committee replied that the park was recently renovated in 2017 and is already well-equipped, so no new major investments, costing up to 700,000 SEK, are currently prioritized for Nybygget.

The Farsta City District Board has reviewed a compilation of decisions made independently by the City District Director. These decisions include the procurement of hostel places and emergency housing for the homeless, impacting residents in need of temporary accommodation. The Board filed the information.

Farsta's Pensioner Council discussed new initiatives and challenges for seniors, including the new "Elderly Pilot" service designed to guide seniors on support, activities, and independent living, such as transport and home care. The council was also informed about an upcoming user survey on eldercare and engaged in a dialogue about staffing and language skills within eldercare.

The Liberals propose that Stockholm introduce more summer pedestrian streets and squares to create a more vibrant city environment, benefit trade, and increase safety. Farsta district administration supports this, suggesting Karlandaplan, Gubbängstorget, and Stig Trenters torg in Farsta as potential locations. They emphasize ensuring public transport accessibility and involving residents and businesses in the planning.

The City of Stockholm proposes establishing a 12.2-hectare forest area in Gökdalen, Farsta, as a biotope protection area to safeguard old trees and rich biodiversity, including rare species. This will preserve the forest for recreation while prohibiting harmful activities and ensuring the area is managed to protect its natural values.

The City of Stockholm proposes a new food program to make meals served in preschools, schools, and elder care, as well as residents' food choices, healthier, climate-smart, and environmentally friendly. Farsta district administration supports this but requests clearer purchasing rules, more staff training, and better communication to help both city operations and residents choose sustainable food.

The Farsta City District Committee will sign a new agreement with four local associations – FOC Farsta Fotboll, Farsta Scoutkår, Farsta IBK, and Hammarby Basket – to organize nighttime patrols in 2026. This initiative aims to increase safety in Farsta by having more adults present outdoors in the evenings and at night, which is expected to reduce disturbances and improve contact with children and young people. The city will contribute 1500 SEK per patrol night to the associations.

The Farsta District Council is updating its internal procedures for handling deficiencies and abuses within social services and LSS operations (Lex Sarah cases). This means serious issues will be reported to the council faster, and the District Director will be responsible for reporting severe abuses to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO). Furthermore, the municipality's obligation to report unsuitable care providers to IVO is expanded from only personal assistance to include all licensed operations within SoL and LSS, strengthening care oversight.

The Farsta City District Committee has decided to procure winter road maintenance and other park maintenance services. This ensures that parks, green spaces along traffic routes, and park paths in Farsta will continue to be maintained by external contractors, keeping them clean and accessible year-round. This procurement is a collaboration with several southern city districts to achieve economies of scale.

Farsta District Council evaluated nine of its own operations for individuals with disabilities and social psychiatry during 2023, including service housing like Brattforsgatan and group housing in Sköndal, as well as day activities such as STUDIO.it. The results indicate that the operations are generally safe and secure, with good user participation and well-trained staff. However, there's a need to clarify and implement certain routines, a process already underway, and the administration believes ongoing competence development and a new management structure will enhance quality and user rights.

The Farsta District Council has approved a report on user surveys from 2025, which showed that disabled individuals under 65 in Farsta are generally satisfied with home care and short-term stays, although satisfaction is slightly lower than the city average. These results, including improved satisfaction with case managers, will be used to continuously develop and enhance care services.

The 2025 user survey for Farsta district's park playgrounds, youth centers, and open preschools shows that visitors are generally very satisfied and feel safe in the activities, which are seen as important social meeting places. Although more children and young people feel involved, 19 percent of adults perceive safety deficiencies in the outdoor environment of park playgrounds, which the administration will work to improve during 2026. There are also requests for better equipment in park playgrounds, longer opening hours at open preschools, and a continued focus on increasing girls' participation in youth centers.

The City of Stockholm, in collaboration with Nacka Municipality, has adopted a local action program for Strömmen to improve its water quality. Strömmen currently suffers from poor ecological and chemical status due to pollution from urban environments, storm and wastewater, and contaminated sediments. The program proposes measures to reduce the spread of environmental toxins and enhance habitats for plants and animals, aiming for cleaner water in the long term, despite potentially significant costs.

The Farsta District Council proposes significant investments in three parks between 2027 and 2029 to enhance local areas. Plans include an activity park at Farstaängen (approx. SEK 27.4 million), an improved beach park at Farstaängsvägen (approx. SEK 29.5 million) with more accessible waterfront areas, and new entrances to the future Majroskogen nature reserve (approx. SEK 10 million). These projects aim to provide more recreation, increased accessibility, and a safer environment for Farsta residents.

The Farsta District Council has approved its 2025 activity report and financial statement, showing a surplus of SEK 3.5 million. The council decided to reallocate SEK 0.8 million, originally for upgrading a playground in Forsängen, to projects including lighting for the Fagersjö exercise track, citizen proposals, and renovating wading pools. Furthermore, funds were reallocated for renovating park paths and another playground, with an accumulated net of SEK 13.4 million carried over to 2026.

A citizen suggested clearing undergrowth and felling trees at Kojparken playground in Farsta to make it brighter and safer. The Farsta City District Committee decided to clear undergrowth around the playground but will not fell any trees. This is because the trees are considered important for biodiversity in an ecologically particularly significant area.

A citizen proposed building a dog park in Gubbängsparken to provide a safe space for the area's many dog owners and enliven the park in the evenings. Farsta City District Administration supports the idea but suggests a western placement to minimize disturbance for residents and potentially relocate an existing dog park in Tallkrogen. The estimated cost of 700,000 SEK is not budgeted for 2026, but the administration intends to seek funding for construction in 2027.