Farsta

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 District Council decided to forward a letter from M, L, and C regarding insourced operations to the administration for preparation. The administration also reported on the successful implementation of full-time as the norm, though with some challenges in elder care, disability services, and preschools. Additionally, a new management structure has improved employee access to supervisors, and declining preschool enrollment is being managed without negative impact on children or staff.

The Farsta District Council decided to discontinue a paternity investigation, case number FAR 2026/271, in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 7 of the Parental Code. The matter was removed from the minutes due to confidentiality.

The Farsta District Council addressed the matter of participating in the City of Stockholm's Quality Award 2026. The chairperson proposed that the application be filed, which the council decided upon. This year, Farsta competed with a submission from the Disability Unit, a part of the competition that recognizes and rewards quality work aimed at improving service and benefit for Stockholm residents.

The Farsta District Council approved a revised delegation of authority, allowing officials from the central placement unit to now search for and negotiate prices for housing with special services under the LSS Act, as well as various care and housing forms like HVB, supported housing, and foster homes under the Social Services Act and LVU. This delegation applies to both children and adults, and also includes the authority to sign contracts for these placements.

The Farsta District Council approved the administration's response regarding the implementation of new secrecy legislation, effective December 2025. The administration stated that the law increases possibilities for information sharing between social services, schools, and police, though individual assessments and consent remain crucial, and ethical challenges persist. The opposition welcomed the expanded scope for information sharing but urged caution against hindering new working methods and will monitor the law's practical impact, especially in crime prevention and SSPF collaborations.

The Farsta City District Committee has approved accepting a donation of Silent Disco equipment from Silent Event Sweden. The gift, valued at 17,950 SEK, includes 25 headphones, three transmitters, and a charger, and will be used by the administration to promote cultural and recreational activities.

The Farsta District Council approved the first triannual report for 2026, which included the administration's environmental and climate action plan and adjusted annual goals for summer jobs, along with several budget adjustments and professional development grants. The Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party reserved their positions due to financial concerns, criticizing the handling of the Postiljonen care home and the insourcing of park maintenance, while the Sweden Democrats also reserved, criticizing the proposal for democracy ambassadors and deficiencies in the decision basis for some professional development applications.

The City Executive Board decided to establish the Gökdalen biotope protection area in Farsta to preserve and develop its natural values and biodiversity, especially for protected and endangered species in the older tree environments. Despite reservations from the Liberal and Centre Parties, the proposal was approved, prohibiting activities that could harm the natural environment within the area.

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 Farsta District Council discussed the March 2026 financial report and the 2027-2029 budget. Members from the Moderate, Centre, and Liberal parties raised concerns about budget deficits in child and youth care and elderly care, the impact of legislative changes on placement costs, Farsta's specific needs in elderly care, preschool facility planning, and the need for budget increases. The administration responded by stating they continuously monitor cost development, prioritize budget reinforcement in elderly care, and allocate resources for local needs within "Fokus Farsta."

The Farsta City District Committee decided on April 23, 2026, to discontinue a paternity investigation in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 7 of the Parental Code. This matter was handled behind closed doors due to confidentiality.

The Farsta District Council addressed a case concerning the transfer of custody for a child to a specially appointed guardian, as per Chapter 6, Section 8 of the Parental Code. Due to confidentiality, the details of the case were removed from the public document. The decision was made on April 23, 2026.

The Farsta District Council noted the minutes from the joint disability council meetings for Enskede-Årsta-Vantör, Farsta, and Skarpnäck. The minutes from the meetings held on January 20 and March 10, 2026, were filed, indicating the council has taken note of their content.

The Farsta District Council decided to file the minutes from the Pensioners' Council meeting on April 13, 2026. This means the council acknowledged the content of the meeting minutes from the representatives of Farsta's pensioners.

The Farsta District Council approved the administration's statement regarding the detailed development plan for Högdalstopparna, which aims to secure the area for park and nature use for sports and recreation, and to explore establishing an allotment garden for urban farming. The Moderates, Centre Party, and Liberals dissented, advocating for a reconsideration of the allotment garden's placement due to potential contamination risks from soil and leachate.

The Farsta City District Committee reviewed the City Executive Board's referral regarding revised guidelines for child safety in Stockholm's municipal preschools and decided to forward the administration's report to the City Executive Board. Olof Peterson (M), Christer Eriksson (C), and Camilla Bergman (L) dissented, proposing stricter measures against "mega-preschools," expanded background checks for staff, and improved support for detecting honor-related violence and oppression and managing welfare reports.