Farsta

The Farsta District Council processed guidelines for financial assistance, approving the administration's proposal to the City Executive Board. These new guidelines include clearer mandates, a strengthened child and gender equality perspective, and an increased focus on children's conditions. However, Olof Peterson et al. (M), Christer Eriksson (C), Camilla Bergman (L), and Leif Söderström (SD) reserved themselves against the decision, advocating for a revision due to concerns that the guidelines weaken work incentives and are problematic regarding assistance to individuals without residence permits.

The Farsta District Council considered guidelines for how special accommodations under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS), including social psychiatric support housing, should be allocated. The council forwarded the administration's positive recommendation to the City Executive Board. The new guidelines aim to enhance legal certainty, ensure equal treatment, and clarify the division of responsibilities regarding these accommodations for residents.

The Farsta City District Committee responded to a consultation on the "Action Plan for a Gender Equal Stockholm 2030," approving the administration's proposal which supports the plan's ambitions but highlights the need for more resources. The Moderates, Centre Party, and Liberals issued a reservation, arguing the plan is too theoretical and administrative, instead emphasizing concrete actions against issues like men's violence against women. The Sweden Democrats also made a separate statement, expressing concern that the plan risks increasing bureaucracy and that the focus should be on concrete measures.

The Farsta City District Committee decided to revise its delegation of authority, removing the power of officials to place children in emergency foster care. Instead, five committee members—Kjell Backman (S), Susanne Larsson (M), Anki Johansson (S), Moa Sahlin (S), and Christer Eriksson (C)—were appointed to make urgent decisions regarding such placements between April 23 and December 31, 2026.

The Farsta District Council approved the foundation for the city's overarching housing plan for individuals with disabilities under the LSS and SoL laws for the years 2026–2036. This plan aims to better meet the need for housing with special services and reduce the number of unanswered decisions and placements outside the freedom of choice system for such housing.

The Farsta City District Committee approved the administration's budget proposal for 2027, with a focus on 2028 and 2029, forwarding it to the City Executive Board. This decision was made despite reservations from the Moderates, Centre Party, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats, who submitted their own proposals and expressed concerns regarding insecurity, the placement of trial and training apartments, and the handling of demographic shifts in preschools and elderly care.

The Farsta District Council approved the administration's statement responding to a letter from the Moderates regarding the city's democratic conditions. While the Moderates felt the administration's answers didn't fully address their concerns about how associations meet these conditions, the administration concluded the existing requirements are sufficient and require no revision.

The Farsta District Council approved the administration's report in response to a letter from the Sweden Democrats concerning association grants for Konsthall C. The Sweden Democrats had questioned whether Konsthall C met the city's democracy criteria due to its support for the BDS campaign. The council had previously granted Konsthall C association funding for 2025 and 2026, and the administration assessed that Konsthall C does not violate the democracy criteria.

The Farsta District Council addressed a citizen proposal to strengthen efforts against violent extremism in Farsta, which included promptly removing Nazi graffiti, enhancing collaboration between the city, housing companies, and civil society, and offering support to victims. The council decided to refer to the administration's report, which stated that they already follow routines for handling these issues, focusing on rapid graffiti removal, cooperation with various stakeholders, and resident support.

The Farsta District Council considered a citizen's proposal to create a plan for restoring Sköndal's tree population, as many trees have been felled due to development projects. The council decided to accept the administration's statement in response to the proposal, which found a special plan for Sköndal unnecessary because replanting is ongoing and responsibility for trees is shared by several actors. The Moderates, Centre Party, and Liberals issued a joint statement agreeing that a comprehensive plan isn't needed, but emphasized that planting efforts must deliver real environmental and residential benefits, not just formal compensation.

The Farsta City District Board rejected a citizen's proposal to convert the football pitch at Rottnerosbacken into a dog park. An investigation found that the football pitch is actively used by local residents, contrary to the proposer's belief that the site was unutilized.

The Farsta District Council received a citizen's proposal to construct an ice rink in Tallkrogen. The council decided to forward the proposal to the administration for further investigation.

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.

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 Sports Committee is set to review a proposal to grant Farsta Tennis Club 1,064,000 SEK over eight years. This support aims to help the club adjust its finances after its annual lease fee for land in Gubbängen increased significantly from 500 SEK to 379,876 SEK, and is contingent on the club maintaining a primary focus on children and youth activities.

The Liberals proposed designating Fagersjöskogen as a nature reserve to protect its unique natural values, wildlife, and secure a vital green space for South Stockholm residents. The city responded that work to investigate the conditions for a nature reserve in Fagersjöskogen is already underway as part of previous budget decisions.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed that the City Executive Board assume coordinated responsibility for developing Fagersjöviken in Magelungen into an attractive area for water recreation, such as swimming, paddling, and fishing, citing its deterioration due to overgrowth and unclear responsibilities. The City Executive Board responded that the city is already working collaboratively to improve water quality, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities in Magelungen, with Fagersjöviken being prioritized within the "Focus Farsta" initiative.

Stockholm City Council plans to establish Majroskogen in southern Stockholm as a nature reserve, aiming to protect its biodiversity of conifer forests, mountain slopes, and wetlands, while also enhancing the area for recreation and public health. The roughly 58.6-hectare reserve will feature signs, rest areas, and marked trails, though some parts will be excluded to allow for potential housing development.

The City of Stockholm plans to sell part of the Farsta 2:1 property to AB Borätt for the construction of 137 tenant-owner apartments in three high-rises along Lingvägen, bordering Farsta and Hökarängen. This project, named Samsö, also allows for the expansion of Kvickentorpsskolan and a new preschool, along with a new street and improved pedestrian and bicycle path. The Sweden Democrats formally object to the decision, proposing instead that the area be used for a football field.

Stockholm Water AB's board has been informed of two referral responses. One concerns the Masmo Tunnel and permits for water activities, while the other relates to new sewer lines within the Bornsjö water protection area. The board approved the receipt of these.