Hägersten-Älvsjö

Micasa Real Estate proposes that the board approve the direction for a project to build six new apartments for individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the LSS Act, on the Stänkskärmen 26 property in Örby. This addresses the significant demand for such housing in Stockholm. Should the Social Services Department commission the project, Micasa will proceed with planning and prepare documentation for an implementation decision.

The District Director for Hägersten-Älvsjö reported on successful summer activities with high participation and a record number of summer job applications from young people. Upcoming events include the Solberga Festival, the 10-year anniversary of Älvsjöskogen, and an activity afternoon with Fritidsbanken in Fruängen; associations were also encouraged to apply for activity grants and residents were reminded about advance voting for the 2026 election.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council reviewed various received reports and registered cases, deciding to file the information. These reports covered topics such as the social services report for 2025, Lex Sarah follow-ups, the annual report on personal advocates, efforts against incorrect payments, and contract follow-ups for social services and LSS operations. Additional reports included processing times for disability support, aftercare for children aged 13-17, the elder care annual report, and health protection oversight in care homes.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council noted a compilation of delegation decisions, including an opinion regarding a building permit to convert an office building at Herrgården 1 in Älvsjö into a school and preschool. The district administration did not object to the permit but expressed reservations about the need for more preschool places in the area, questioned a permanent permit during ongoing planning work, and highlighted the nearby subway expansion.

The City Council was informed that three citizen proposals have now been answered. These proposals concerned relocating deer, establishing a dog park at Långbro Park, and improving parking at Älvsjö IP.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council reviewed the July 2026 monthly report. The report projected a deficit of 2.4 million SEK before transfers, but a surplus of 1.1 million SEK after transfers. The council decided to file the report, meaning the information was noted and no further action was taken.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council noted the Pensioners' Council's views from their August 19, 2026 meeting and filed the minutes. Discussions included the need for sufficient service home places, individual choice of accommodation, and more generous needs assessments. The administration also provided updates on the new Social Services Act, deviation management in elder care, and the new Head of Elder Care, Leila Bakhshi Borchilouei, starting September 7.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö and Skärholmen district councils acknowledged the minutes from the Disability Issues Council meetings on June 11 and August 19, 2026. Discussions at these meetings included a pilot project for a housing school/move-ready individuals with disabilities, recruiting a guide for disability and social psychiatry, improved snow removal, crisis and war preparedness for citizens with disabilities, and efforts to increase voter turnout among people with disabilities.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved a statement to the City Planning Office regarding a detailed plan for the Lejongapet 2 villa property on Nedre Bergsvägen in Midsommarkransen. The plan aims to allow for an extension of the existing villa without increasing its land footprint. Additionally, a section of Nedre Bergsvägen, previously zoned as parkland but functioning as a street, will be re-zoned as streetland.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved a statement in response to a motion by Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L), which proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate a municipal compensation system for children and youth who have suffered abuse or severe neglect in public care. The Council considered the issue of financial compensation important, but complex, and believed it should be handled at a national level to ensure equitable conditions, rather than individual municipalities creating their own systems.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved an administrative proposal in response to a motion by Andréa Hedin (M) regarding strengthening social services' work against youth gang crime. While agreeing on the need for action, the Council, backing the administration, emphasized legal certainty, long-term knowledge dissemination, and inter-district coordination, rather than the motion's suggestion of a specialized team of social workers. Johan Nilsson (M) dissented, advocating for the original motion.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's statement regarding the Swedish Energy Agency's proposal to modify the climate premium for electric work machines. While generally positive about changes like including charging infrastructure support and allowing leaseholders to apply, the administration questioned lower support levels for municipalities and regions, as well as the exclusion of machines under 1000 kg.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved a statement in response to the City Executive Board's referral regarding the "Path Towards Phasing Out" inquiry. While the administration supported the inquiry's goal of a fossil-free society and noted its alignment with ongoing district work, it emphasized the importance of socially just transition and requested a more detailed analysis of the financial impact on municipalities.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council approved the administration's statement regarding the inquiry into equitable and high-quality preschools with mandatory language preschool (SOU 2026:37). While agreeing on the importance of the proposals for children's development, the administration called for further investigation into economic sustainability and socio-economic factors. The Sweden Democrats specifically welcomed the inquiry, emphasizing the importance of strong Swedish language skills for both children and staff to achieve more equitable preschools.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved a proposed city-wide job description for cultural coordinators, aiming for more equitable access to culture and stronger local cultural life in Stockholm. While each administration retains responsibility for its own organization and local adaptations, a motion by the Moderates to take no action on the matter was rejected.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's response to a Liberal Party letter regarding reducing empty service house apartments. The administration reported an occupancy rate of approximately 79.5% with 34 vacant apartments projected for March 2026, costing the district an estimated 2.5 million SEK in empty rent for 2026. Two service houses are slated for conversion to care homes, and eligibility criteria are city-wide, not locally modifiable. The Liberal Party issued a dissenting opinion, expressing concern over the phasing out of service houses and emphasizing their importance.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved an administrative report responding to a citizen proposal to improve greenery in Sannadalsparken in Gröndal. The administration will plant spring bulbs this autumn to increase spring flowers next season, but will hold off on further new plantings as existing ones were recently redone.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's statement regarding a citizen proposal to develop play areas in Svandammsparken, Midsommarkransen. The proposal, which suggested small play islands or a train-themed play city, was rejected. The administration argued the park is already well-used by children and adults for various activities, and there are several other playgrounds for toddlers nearby.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council addressed thirteen citizen proposals submitted between May and July 2026. The council decided that the administration should prepare proposals for items such as volleyball nets, upgrading a gravel soccer field, trash cans at a playground, a shower for the Örnsberg outdoor bath, and urban gardening. Several other proposals concerning district boundaries, a pedestrian and cycling bridge, the traffic situation on Långbrodalsvägen, and bike paths along Hägerstensvägen were forwarded to other committees for handling, with an addition made regarding district boundaries for the Exploitation Department to review the leasehold for Mälarhöjden or Bredäng.

The City Executive Board's Economy and Security Committee approved a consultation notification regarding a preliminary decision to technically upgrade Hägerstensåsen Community Centre, estimated to cost between 50 and 300 million SEK. The matter was not referred back despite a reservation from Jonas Nilsson (M) and City Commissioner Avci (L) who wanted a more thorough investigation into rental consequences, alternative leasing models, and cost distribution.