Hägersten-Älvsjö

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.

The City Executive Board's Economy and Security Committee approved a consultation notification ahead of a strategic decision. The matter concerned a land allocation for housing on the property Västberga 1:1 in Liseberg, which will be developed by Klövern Julklappen AB as part of "Project Julklappen Södra."

The City Council will consider a revised implementation decision for the Herbariet project in Liljeholmen, which includes a new primary school, three sports halls, a local street, and a public square. Project costs have significantly increased from SEK 49 million to SEK 71.1 million due to phasing, contaminated land, and general construction cost increases. The City Executive Board proposes that the Exploitation Committee be authorized to proceed with the project at the new, higher budget.

The Real Estate Committee met on June 16, 2026, and approved a status report concerning the renovation and reconstruction of Brännkyrkahallen. This decision signifies the committee's endorsement of the presented report on the project's progress.

The Real Estate Committee has approved a 15-year lease agreement for Mälarhöjden IP, which is part of the Västberga 1:1 property. This secures the sports ground's land use for the next 15 years, supporting recreational activities in the area.

The Real Estate Committee has approved a 15-year lease agreement for Herrängens Bollplan 1 (Herrängens BP). This decision, made on June 16, 2026, ensures the land can continue to be used as a sports field for an extended period.

The City Council decided to amend local public order regulations, removing the dog exercise area in Trekanten to establish a biotope protection area due to its high natural value. The decision was approved, though the Centre Party and Christian Democrats reserved their position, advocating for the dog area's retention. The new regulations will be proclaimed once approved by the County Administrative Board.