Hägersten-Älvsjö

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council reviewed its March 2026 monthly report, which projected a 2.7 million SEK deficit before, but an 0.8 million SEK surplus after, result transfers. Significant deficits in individual and family care (including child and youth, and adult care) were attributed to high placement costs, offset by surpluses in elderly care and disability services. The council simply noted the report, taking no further action.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council noted the senior citizens' council minutes from April 15, 2026, which covered healthcare for the elderly, early palliative care planning, and several other matters. Discussions also included window cleaning procurement, the 2027 budget, concerns about sexual offenses in home care, competence expulsions, SL traffic changes, and plans for a new care home in Liseberg.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council noted the input from the Disability Issues Council's April 8, 2026 meeting. Discussions included challenges in coordinating care for individuals with co-occurring conditions, developing preventive health work, and user survey results for LSS services. The council was also informed about plans for a new supported housing facility in Midsommarkransen, the relocation of a group home, and a collaboration with the Hela människan organization to combat mental ill-health among young adults.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's service statement regarding Blomsterfonden's plans to construct a new care home in Liseberg, block Julpsalmen 4. This new building, replacing an older one from the 1960s, will feature approximately 85 apartments. The council's decision means their response to the referral has been forwarded to the City Planning Office.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council approved the administration's statement to the city executive board regarding proposed SL traffic changes for 2026/2027, generally welcoming increased capacity and improved night bus services. However, they rejected fewer routes through Älvsjö industrial area, requested clearer information on how frequency would be affected by line changes, and emphasized maintaining or increasing frequency on lines 133 and 707 while reinstating line 153. Robin Nilsen (L) reserved against the decision, criticizing previous public transport cuts and the red-green administration's handling of bus services.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's service statement regarding the "Action Plan for a Gender-Equal Stockholm 2030," forwarding it to the City Executive Board as a referral response. This plan aims to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all Stockholmers, regardless of gender, until 2030. While approved, the Moderates and Liberals entered a reservation, arguing the plan was too general, lacked clear goals and concrete measures, and didn't adequately address issues like men's violence against women or honor-related violence and oppression. The Sweden Democrats issued a separate statement questioning the plan's ideological underpinnings and emphasizing the importance of an individual perspective and concrete actions.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council approved the administration's report on introducing an activity requirement for individuals receiving social assistance, forwarding it to the City Executive Board as a referral response. This requirement, effective July 1, 2026, makes full-time employment the default, necessitating stronger collaboration between city committees, with the Labor Market Committee and Jobbtorg Stockholm jointly responsible for providing activities. While Moderaterna and Sverigedemokraterna welcomed the reform in separate statements, Moderaterna expressed concern over the lack of collaboration with civil society and businesses, and the absence of a deeper target group analysis.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's service statement regarding new guidelines for allocating places in special housing under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS). These previously missing guidelines aim to clarify responsibilities between the social administration and district administrations, ensuring equal treatment and legal certainty. Despite administrative concerns regarding prioritization of acute needs over queue time, a six-month offer deadline, and ambiguity concerning initiators of placement requests outside the Act on System of Choice (LOV), the council submitted the statement to the City Executive Board.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council approved sending a statement to the city executive board regarding updated guidelines for financial assistance. These new guidelines, to be adapted to legislative and practical changes since 2017, will focus on areas requiring city council decisions, such as deviations from national rules. The Moderates, Liberals, and Sweden Democrats reserved their positions, arguing the guidelines weaken work incentives and criticizing the granting of assistance to individuals without legal right of residence in Sweden.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's report on a revised guideline for child safety in Stockholm's municipal preschools, forwarding it to the City Executive Board. The updated guideline aims to strengthen systematic and equitable child safety efforts, focusing on prevention and preparedness for serious incidents and crises. A minority reserved against the decision, proposing sharper measures against "mega-preschools," extended background checks for staff, and enhanced capacity to detect honor-based violence and manage welfare reports.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's response to the Centre Party's questions regarding the consequences of skilled worker expulsions. The administration emphasized that securing skilled labor is a significant challenge, particularly in elderly care, and expulsions could worsen staff shortages. However, it was noted that there are currently no indications of employees within the administration being affected by expulsion decisions, making a full assessment of the consequences difficult.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's response to a letter from the Sweden Democrats regarding sexual offenses and other crimes within home care services. The administration stated they take national reports of such crimes seriously and are implementing systematic routines for recruitment, suitability assessments, and staff follow-up, including expanded background checks for new hires. They also have procedures to prevent, detect, and manage misconduct, and to make it easier for seniors and relatives to report concerns.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council approved an Ideell Offentlig Partnerskap (IOP) with Hela människan StorStockholm, worth SEK 300,000 for 2026-2029, to provide early, coordinated support to young adults with complex issues like mental illness or neurodevelopmental disorders, preventing them from falling through the cracks. This Case Management-based support, which will be scientifically evaluated by Marie Cederschiöld University, is contingent on funding from the Swedish Inheritance Fund. Sara Grolander (MP), Max Otterman (S) et al., and Maria Ljuslin (V) made a special statement emphasizing collaboration to combat isolation and prevent ill-health among young people.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council approved the administration's proposal to revise the local routine for Lex Sarah. This updated routine dictates how social services are to report, investigate, and rectify abuses or risks of abuse within their operations, ensuring citizens receive high-quality interventions and are protected from deficient care or service.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the documentation for the 2027 budget, with guidance for 2028 and 2029, including appendices on strategic competence provision, physical park and play area plans, climate investments, and climate adaptation. This proposal has been forwarded to the City Executive Board for further preparation, with several parties, including the Sweden Democrats, Liberals, and Centre Party, reserving their positions and submitting dissenting opinions with their own budget proposals.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council approved the administration's statement in response to a citizen proposal to renovate Botvidsparken playground in Aspudden. The administration will inventory all 94 playgrounds in the district this year, then prioritize which ones to renovate, including Botvidsparken, considering play areas for children with disabilities, biodiversity, and stormwater solutions.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council approved a proposal to place a new litter bin in Gröndal this year. This decision comes after it was noted that there are no bins along a park path near Klyvarvägen and Bryggvägen, an area frequently used by dog owners, and aims to improve the local urban environment.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council approved the administration's statement in response to a citizen proposal for improving the beach at Trekanten in Liljeholmen. The administration rejected a wooden walkway, citing concerns about accessibility and snow removal, while relocating the park path would necessitate preliminary studies and an estimated cost of 5-10 million SEK. However, the desire to improve the bathing area will be incorporated into future work.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council approved a proposal to address safety concerns at Enbacksparken in Midsommarkransen. Following a citizen's suggestion, the council acknowledged that vehicles like taxis and mopeds entering a park path near Midsommarkransen School and playground create an unsafe environment. To improve safety for park visitors, a traffic barrier and a sign indicating the path is for pedestrians and cyclists will be installed.

The Hägersten-Älvsjö district council reviewed ten citizen proposals submitted between March 7 and April 2, 2026. Three proposals—regarding playgrounds at Svandammsparken and Sannadalsparken, and a park bench on Johan Skyttes väg—were sent for further investigation. The administration was tasked with directly responding to two other proposals concerning a pier at Myrberget and an open preschool in Gröndal. The remaining five proposals, addressing car traffic between Aspudden and Mälarhöjden, a roundabout at Sjöviksvägen-Sjöviksbacken, the area near Årstaberg station, Spårväg syd Älvsjö, and a bus stop at Örnbacken, were forwarded to the traffic committee or Region Stockholm's traffic administration as they fall under their jurisdiction.