Hässelby-Vällingby

The minutes from the Hässelby-Vällingby City District Council's Pensioners' Council meeting on March 16, 2026, have been reported to the committee. The meeting included updates on improved patient safety work in 2025, initiatives like digital support for seniors and a health educator for mental illness, and collaboration with the police against fraud. Additionally, Wivan Lindberg and Barbro Erlandsson were nominated as new alternate members, and the council will provide input on establishing BBQ areas in Grimsta.

The Moderate, Christian Democrat, Liberal, and Centre parties in Hässelby-Vällingby questioned the district administration regarding snow removal, citing over 20,000 complaints and a belief that the city's snow clearing had been inadequate this winter. The administration responded that their snow removal on park paths has been effective, with only 21 complaints for the 2025/2026 winter, concluding that current agreements and routines are sufficient and no specific deficiencies were found.

This matter concerns the Hässelby-Vällingby District Council being informed of decisions made by officials between January 21 and February 24, 2026. These decisions pertain to issues such as procurement of emergency housing for the homeless, termination of preschool placements, and referrals for sports facilities like Vällingby football field and Grimsta IP.

The Hässelby-Vällingby district council has reviewed a report detailing social services and elderly care decisions that could not be implemented in Q4 2025. This includes 23 unfulfilled decisions in disability and social psychiatry (e.g., housing and day activities) and 9 in elderly care (e.g., special housing and day programs). Reasons for the delays include clients declining services, requesting specific providers, or a lack of available placements.

The Hässelby-Vällingby District Council has responded to the City of Stockholm's proposed action plan for gender equality until 2030, which aims to provide equal opportunities for women, men, girls, and boys. While the council supports the plan, they request clearer prioritization of target groups and improved follow-up to ensure interventions have a greater impact on daily work.

The City of Stockholm will replace nine outdated, hard-to-interpret maps of local ordinances with a new digital map for improved clarity and accessibility for residents, city operations, and police. Additionally, the rule for picking up dog waste will now apply city-wide, extending beyond the inner city, following a request from the Skarpnäck District Council. While the Hässelby-Vällingby District Administration supports these changes, they request adjustments to the designated dog walking areas and alcohol-free zones on the map.

The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Board has approved the administration's response to the referral for a new functional program for preschool premises, which will now be forwarded to the City Executive Board. The program aims to ensure all preschools in Stockholm have fit-for-purpose, safe, and secure premises of high and consistent quality, regardless of location. This entails clearer guidelines for building new and converting existing preschools to promote children's play and learning, while also contributing to the city's environmental and climate goals.

The Hässelby-Vällingby District Council has approved the Western Stockholm housing plan for individuals with disabilities until 2035. This plan, which also includes Bromma and Järva, projects a 50% increase, or an additional 228 apartments, for special service housing and supported living in the region by 2035, building upon the current 475 existing apartments (130 of which are in Hässelby-Vällingby). The plan also highlights the importance of specialized housing options for needs such as dementia, sign language users, and complex issues.

The Hässelby-Vällingby district council has authorized certain officials within the Social Emergency Services to request police assistance in cases involving involuntary care for substance abusers (LVM), involuntary care for young people (LVU), and the placement of children in protective housing. This allows social services to act swiftly when protection or care is needed, even if it requires police intervention.

The Hässelby-Vällingby District Council has approved its budget proposal for 2027 and planning for 2028-2029, which informs the Municipal Executive Board's overall budget decision. This proposal details challenges like an aging population, decreasing child numbers, overcrowding, and socioeconomic disparities in areas like Grimsta and Hässelby Gård. It also outlines efforts in climate adaptation, emission reduction (e.g., flood-proofing Engelska Parken and addressing heat islands in Smedshagen), and plans to improve working conditions and recruitment, particularly in elder care and preschools.

The Hässelby-Vällingby District Council has approved its February 2026 monthly report. While a balanced budget is expected for the year overall, deficits are projected in elder care (7 million SEK) and financial assistance (6 million SEK). The district administration has also received an additional 30.8 million SEK for operations and investments, with a portion allocated to urban environment improvements such as tree care, lighting, and new multi-sport areas.

The Stockholm City Council will decide on a new detailed development plan for Smedshagen in Hässelby villastad. The plan aims to build approximately 500 new homes, including both rental and tenant-owner apartments, on areas currently used mostly for parking. New parking solutions will be arranged in garages, and new sidewalks and services will be created along Växthusvägen and Mäster Karls väg to make the area more vibrant and safe.

The City Council has decided to proceed with the Smedshagen project in Hässelby Villastad. This entails the construction of approximately 500 new homes, comprising both rental and cooperative apartments, along with service premises and new parking solutions. Additionally, plans include new sidewalks, a nature playground, and measures to enhance safety in the area.

Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) has decided to renovate Vinstaskolan Östra in Hässelby-Vällingby for 28 million SEK. The work, scheduled from June 2026 to August 2027, includes replacing windows and applying new render facades on several school buildings. This aims to improve the indoor climate, reduce energy consumption, and ensure hygienic standards in the school kitchen, ultimately providing approximately 300 students with a better learning environment.

Stockholm City Council is set to establish the Kyrkhamn-Riddersvik Nature Reserve, a 138-hectare area in Hässelby by Lake Mälaren. This new reserve aims to protect biodiversity and cultural environments, and provide recreational spaces. The setup cost is estimated at 15 million SEK, with rules including leashed dogs and designated areas for fires and camping.

Two new substitute members will be nominated for the pensioners' council in Hässelby-Vällingby, with candidates coming from the PRO and SPF pensioners' associations. The proposal detailing which individuals will be appointed will be presented to the board for a decision in April.

An interpellation by Andréa Hedin (M) highlighted the unsafe and dangerous traffic situation around Hässelby Villastad school, citing road narrowing and changed staff parking rules that cause stress for parents and teachers. School Commissioner Emilia Bjuggren (S) responded that safety measures, including a pedestrian and bicycle path and a raised crosswalk, were implemented in autumn 2025, and staff parking will be restored. She also stressed the importance of parents choosing alternative transport and taking responsibility for the traffic environment to reduce car volumes around the school.

The Hässelby-Vällingby Senior Citizens' Council discussed the difficulty faced by associations in finding suitable premises for elderly activities and emphasized the need for eldercare caseworkers to be more accessible, for example at health centers. The Council was also informed about the Stadsdelskampen event on May 27, 2026, at Hässelby Sports Ground, which will feature activities and entertainment for seniors.

The Bromma and Hässelby-Vällingby joint council for disability issues met on December 16, 2025, to discuss earlier involvement in matters affecting people with disabilities; the administration will now share information sooner and allow the council to comment on referrals. Updates were also given on efforts to reduce vulnerable areas in Hässelby-Vällingby through citizen dialogues, and a positive trend of individuals in social psychiatry and LSS moving into employment and more independent living.

The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Board has approved the follow-up report for Starbogården's day activities for seniors with dementia. The report generally indicates high quality, with satisfied users, experienced staff, and a secure environment. However, the activities need to improve their work with core values and clarify the professional development plan for staff, which they have already started to address.