A citizen proposed measures to improve safety in Vällingby, especially the town center, citing widespread feelings of insecurity and suggesting more police, security guards, better lighting, and crime prevention. The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Administration acknowledged the proposal and will launch an in-depth survey of safety and crime in Vällingby in spring 2026, collaborating with the police, property owners, businesses, civil society, and residents to determine appropriate actions.
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Local politics in Hässelby-Vällingby, in brief.
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| Month | Items | Meetings |
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| Jan 2026 | 19 | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 15 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 26 | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | 2 | 2 |
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The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Council has adopted a new delegation of authority to streamline decision-making within its administration. This empowers certain officials to make decisions on behalf of the council, particularly in social services, elder care, and disability services, with several changes driven by new laws like the revised Social Services Act coming into force in July 2025. For example, team leaders can now decide to end follow-ups for children and young people, and certain decision limits for home care have been adjusted.
The Hässelby-Vällingby District Council has approved its 2025 activity report and requested that a surplus of SEK 37 million be transferred to 2026. The report indicates that the council met its goals of improving children's upbringing conditions, increasing preschool enrollment, and strengthening support for vulnerable groups. A project called "Samteamet" was particularly successful in helping individuals receiving long-term financial assistance find employment or more stable housing.
Two temporary sports halls, approximately 3,500 square meters in total, have been built at Vinsta BP in Vällingby. These halls, which will primarily host basketball and table tennis but also school sports and other activities, will replace facilities during the renovation of Vällingby swimming and sports hall from 2025 to 2028. The project's final cost of 57.3 million SEK, 17% over budget, was partly due to accelerated construction to meet deadlines and unforeseen repair costs for recycled materials.
The City of Stockholm plans to replace the outdated 1970s building at Ådalen playground in Grimsta, Vällingby, with a new, larger facility. Expected to be completed by autumn 2027, the 165 sqm building will provide modern, accessible, and energy-efficient spaces for play, games, and creative activities for both children and adults. It will also feature improved ventilation, a better working environment, and sustainable solutions like solar panels and geothermal heating.
An interpellation by Andréa Hedin (M) raised concerns about the unsafe traffic environment around Hässelby Villastad School, citing chaos and worry due to narrowed roads and changed parking rules. School Commissioner Emilia Bjuggren (S) responded that work in autumn 2025 addressed safety with new pedestrian and bicycle paths, raised crosswalks, and restored staff parking. She also emphasized that numerous car-driven students create high traffic volumes and encouraged shared parental responsibility for traffic safety, promoting safe walking and cycling.
The Hässelby-Vällingby Pensioners' Council met to discuss the new Social Services Act and how to develop digital support for seniors. They also called for improved accessibility to social assistance administrators and highlighted issues with snow removal in the district, beyond what the district itself manages.
This matter informs the Hässelby-Vällingby District Council about decisions made by the administration between December 1 and 22, 2025. These include building permit referrals for tree felling in Vinsta 6:1 and a new toilet for Grötfatet, the termination of an unused placement, and a Lex Sarah investigation concerning children and young people.
The Sweden Democrats asked the Hässelby-Vällingby district council how they prevent staff who have mismanaged or committed crimes in schools, preschools, and care services from being bought out and then rehired. The administration responded that crimes are always reported to the police, background checks are performed for new hires to avoid rehiring unsuitable personnel, and managers receive ongoing training and support in handling difficult personnel matters.
The City Audit Committee reviewed safety at youth centers in Hässelby-Vällingby, Järva, and Södermalm, finding the work to be generally good but needing some improvements. For Hässelby-Vällingby, this means better documenting background checks during hiring and practicing routines for responding to threats and violence. The administration welcomed the review and committed to working on the improvements.
The Liberals propose a "District Boost" to combat crime and insecurity in all vulnerable areas of Stockholm, not just Järva, by creating an action plan with concrete goals for housing, social services, schools, and public environments. The Hässelby-Vällingby district administration responds that they already collaborate closely with the police on safety initiatives, and one previously vulnerable area in their district has seen significant improvement.
Council members Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) proposed that Stockholm investigate a model similar to Uppsala's "UppSam" to better support children in social care with their schooling. The Hässelby-Vällingby district council agrees that children in social care often have deficient schooling. However, the council believes that the city's existing "Skolfam" model already fulfills the motion's intentions, as it also aims to strengthen school results for children in foster care through collaboration between social services and schools.
The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Council has approved a proposal from the Executive Board for a revised food strategy for Stockholm. The administration supports the city serving good, healthy, and climate-smart food in schools and eldercare, and believes procurement should prioritize organic or locally produced goods. They also advocate for efforts to enhance food preparedness and urban farming in the area.
A citizen proposal was submitted to the Hässelby-Vällingby District Council to give young people more influence over political decisions, for example by creating a youth council. The administration is positive to the proposal and will investigate how youth participation can be strengthened. The part of the proposal concerning young people's mental health in schools will be forwarded to the Education Administration for further handling.
A citizen proposed installing "pant tubes" on litter bins in Hässelby-Vällingby to reduce littering caused by people searching for recyclables. The Hässelby-Vällingby District Administration responded that they have already installed 50 such tubes in the area over the past year and will continue to add more. Therefore, the administration considers the proposal already fulfilled.
A citizen proposed creating a large, nature-rich dog park in Hässelby-Vällingby, similar to those in Järfälla, due to dissatisfaction with existing facilities. The district administration acknowledged the proposal and stated they conducted a review of dog parks in 2025, promising to consider the desire for a larger, natural dog park as they work to improve and expand dog park access in the district.
A citizen has proposed that the speed limit on Blomsterkungsvägen in Hässelby-Vällingby should not be changed so frequently, as they find the constant alterations confusing and believe 60 km/h is too fast on certain stretches. The City District Administration cannot decide on speed limits, and is therefore forwarding the matter to the Traffic Administration Office for their consideration of the proposal.
A citizen proposed installing a solar-powered pump between Lake Mälaren and Råcksta Träsk to assist fish migration. The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Board decided to forward the proposal to the Environmental Administration for further investigation. This is because measures beneficial to fish could harm amphibians, which are an endangered species, and this requires careful examination.
The Hässelby-Vällingby district council has reviewed and approved a follow-up of Koppargården care home, which generally shows good quality and safety with experienced staff. However, the home needs to improve in areas such as scheduling care based on resident wishes, enhancing meal environments and outdoor activities, ensuring adequate staff training, and effectively managing security alarms.
The Hässelby-Vällingby City District Council has decided to build a new playground building at Ådalen playground, replacing the current deteriorating structure with modern, accessible facilities for children and families. Construction is set to begin in Q3 2026 and complete in Q3 2027, with the work phased to avoid closing both local playgrounds simultaneously.
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