Järva

Council members Jan Jönsson (L) and Anne-Lie Elfvén (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate a model like Uppsala's UppSam to better support children in out-of-home care with their schooling, offering coordinated support across four phases, including children from other municipalities. However, the district administration believes Stockholm already has effective methods such as Skolfam, school social workers, and SAMS, which yield similar positive results, and plans to continue with these established practices instead of introducing a new model.

The Centre Party proposed a strategy for "privately owned public spaces" (POPS), where private entities would own and manage public areas like squares and green spaces in exchange for benefits such as increased building rights. However, the Järva District Administration is hesitant, believing the city should own and manage public spaces to ensure quality and clear accountability, and that current public space strategies are sufficient.

Two Sweden Democrats politicians in Järva raised questions about the Active Leisure Järva project, which helps children and young people in Husby, Rinkeby, and Tensta find recreational activities. The project has exceeded its goal of assisting 300 children by guiding 552 into activities, and a follow-up shows that 76.5% continued their activities for at least three months.

Two politicians from the Centre Party inquired with the Järva District Administration about the follow-up of employment conditions in public procurements. The administration responded that they had an employment clause in a Western Stockholm cleaning service procurement for 2024-2025, awarded to Samhall AB. This agreement is expected to create approximately 130 full-time, permanent positions for individuals with disabilities.

The Järva District Council is to respond to theva (Health and Social Care Inspectorate) following the latter's discovery of deficiencies in how the administration places children and young people, including in foster homes. IVO criticized, among other things, the inconsistent vetting of foster homes, slow handling of welfare reports, and children not being informed of their rights. The administration partially agrees and plans measures such as improving routines, increasing controls, and training staff to enhance the quality and safety for children.

An audit report from the City of Stockholm examined safety work at youth recreation centers in the Järva district and found it to be largely good but in need of improvement. Key criticisms include insufficient documentation of background checks during recruitment, a lack of practice drills for serious incidents, and shortcomings in the follow-up of welfare concerns and externally run centers. The Järva District Administration has action plans for 2026, including new routines for register checks, annual safety drills, and improved follow-up for welfare concerns and external centers.

The Järva City District Administration largely supports a new zoning plan for Akalla's Vanda 3 area, which aims to enable the construction of new industries and workplaces, creating an estimated 200 to 600 jobs. However, the administration requests an investigation into the effects of constant shading on a birch alley along Esbogatan and that additional consideration be given to trees worthy of protection in the area.

This detailed development plan concerns the rebuilding of the Hjulsta interchange in Akalla and Tensta to improve traffic flow between Förbifart Stockholm, E4, and E18, aiming for a more efficient road network, reduced queues, and increased traffic safety. Additionally, a new pedestrian and bicycle path will be constructed between Stockholm and Järfälla for residents' convenience. The district administration requests ongoing information for residents and their involvement in planning to protect natural and cultural environments.

The Järva City District Council has approved a detailed development plan for Tensta 4:11, aiming to construct approximately 170 new rental apartments, including a six-unit LSS housing facility, on a former parking lot at Krällingegränd and Spånga kyrkväg. While the administration supports the new housing for its potential to enhance safety and appearance, it questions the inclusion of crosswalks over Hjulstavägen as they lead to the highway with no specific destination.

Residents have proposed renovating the Grottan youth center in Spånga, including a kitchen and improved accessibility. The Järva District Council agrees the premises need attention and has investigated deficiencies with SISAB. Grottan will be included in a broader plan to make all youth centers more accessible, to be part of the 2026 activity plan.

The Järva District Council has decided on the distribution of association grants for 2026. Out of 63 applicants, 43 associations meeting the council's requirements will receive a total of SEK 2,802,600, either fully or partially, for their activities. This aims to strengthen local associations and offer residents, especially children and youth, meaningful activities that promote equal opportunities and a safer district.

The Sports Administration announced three delegated decisions: Dynamite Cheerleading will receive a grant, Healthy Women gains access to gyms in Husby and Skärholmen for young girls, and Robert Sköld will temporarily serve as director during Marina Högland's vacation.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed developing Kista into a Nordic total defense center to reverse its negative trend of companies leaving and high vacancy rates, alongside strategic urban development with more housing and improved public spaces. Stockholm City agrees on Kista's importance and the need for investment, noting that much work is already underway and emphasizing a mixed-use district; while not seeing a defense center as the sole solution, they confirm that defense-related activities are present and will continue to be strengthened.

The Moderate Party proposed selling Hästa Gård, Stockholm's only active farm, arguing it needs extensive renovations and private ownership would ensure sustainable development while freeing up city resources. However, the red-green majority and several committees oppose the sale, citing the farm's unique value for culture, nature, recreation, its importance to the Järva area and city preparedness, and the recent lease agreement to develop it as a public meeting place.

The Moderates proposed relocating the bus stop on Denmark Street in Kista and reopening the street to all traffic, citing significant congestion for both buses and private vehicles. The City Executive Office and Traffic Committee responded that work is already underway to improve Kista bus terminal, and the Traffic Office is in ongoing discussions with Region Stockholm regarding bus stop locations, thus deeming a new directive unnecessary.

Per Rosencrantz (M) questions Stockholm's growing debt, nearing SEK 100 billion, particularly criticizing the proposal for Familjebostäder to borrow over a billion to acquire AB Hjulstahem. He argues that buying these 1,194 existing apartments creates no new housing or resident benefits, instead increasing city debt and risks. Rosencrantz asks what benefit the acquisition provides Stockholmers and when the Social Democrats plan to stop borrowing given rapidly rising interest rates.

Per Rosencrantz (M) questioned Emilia Bjuggren (S), Commissioner for Education, Labor Market, and HR, about the Social Democrats' integration policy of "mixing the population" to combat segregation, asking how this would be implemented, if it meant densification of villa areas, and its impact on individual choice given high rents in new municipal housing. Bjuggren (S) responded that the policy aims for equal opportunities and to counteract segregation by addressing overcrowding and increasing housing construction, citing ongoing work in Järva and southern Stockholm with investments in schools, housing, and safety, and existing efforts to build townhouses in high-rise areas for mixed development.

The Preschool Committee has developed its activity plan for 2026, which focuses on strengthening the quality and equality of preschools in Stockholm. The goal is to provide all children with equal opportunities for development and learning, partly by increasing preschool enrollment, especially in areas like Järva and Skärholmen.

The City Planning Office proposes a new detailed development plan for a portion of Vanda 3 in Akalla to allow for new industrial construction on an existing parking lot. This plan aims to create 25,000 square meters of new industrial premises, focusing on warehousing/logistics and server halls, expected to generate 200-600 new jobs. The proposal, part of the Fokus Järva urban development project, also includes improvements to pedestrian and bicycle paths and tree planting, with comments accepted until February 16, 2026.

The City of Stockholm proposes a new detailed development plan to widen the on- and off-ramps at Hjulsta interchange in Akalla and Tensta. This aims to improve traffic flow on E18 and Förbifart Stockholm, create a new pedestrian and bicycle path between Stockholm and Järfälla, and manage stormwater while protecting natural and cultural values. The plan includes a new ramp from Förbifarten to E18 westbound, intended to relieve pressure on the Hjulsta interchange.