Järva

The Järva City District Council will review a follow-up on a public-private partnership (IOP) with Folkets Husby aimed at establishing an association-run community hub at Kvarnbacka BP. Due to rental agreement delays and a water leak, the venue could not open in 2025 as planned. The administration proposes the council approve the follow-up and allocate 107,315 SEK from the 2025 budget to 2026 for furnishing and equipping the facility, which seeks to promote public health and offer leisure activities for children, youth, and families in Järva.

The Järva District Council will review a follow-up report on a partnership with Folkets Husby for January-June 2025. This collaboration aimed to help young people in Järva (aged 19-29) who are neither working nor studying (NEET) to enter employment or further education, offering drop-in services, fairs, and study spaces. The project successfully met its objectives, with 27 young people registering with Jobbtorg and 10 progressing to work or study.

The Järva City District Administration proposes closing the English-profile department at Barnkullen preschool in Akalla by autumn 2026 due to decreased demand. Most children with English as a mother tongue now transition to Swedish-speaking schools, and the administration believes children's language development, including mother-tongue support, can be ensured within standard preschool operations.

This item concerns how associations that have received municipal grants for 2025 shall report back on how the money has been used. This is important to ensure that funds are utilized correctly and contribute to the well-being of residents.

The Järva City District Committee is proposed to approve plans for a new group home in the Hedvig block in Spånga. This residence will provide six apartments for individuals with disabilities requiring support under the LSS Act, with an estimated annual rent of approximately 1.4 million SEK, and is slated for completion in 2028.

The Järva District Council is to provide an opinion on the City Audit Office's 2025 annual report. The audit found that the council's finances are generally well managed, but that its operations are partly ineffective, particularly within social services and safety issues, and that internal controls are somewhat deficient. The council must respond to the audit by June 26, 2026, detailing planned actions based on the recommendations.

The Järva City District Council is set to review its first trimester report for 2026, covering the financial forecast and goal achievement for the first four months. The administration proposes approving the report for submission to the City Executive Board and auditors, while also recommending the council report changes in total appropriations of SEK 144.7 million, phase out the Bromstensgården cost center, and restructure preschool cost centers into seven units. The council expects to meet the City Council's three strategic goals and maintain a balanced budget, though continued efforts are needed for certain targets, such as satisfaction with leisure and cultural activities and safety.

The Board of Svenska Bostäder has decided to authorize the CEO to sign the award decision and contract for a construction procurement of facade and balcony work in Tensta. This procurement, conducted under the Public Procurement Act, has an estimated value exceeding 50 million Swedish Kronor.

Svenska Bostäder's board approved the company's first quarterly report for 2026 and a financial monthly report for April 2026. The report showed that the projected profit after financial items for the year was expected to be higher than budgeted, SEK 184 million compared to SEK 140 million. Among other things, the company has freed up 53 apartments due to improper rental conditions and plans to complete 92 new apartments during the year, with occupancy in 92 apartments in Rinkeby estimated to start earlier than planned.

The Board of AB Familjebostäder approved the outcome report for the the first four months of 2026, showing a net profit of SEK 51 million, SEK 3 million lower than the previous year due to increased depreciation and interest costs. Despite this, the full-year forecast of SEK 137 million is expected to meet the profit target. A reservation was made by the Moderate Party, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats, who would have preferred an alternative budget motion to focus more on security, cost control, and long-term sustainable management, especially considering the acquisition of AB Hjulstahem.

Stockholm Business Region AB proposes a 2 MSEK investment in the ESSH (European Startup and Scaleup Hubs) pilot project for 2026, contingent on EU funding. This project aims to enhance collaboration among Europe's leading deep tech startup and scaleup hubs, connecting Stockholm's hub (KTH Ventures/KTH Innovation, Sting, and Kista Science City) with 17 others. This initiative will help Stockholm attract talent and companies by strengthening its position within the European deep tech ecosystem.

The Real Estate Committee approved a status report for the construction of the new Akalla Sports Hall in the Järva area. While welcoming the hall, the Moderates and Liberals expressed concern over a six-month delay, pushing completion from Q1 2027 to December 2027 due to a contractor change. They demanded clearer follow-up on the timeline, cost risks, and flexibility for additional sports, emphasizing good accessibility and social functions like cafés to create a safe and vibrant meeting place.

The Real Estate Committee approved the Real Estate Department's statement responding to a letter about the renovation of Eggeby stable. The Liberals, through Hansi Karppinen, thanked them for the answer but stressed the importance of ensuring the stable's continued operation and exploring all possibilities for long-term sustainable management, even independently of any expansion plans, given the stable's significance as a meeting place in Järva.

The Labor Market Committee approved a report on the "District Sisters" pilot project, which aimed to empower young women with immigrant backgrounds and improve their chances for employment or studies. The project, which ran from 2024–2025 in Järva and Skärholmen with six employed District Sisters, showed positive results regarding the sisters' personal development and ability to reach the target group. The committee noted the report, taking no new action but identifying areas for improvement should the project be implemented again.

The City Council is set to decide on the direction for the New Husbybadet project. The current Husbybadet will be demolished due to construction defects and replaced with a new, modern facility on the Bislet 1 property, next to the existing bath. The new complex, featuring a 25-meter pool, two teaching pools, and an adventure bath, is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2031, with the existing bath remaining operational for most of the construction period.

The City Council is set to decide on renovating and adapting the former Kämpingeskolan in Tensta into a new administrative office for the Järva city district administration, aiming to consolidate approximately 640 employees by late 2028. However, critics from the Moderates and Liberals argue this is an expensive and ill-conceived plan that risks displacing resources, proposing instead to sell the property or utilize existing premises.

In a motion, Jonas Naddebo (C) proposes developing Kista into the Nordic total defense center, citing concerns over businesses leaving and high vacancy rates despite its potential. He suggests a strategic investment in urban development, housing, businesses, and infrastructure, alongside city-government collaboration to attract defense-related entities. The City Executive Board proposes responding by referencing existing efforts in Kista, which already include strengthening the defense sector among other tech areas, and extensive work to make Kista a more attractive, vibrant, and safe mixed-use city.

The City Council will vote on an updated implementation decision for thela project in Kista, located between Grönlandsgatan and Isafjordsgatan. This project, part of Fokus Järva, involves new office buildings, a residential building, new streets, and an upgrade to Grönlandsparken to enhance the area's attractiveness and safety. The City Development Administration proposes increasing the budget for Grönlandsparken's upgrade by approximately 10 million SEK, bringing the total project cost to 78.3 million SEK, with the Liberals supporting the development but expressing concern over rising costs and advocating for better financial control.

The City Executive Board proposes that the City Council approve the construction of a themed playground, "The Time Journey – From Sea to Home," in southern Spångadalen, between Tensta, Rinkeby, and Bromsten, costing approximately SEK 84.7 million. This park, designed in dialogue with local residents, is slated for completion in 2028, following a minority referral where the opposition criticized the project's high costs and short timeline.

The City Executive Board proposes forming a new municipal company, Kista Utveckling AB, to lead efforts in making Kista more attractive by coordinating urban development, business collaboration, and place-making. This company would acquire land and properties to foster a vibrant Kista with more homes, parks, meeting places, and to attract new businesses and investments. Kista Utveckling AB is projected to have a budget of -10 million SEK for 2026, with an initial capital injection of 100 million SEK from Stockholms Stadshus AB.