This protocol from the Järva District Administration's Disability Council meeting focuses on how the council can become more involved in the committee's decision-making processes. They discussed clearer meeting structures, joint training to enhance understanding of the disability perspective, and opportunities to influence issues like housing and employment for people with disabilities. The council also requested more information on thek new Social Services Act and the administration's collaboration with Region Stockholm.
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| Month | Items | Meetings |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 31 | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | 36 | 14 |
| Mar 2026 | 37 | 10 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 | 3 |
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The Järva City District Administration's Pensioner Council met to discuss home care services, focusing on plans to certify all home care staff in dementia care (Silviahemscertifiering) by 2026, alongside initiatives for oral health and continued language training for staff. They were also informed about the upcoming procurement of meal deliveries as the current Sodexo contract expires, and plan a politician's hearing before the 2026 election to highlight conditions for seniors.
The Järva City District Committee approved a list of decisions made by officials under delegated authority at the end of 2025. These decisions include procurements for digital platforms and system support for summer camps, responses to consultations on excavation work, the placement of food trucks and a new toilet building, and a report of a serious care injury. This is a routine administrative measure where the committee is informed of decisions that have already been made.
A citizen proposal to build a pedestrian and bicycle path between Kista and Rinkeby has led the Järva District Council to commission a further investigation. This study will consider the needs of children, people with disabilities, and gender equality.
Stockholm Vatten och Avfall (SVOA) has investigated the division of responsibility for stormwater and cloudburst facilities in the city. The Järva District Administration supports clarifying these responsibilities but requests a simpler plan and expresses concern over potentially increased and unpredictable operating and maintenance costs for the districts.
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.
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