Kungsholmen

The board of Stockholm Avfall AB addressed several key waste management issues, approving the company's multi-year plan for 2027-2029 which includes investments in water and sewage. They also proposed extending commercial waste collection until December 2026 and allocated 29 million SEK to the Hornsbergskvarteren waste suction project to enhance local waste management.

A motion by Andréa Hedin (M) proposes measures to protect children in adapted schooling, who are considered particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse. The motion calls for the city to map honor-based violence, sexual violence, and criminal recruitment among these students, develop a safety program, and introduce mandatory training for school staff on children's vulnerability and reporting obligations. Kungsholmen's City District Administration views a mapping positively and already offers programs against violence, as well as assistance with information on reporting obligations for school staff.

The Kungsholmen District Administration is to respond to the City Executive Board regarding a revision of Stockholm City's Cultural Strategy Program, which aims to guide future cultural initiatives and increase collaboration. The administration supports the revision but emphasizes the importance of including people with disabilities, new arrivals, and the elderly in discussions about equitable access to culture. They also highlight the need for reasonable rents for cultural venues and a safe environment for public events.

The Kungsholmen District Council proposes to submit an official statement to the City Executive Board in response to a referral concerning the "Preschool in Stockholm 2025" report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of Stockholm's preschools, addressing topics such as their conditions, systematic quality work, language development initiatives, and their compensatory mission.

The Kungsholmen District Council will review the City Auditor's 2025 annual report, which generally finds the council has managed its operations and finances well. However, improvements are needed in individual and family care, support for people with disabilities, and elder care. Persistent recommendations include implementation plans for home care services and systematic fire safety work at care homes.

Centerpartiet and Liberalerna have proposed measures to make Primusgatan 75 at Lilla Essingen a safer and more vibrant summer environment, including a temporary summer crosswalk, textured paint on dock ladders to prevent slips, and a floating dock and sauna raft for improved swimming. Kungsholmen District Administration responds that the Traffic Committee is responsible for summer spots and bathing/sauna issues, and that Luxviken is one of several waterfront areas being considered for development.

The Sweden Democrats have proposed to the Kungsholmen District Council that bus line 54 be reinstated or replaced with an equivalent alternative, as many residents, especially the elderly and those with disabilities, feel public transport accessibility has worsened since its discontinuation. The District Administration suggests the Council approve their official statement responding to this proposal, which also previously informed the City Executive Board about the negative consequences of these cutbacks for Kungsholmen.

The Kungsholmen District Council is set to review the administration's response to a Center Party letter concerning the action plan for an age-friendly city. The Center Party proposed that the council introduce specific indicators and target values to measure progress on the action plan, covering areas like participation, social inclusion, housing and urban environment, and communication for seniors. The administration supports the idea but believes the decision on which indicators to use should be made during the city's budget and the council's activity plan processes.

The Kungsholmen District Council will review a response to a letter from the Liberals and Moderates concerning measures to increase the number of elderly care places. The administration details plans for new housing and strengthened home care, addresses safety during waiting times, and explains cooperation with the region. They also state that needs assessments have not become more restrictive and provide relevant statistics.

The Kungsholmen District Administration proposes that the board approve the participation of its Support and Service Area in the City of Stockholm's Quality Award 2026. This area provides LSS support and housing interventions for adults with disabilities. The Quality Award is an annual prize recognizing successful operational development and highlighting good examples within social services.

Micasa Fastigheter and the Kungsholmen District Administration propose investigating the new construction of an 80-100 bed care home in the Skäggyxan project in Stadshagen. This aims to address the growing demand for elderly care places in Stockholm, particularly for those over 80. A zoning plan for the area, potentially including housing and a football field, is expected by 2028, with the care home completed by 2034.

The Kungsholmen District Council will review its first four-month financial report, with a recommendation to approve and forward it to the City Executive Board. While the report projects a surplus, it also highlights financial risks in leisure, elder care, and preschool services. Additionally, the report proposes changes to annual targets for indicators such as children's sports participation, reduced plastic use, and an increase in summer jobs due to government grants.

Micasa Fastigheter and the Kungsholmen City District Council propose investigating the possibility of building a new care home with 80-100 places within the Skäggyxan project at Stadshagen, Kungsholmen, to meet the city's growing need for elderly care. Should the investigation prove feasible, the facility is planned for occupancy in 2034.

Svenska Bostäder plans to start construction on 122 new apartments in the Fotogenköket 2 block on Lilla Essingen in 2026, the same year 92 apartments will be completed in the Kvarndammen block in Rinkeby. The board proposes approving this status report and investigating new development projects totaling SEK 11 million, including approximately 70 Stockholmshus apartments in the Alkoven block in Hässelby Gård.

Liliane Åkerlund (SD) has proposed year-round use of the Rålambshovsparken amphitheater for spontaneous sports, such as a combined dance floor and ice rink. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, noting that the Kungsholmen City District Council already uses the amphitheater's gravel area as a dance floor and for ice skating when weather permits, with plans to continue these activities.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed that the Culture Committee investigate continuous large-screen projections on the City Hall from November to March, similar to Nobel Week Lights. However, the City Executive Board advises against this, as the City Management Office, Culture Committee, and Stockholm City Hall AB deem a permanent installation unsuitable due to the City Hall's high cultural value and significant costs.

Gabriel Kroon and Liliane Åkerlund (both SD) proposed transforming the Rålambshovsparken amphitheater into a safer year-round meeting place, suggesting a café, summer dance stage, and temporary winter ice rink. The City Executive Office, Traffic Committee, and Kungsholmen District Council noted ongoing efforts to activate and improve safety there, including bush thinning, tribune renovation, ice rink flooding, and building a temporary dance floor. The City Council recommends dismissing the motion, citing these current initiatives.

The City Council is recommended to approve Kungsholmen District Council's project "Development of Karlbergskanalen Promenade" for 72 million SEK. The project aims to widen the popular promenade, part of the "Kungsholmen runt" route, address landslide risks, and improve biodiversity and accessibility. Construction is expected to start in autumn 2027 and be completed by summer 2029.

Kungsholmen District Administration will be informed about the minutes from the management group meeting. This includes proposals for improved systematic work environment management, such as a new process for risk assessments during operational changes, and a recommendation for the administration to continue developing collaboration on topics like understanding collaboration, trustful dialogue, and conditions for participation. Additionally, the meeting addressed fire safety for new LSS housing in the Hornsberg area and the use of AI in social services.

The joint disability council for Kungsholmen and Norra innerstaden will review minutes from their April 20, 2026 meeting. At that meeting, a letter was approved concerning poor accessibility at Nova preschool in Norra innerstaden, citing issues like two steep staircases. The council believes the preschool's location should have been questioned initially, and that the administration failed to follow the city's own accessibility guidelines, advocating for their mandatory consultation in future accessibility decisions for new establishments.