Kungsholmen

The Kungsholmen District Council proposes that the City Council approves the development of the promenade along Karlbergskanalen. This popular stretch, part of the "Kungsholmen runt" loop, needs widening and ground stabilization due to landslide risk. The project is estimated to cost 72 million SEK, with plans to apply for state grants covering up to 60 percent of the cost.

The Kungsholmen District Council has approved its activity report and financial statement for 2025, noting its contributions to fulfilling municipal objectives and reporting a surplus of SEK 40.5 million before appropriations. A re-budgeting of SEK 1.0 million is requested to enhance safety at Valvet preschool.

Two citizen proposals for Kungsholmen have been forwarded to the urban development department. One suggests renovating the tennis court in Fredhällsparken with a new surface, while the other proposes flooding the basketball court in Kronobergsparken for ice skating in winter, similar to Hagaparken.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed creating a "Viva Lyceum healthcare" by merging Komvux and upper secondary healthcare programs to boost interest in healthcare professions, suggesting the city co-finance driving licenses for successful students, inspired by Skövde municipality. However, the majority in the City Executive Board and several committees rejected the proposal, citing existing efforts, lack of suitable premises at Kungsholmen's Västra gymnasium, and potential pedagogical challenges in mixing student groups. The Red-Greens noted that the city will already offer subsidized driving licenses for healthcare programs from autumn 2025, but they oppose merging the educational programs.

Two SD politicians proposed making the Rålambshov Park amphitheater a safer, year-round meeting place, suggesting a café, dance stage, and ice rink. The city responded that they are already working on activating and securing the area by clearing bushes, renovating the stands, establishing a dance floor, and creating a winter ice rink. They believe the amphitheater is good for events but requires interest from external actors to establish more permanent operations like cafés.

This is a protocol from the Disability Council discussing accessibility at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern and within Stockholm's cultural life. Kulturhuset plans to use AI to improve accessibility and is investigating how subtitled performances can be offered, including through loanable displays for lines. Additionally, Kungsholmens kulturhus is applying for funding to build a wheelchair ramp and elevator to improve its entrance.

Two politicians from L and C questioned the Sports Department on their adherence to the city's policy of replacing sports facilities lost to construction, claiming it isn't being followed, specifically citing a 7-a-side pitch in Stadshagen, a tennis court in Skarpnäcks Gård, and an 11-a-side pitch at Nytorps Gärde as lost without equivalent replacement. The Sports Department responded that they are actively working on replacing lost facilities but admitted that a 1:1 local replacement in Stadshagen is no longer deemed possible, expressed criticism that a park renovation isn't an equivalent replacement for the Skarpnäcks Gård tennis court, and noted no replacement is listed in the plan for the Nytorps Gärde pitch, adding that no definitive decisions to not replace facilities have been made this term, though projects with potential reductions are ongoing.

Opposition parties (C, L, M) want to save Kronobergsbadet, which the Police Authority plans to close in May 2026 due to security concerns, as it is important for exercise swimming and swim instruction. They propose dialogue with the police, a plan to continue leasing the pool, or for the city to quickly secure new swimming facilities. The Sports Department states they are in dialogue with the police but cannot lease the pool due to security reasons, and are now looking for land for a new inner-city swimming hall while working to find replacement times at other pools.

The Property Committee has approved the final report for the renovation of Pilträdet 11, building 6, on Kungsholmen. This yellow-classified former care building, located in a culturally significant area, has been transformed into modern office spaces for the Education Administration, accommodating approximately 170 employees. The project came in under budget at 74.4 million SEK (compared to 98 million SEK) but was delayed until September 2025 due to unexpected hazardous materials and an appeal in the procurement process.

The Real Estate Committee has decided to renovate the 1923 sewage system in Stockholm City Hall (Eldkvarnen 1), which has reached the end of its technical lifespan. This project, primarily involving pipe relining, is scheduled to take place in phases from 2026 to 2029 to minimize disruption, ensuring City Hall remains operational for employees, events, and the public.

The Real Estate Committee has approved plans for a new park play building in Kronobergsparken on Kungsholmen, replacing the previous structure that was destroyed by fire in 2023. The new 176 square meter building will house park play activities, an open preschool, and a leisure center, meeting higher standards for accessibility and sustainability. Construction is expected to finish by late 2027, with the current temporary pavilion to be dismantled in 2026.

The Liberals proposed naming a public space in Stockholm after Aaron Isaac, the first Jew permitted to reside in Sweden without converting in 1775, to commemorate Jewish history and contributions, especially during the 250th anniversary of established Jewish life in Sweden. The City Executive Board rejected the proposal, citing existing locations linked to Isaac and concerns about confusion from further naming. Instead, they suggested improving information at existing sites like the Aronsberg cemetery on Kungsholmen.

The Traffic Committee proposes proceeding with the repair and widening of the bicycle lanes on Sankt Eriksbron, despite increased costs and delays. Originally estimated at SEK 45 million and completion in 2025, new bids indicate a higher price and a projected completion in 2028, though repairs are deemed necessary for the bridge's function and cyclist safety. Some political parties are critical of the rising expenses and advocate for better oversight of municipal infrastructure projects.

The Stockholm City Council is set to approve the construction start for 122 new rental apartments, including 12 service apartments, in the Fotogenköket 2 block on Lilla Essingen. Construction is planned to begin in late 2026 with occupancy from late 2028, at an estimated cost of SEK 457 million. The Moderates and Sweden Democrats have reserved their position, arguing that Svenska Bostäder should not build expensive apartments but instead focus on renovating existing properties or selling the project to a private developer to reduce company debt.

The board of Stockholm City Parking AB has approved its budget for 2026, projecting a profit of 100 million SEK, exceeding the City Council's requirement of 80 million SEK due to higher revenues from electric car charging and parking. The company will continue to be the city's charging operator and manage parking facilities built by housing companies. Additionally, several parking solution projects have concluded, while others, including those at Kristineberg and Årstafältet, have been revised to continue.

The City of Stockholm plans to renovate Sankt Eriksbron between Kungsholmen and Vasastaden, including widening the bike lanes, due to rust and damage to the bridge structure. While the project costs have increased, the city deems these measures crucial for the bridge's function and lifespan, and to improve safety and flow for cyclists.

The Stockholm City Council is set to decide on Svenska Bostäder AB's plans to construct 122 new rental apartments, including 12 service apartments, in the Fotogenköket 2 block on Lilla Essingen. This 457 million SEK project, which also includes commercial spaces and common areas, is expected to be completed in 2029. The Moderates and Sweden Democrats dissented, arguing that Svenska Bostäder should prioritize renovating existing properties and that new projects should be sold to private companies to reduce the company's debt.

This is a meeting protocol from the management group at Kungsholmen's City District Administration. They discussed several internal matters concerning the administration's operations, including the reorganization of information security, the closing of the Skolplattformen system and its replacement with Informentor, as well as the procurement of park operations and union issues regarding salaries and working environment. The meeting primarily addressed administrative matters for the administration.

The Kungsholmen Pensioners' Council met to discuss the 2026 elder care operational plan, among other topics. They were also informed about the evacuation of Alströmerhemmet and the phasing out of Fridhemmet service housing. Furthermore, the council criticized poor snow removal on pedestrian and bicycle paths during the winter.

The Kungsholmen District Administration has reviewed restaurant Ban Yan's application for an alcohol serving license. They find no risk of social problems or other inconveniences, and therefore have no objections to Ban Yan, a family-friendly Indian restaurant at Hantverkargatan 84, receiving a license to serve alcohol Monday-Sunday from 11:00 to 21:00.