Kungsholmen

The Kungsholmen District Council reviewed proposed revised guidelines for child safety in Stockholm's municipal preschools and approved them by submitting the administration's statement as their response. However, the Liberal and Moderate parties dissented, advocating for stronger measures against "mega-preschools," expanded background checks for staff, and improved knowledge regarding honor-related violence and welfare reports.

The Kungsholmen District Council reviewed a referral from the City Executive Board regarding new guidelines for allocating special housing under the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS), as well as social psychiatric supported housing. The council forwarded the district administration's opinion, which welcomed the guidelines, to the City Executive Board as their response. The guidelines aim to clarify responsibilities and processes to ensure legal certainty and equal treatment for residents needing these housing forms.

The Kungsholmen District Council has responded to the City Executive Board regarding a referral to transition to digital personnel records, expressing a positive view on digitalization for safer and more efficient handling of personnel documents. However, council members Charlotta Schenholm (L) and Henrik Sjölander (M) emphasized the importance of a careful and deliberate project implementation, learning from past digitalization efforts to avoid new issues and ensure user-friendliness and legal certainty.

The Kungsholmen District Council reviewed a referral response concerning new General Local Ordinances for Stockholm municipality. The council decided to forward the administration's statement to the City Executive Board, which welcomed the transition to a digital map for the ordinances and the clarification that dog waste must be picked up city-wide. The administration had also identified and reported the need for minor adjustments to the digital map specifically for the Kungsholmen area.

The Kungsholmen City District Council addressed a referral from the City Executive Board regarding an action plan for a gender-equal Stockholm by 2030 and decided to forward the administration's report to the City Executive Board. The Liberals, Moderates, and Sweden Democrats reserved their positions, proposing either a re-referral of the matter or a revision of the plan to include clearer goals, actions, and a greater focus on concrete problems rather than processes and theory.

The Kungsholmen District Council addressed a letter from the Liberals and Moderates concerning the barbecue area in Kronobergsparken. The administration stated there are no plans to close the area permanently; it will remain open to the public during the park's recreational center and youth club hours and can be borrowed by associations. However, the barbecue area will be temporarily closed during the construction of the new recreational building and will reopen upon its completion.

The Kungsholmen District Council addressed a letter from the Liberals, Moderates, and Christian Democrats regarding school results and upper secondary eligibility for children and young people in public care. The Council decided to submit an official statement in response, which noted a lack of detailed statistics at the district level but confirmed that the administration has already implemented and developed measures like school coordinators and clearer routines to strengthen these children's education.

The Kungsholmen District Council addressed a letter from the Centre Party regarding the closure of Kronobergsbadet, which the Police Authority had closed for security reasons. The Centre Party wanted the administration to work towards keeping the bath open. The Council decided to respond with the administration's official statement, clarifying that the district administration is not responsible for swimming facilities but is engaging in dialogue with the Sports Administration on the matter.

The Kungsholmen District Council decided to participate in a joint procurement of framework agreements for construction management services with the Norra Innerstaden and Södermalm District Councils. This means they will procure consultants to manage park investment projects, as their current agreement with Rockstore Engineering AB expires in February 2027. Södermalm District Council will lead the procurement, with a new agreement for Kungsholmen and Norra Innerstaden expected to start in March 2027.

The Kungsholmen District Council approved the March 2026 monthly report, which forecast a year-end surplus of SEK 1.5 million, or SEK 4.3 million after profit transfer. However, financial aid, labor market measures, and urban environment operations were expected to show deficits.

The Kungsholmen District Council approved the administration's proposal for the 2027 budget, including guidelines for 2028 and 2029, which has now been forwarded to the City Executive Board. The Liberals, Moderates, Centre Party, and Sweden Democrats reserved their positions and presented their own budget proposals, focusing on safety, school results, and financial responsibility, among other areas.

The Kungsholmen District Council considered a citizen proposal to build an ice rink in Kronobergsparken. The board approved the administration's recommendation, which rejected the proposal, as the location was deemed unsuitable due to lack of available water and because two natural ice rinks in Rålambshovsparken and Spårvägsparken were already sufficient given resource consumption.

The management team discussed the 2027-2029 budget and how to tackle welfare fraud, with the Service Department contributing specialized expertise. They were also informed about staff turnover among procurement officers and the opening of a reuse center in May. The Service Department board meeting was canceled due to a lack of decision items.

The Committee for the Elderly decided to extend the agreement with Vardaga Silverhemmen AB for the operation of Solbacken nursing home until January 31, 2030, provided an agreement can be reached with the company. This decision was based on a recommendation from the Kungsholmen District Council and an assessment that the operations are functioning well. The administration was tasked with formalizing the agreement.

The Board of Directors for Fastighets AB Valsverket 89 approved the basis for the 2027 budget, including the direction for 2028-2029. This decision means the company's financial plan for the coming years has been established.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed that the Culture Committee investigate illuminating the City Hall with light projections, similar to Nobel Week Lights, throughout the winter (November-March) to boost tourism and attractiveness during darker months. This proposal was rejected by several bodies due to City Hall's significant cultural value, the high cost of a permanent installation, and the desire to maintain the exclusivity of Nobel Week Lights.

Two SD politicians proposed transforming the amphitheater in Rålambshovsparken into a safe, year-round meeting place, suggesting a café, summer dance stage, and winter ice rink to enhance safety and attract more visitors. However, the City Executive Board stated that the city's current efforts already align with these ideas, as they are already clearing brush, renovating stands, arranging a dance area, making ice for skating, and actively working to increase the use of the space.

Councillor Jan Jönsson (L) proposed naming a place in Stockholm after Aaron Isaac, the first Jew permitted to reside in Sweden without converting to Christianity in 1775, to highlight the Jewish minority's historical contributions, especially during the 250th anniversary of established Jewish life in Sweden. The City Executive Board rejected the proposal, citing the Naming Committee's view that no suitable location exists and that existing names linked to Isaac could cause confusion. Instead, they suggested increasing information about existing places bearing his name, such as the Aronsberg Jewish cemetery on Kungsholmen.

The Stadshagen urban development project in Västra Kungsholmen, aiming to create approximately 1,800 new homes, streets, squares, and parks, is being revised. The previously planned primary school is removed due to decreased need; instead, two 11-a-side pitches are planned at Stadshagens IP and a 7-a-side pitch at Tranebergsängen, thus preserving Fredhällsparken and Kristinebergs strandpark from development. Project costs have now increased to 1,163.8 million SEK.

The City of Stockholm has approved a change of contractor for two properties in Primusparken, Lilla Essingen, where approximately 550 new homes, a nursing home, and a preschool are planned. Klövern AB will take over from Wästbygg Projektutveckling AB for parts of the project, including around 90 apartments, becoming the new guarantor for the agreements with the city, which has assessed Klövern AB's capability to complete its portion of the construction.