Norrmalm

The City Council is proposed to approve an agreement with Region Stockholm for the City of Stockholm to solely manage the development of eastern Hagastaden. This means Region Stockholm's land in the area will be transferred to the city to facilitate the completion of the new district, planned for over 6,000 homes and 50,000 workplaces. Stockholm will pay Region Stockholm 62.8 million SEK, but the sale of building rights and compensation for Hagabron are expected to cover the city's expenses.

The Norra innerstaden District Council approved the administration's statement responding to the Environmental Protection Agency's referral on revised regulations for reimbursing municipalities for collecting packaging waste. While the council welcomed a more accurate compensation system, they stressed the need to consider conditions in dense urban areas, including costs for extra cleaning and vandalism. They also highlighted that compensation should be based on actual burden on public spaces rather than just registered inhabitants.

The Norra innerstaden District Council approved the administration's statement in response to a referral from the City Executive Board. This means the council supports a revision of the resource allocation model for financial assistance and labor market measures. The change involves updating land values and reducing the attractiveness groups from eight to six, which is expected to increase Norra innerstaden's allocation to better reflect the actual needs of residents facing more complex challenges.

The Norra Innerstaden district council addressed a motion from Andréa Hedin (M) to strengthen efforts against gang crime and youth recruitment. While agreeing on the need for increased measures, the council rejected the proposal for a centralized specialist team to handle cases, arguing that expertise is best maintained locally. They believed centralization could weaken local knowledge and cooperation structures, deferring the assessment of developing the reinforcement team to the social administration.

The Norra Innerstaden district council will review its July 2026 monthly report, which projects a year-end surplus of 25.5 million SEK. While areas like local maintenance, parks, home care, financial assistance, labor market measures, and a new youth center in Hjorthagen anticipate deficits, these are offset by surpluses in elder care (due to lower demand) and individual and family care, partly due to fewer refugees and vacant positions.

This item reports on several delegated decisions made between May 28 and August 12, 2026. These decisions include referrals for new serving permits for various restaurants and hotels, allowing both indoor and outdoor service until 3:00 AM. Additionally, multiple decisions were made regarding extended time or deviations from rules for preschool and pedagogical care placement, such as allowing children to remain in preschool after moving.

The Norra innerstaden City District Council will discuss a by-election for its Pensioners' Council. Following Karin Pers's resignation from PRO, Sören Löwgren is proposed as a new ordinary member until December 31, 2026. The Pensioners' Council serves as a crucial advisory body addressing general issues concerning the living conditions of seniors in Norra innerstaden.

The City District Boards of Norra innerstaden and Kungsholmen will hold a supplementary election for their joint council on disability issues. This follows the resignation of Mandana Lagerlöf, who represented the National Association for Disabled Children and Youth (RBU). The administration proposes that Marie Kringberg, also from RBU, be appointed as a new member until the end of 2026.

The Sweden Democrats questioned the Norra innerstaden district administration regarding illegal settlements and prolonged camping in parks, arguing it causes insecurity and safety risks, and that the eviction process is too slow. The administration responded by detailing their efforts in park maintenance, cleaning, and collaboration with local police, noting that costs for brush clearing and cleaning related to these issues amounted to 553,000 SEK in 2025, but ultimately assessed the problem is not widespread in the district.

The Moderate, Liberal, and Centre parties inquired about services brought back under municipal management in Norra Innerstaden. The administration reported that five operations were re-municipalized: three care homes (Kampementet, Sabbatsbergsbyn, Kattrumpstullen), night home care services, and local cleaning. While costs increased due to factors like more permanent staff and investments in competence and full-time positions, quality also improved through a higher proportion of trained assistant nurses, expanded activities, and better patient safety.

A citizen's proposal requested converting a gravel football pitch into artificial turf at Norra Djurgårdsstaden's pop-up park, arguing it would boost spontaneous sports and provide a gathering place for youth. While the district administration supports promoting physical activity, they suggest against significant investment in the temporary park and instead forward the matter to the Exploitation Office, which is responsible for the permanent park to be built once the area is fully developed with housing.

The Norra Innerstaden City District Committee will consider four new citizen proposals. These include suggestions to improve Ängsbotten skatepark for beginners, establish a new allotment garden area at Kaknäs due to increased demand, clarify the cycling ban in Vasaparken with symbols on the asphalt, and build sunbathing jetties at Bellevueparken to enhance swimming and sunbathing opportunities.

The Environment and Health Protection Committee approved the detailed plan for western Hagastaden, which includes new housing, sports facilities, cultural activities, offices, and life science businesses. However, the committee mandated measures to reduce structural noise in homes during construction, even though current calculations meet noise guidelines, to prevent future health problems from potential increased train traffic on the Värtabanan line.

The Environment and Health Protection Committee approved the detailed plan for the Royal Opera on Norrmalm on August 25, 2026, allowing for its rebuilding and expansion to secure its future. However, the committee mandated additional soil and groundwater samples to manage contaminated materials and water, and to verify there are no health risks from vapors in the building. The Liberals emphasized the importance of thorough environmental and health risk analyses, especially given the excavation work near Strömmen.

The City Executive Board responded to a referral from Ellevio AB regarding new cable connections between Värtan Station and Ropsten. The city submitted its statement in response to the consultation on Ellevio's planned infrastructure project.

The City Council is proposed to adopt a detailed plan for Beckholmen on Djurgården. This plan aims to protect the island's cultural values by preserving existing historically significant buildings while also allowing new construction to support the development of shipyard operations, which is crucial for Stockholm's maritime activities and its role in national defense.

The City Executive Board will address a letter from Jan Jönsson (L) concerning Hillelskolan. He requests an analysis of how the City of Stockholm can support Hillelskolan, which is important for Jewish life in Stockholm and already receives an annual profile grant of SEK 1.84 million. The City Executive Office believes that additional grants to a single school risk violating both the Local Government Act and the Education Act, but proposes responding to the letter by noting that the city already provides a profile grant to both Hillelskolan and the municipal school Vasa Real to compensate for extra costs related to Jewish studies and security.

The City Executive Board addressed a letter from Jan Jönsson (L) concerning issues in Värtahamnen, a key entrance to Stockholm, including congestion, poor information, and unclear pedestrian paths, especially during peak season. The Liberals demanded improved planning, clearer multilingual information, and better cooperation for the 2026 summer season. The Board decided to respond to the letter by referencing the content of the memorandum presented in the matter.

The Sports Committee addressed a motion to establish a leisure library in Norra Djurgårdsstaden. The committee approved the Sports Administration's official statement in response, meaning the motion was not directly granted but the administration's assessment was forwarded to the City Executive Board. The Moderates dissented, wanting the motion approved and the Sports Administration to collaborate with the district administration to establish a leisure library.

The Real Estate Committee approved the revised implementation decision to modernize the special protection room in the Konserthusgaraget on Norrmalm. This decision entails a project expenditure as detailed in the financial report (Appendix 1), and the relevant paragraph was immediately adjusted.